(October 12, 2024) Fort Worth, Texas – 17 riders were crowned World Champions at the 2024 World Wake Surfing Championship. Over 120 of the best riders from around the world came together at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas and put it all on the line for what turned out to be one of the highest levels of competition ever seen at a WWSC event. We saw epic tricks, a ton of personal bests and some new styles of riding introduced on the sport’s largest stage throughout the week.
The 2025 World Wake Surfing Championship was towed by the 2025 Centurion Ri230, the world’s best waves, wakes and ride for as many as 14 people, built with comfort and convenience in mind. The Centurion Ri230 is part of the flagship Ri Series and is the perfect boat for seasoned wake sports enthusiasts and those who are new to boating. The wake boat capable of 5400 pounds of ballast, is jam packed with advanced features providing customers with the best experience on the water.
In the Amateur Female Surf division, Kahla Archibald took home the world title and was joined on the podium by Team Centurion athletes, Bostyn Hall and Kenzie Hickey who placed 2nd and 3rd. Congratulations, ladies!
The Professional Female Surf division brought the heat during their final run on Saturday, October 12. Kristina Kolesnikova was victorious and took her place at the top of the podium after a remarkable final run. She was joined on the podium by Kim Sunhwa who placed second and Tomoko Onishi who took home third place.
Team Centurion athletes had an incredible week with four athletes taking home world titles in their respective divisions. Cade Lybeck, Team Centurion athlete, dominated the competition all week long and earned the title of World Champion in the Semi-Pro Male Skim division. In the Semi-Pro Female Surf division, Brynlee Hall, one of the newest athletes on Team Centurion, placed first! Centurion team rider, Chad Hudson took home the world title in the Masters Male Skim division after an impressive week of riding. Finally, Whitley Stewart placed first in the Professional Female Skim division. Congratulations to Team Centurion’s World Champions!
The Adaptive Division was a fan-favorite of the week. Eric Woody was victorious, earning first place and the World Champion title. Following him was Brian Stokes in second place, Scott Corsmeir in third place and Logan Walker in fourth.
The 2024 World Wake Surfing Championship proved to be one of the most competitive WWSC. Congratulations to all of our competitors who gave it their all at this world championship event. We are looking forward to seeing all that you do next season! For the official final scores and results please click below:
The 2024 World Wake Surfing Championship would not be possible without the support from our hosting dealer Action Watersports and presenting sponsor, GM Marine! Our other incredible sponsors include Operation Get Out, Roswell, Wet Sounds, Boatmate Trailers, PCM, GatorStep, Acme Propellers, Blusurf, Enovation Controls, Billet Industries, Phase 5 and Soul Craft Boarding.
About Centurion Boats: Creating the World’s best waves, wakes and ride since 1976, Centurion is a towed water sports boat manufacturer built on innovation and commitment to excellence. As a Correct Craft Company, we are charged with “Making Lives Better”. We embody this phrase with the boats we build along with the lives we live on and off the water. Centurion Boats is the perfect ride every time. To learn more about Centurion Boats, visit http://www.centurionboats.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 99 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com