(June 21, 2025) Alexandria, MN – Riders gave it their all at the SurfMN King of the Lakes Classic hosted by Faction Marine. Towed by a 2025 Centurion Ri230, the SurfMN King of the Lakes Classic awarded a new class of champions in Alexandria, MN on Lake Le Homme Dieu this Saturday, June 21, 2025. The Centurion Boats, WWA and Faction Marine teams joined many competitors and their families for an unforgettable event.
Team Centurion athlete and Minnesota native, Tyler Stewart, took home second place overall in the Pro Male Skim Division. In the Pro Male Surf division, 2024 World Champion and Team Centurion rider, Sammy Goncalves took home third place! He followed Tripp Allen in second and Chad Carlson in first place.
In the Pro Female Surf division, new Team Centurion rider, Cali Nance took home second place after incredible runs this weekend. She was joined on the podium by her Team Centurion teammate, Kaelyn Hellemn who took home third place.
Ava Stewart, Team Centurion rider and Minnesota native, took home first place in the Pro Female Skim division! Way to make your team and your home state proud, Ava!
This World Series of Wake Surfing event and boating way of life would not be possible without the service and sacrifice of our military and first responders. We strive to precede each Centurion WSWS competition with a Centurion Salute to Service event. Operation Wake Surf and Faction Marine hosted the Salute to Service event on Wednesday and this support from our partners and sponsors is also crucial for a successful WSWS event. Thank you to Faction Marine, Operation Wake Surf, Boatmate, Roswell, GatorStep, WetSounds, SewLong, GM Marine and PCM!
Congratulations to all who earned a spot on the podium and thank you to all who participated. Theres more surfing where that came from, follow along for the rest of the 2025 WSWS tour!
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About Faction Marine: We’re proud to carry a large selection of new and preowned inventory. When you’re ready to invest in a new boat, our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are prepared to make sure your experience is outstanding, from assisting while you’re making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Faction Marine, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by giving you the best customer service available.
About the World Wake Association: For over 30 years the WWA has been the world’s premier provider of amateur and professional wakeboard events, sanctioning and rules; “developed by riders, for riders”. Since its inception in 1989, the WWA has empowered the sport of wakeboarding to progress and evolve naturally by providing various amateur and professional sanctioning programs, protecting its riders through extensive amateur and professional membership levels and allowing freedom and opportunities for organizers to grow the sport.
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 100 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