(July 9, 2025) Bristol, TN—Operation Wake Surf (OWS) hosted 11 heroes at the Centurion Salute to Service (S2S) event on South Holston Lake in Bristol, TN. The event happening just before the CBK Watersports Volunteer Wake Surf Classic wake surfing competition kicks off on Friday, July 11, proved to be a day of camaraderie, relaxation and wake surfing.
The 11 heroes in attendance represented Tennessee State Troopers, Police, Rescue, Paramedics, and military personnel. This event was especially personal to the Centurion Boats family as Centurion & Supreme Boats purchasing department employee and Army Veteran, Stephanie Freitas, was honored at the event. Her husband, Steve Freitas, who also works at Centurion & Supreme Boats was also in attendance offering support.
The day of surfing began at 8:30am where the heroes split up between two Centurion Boats. Ken Scribner, Centurion & Supreme Boats Team Manager, drove the Operation Wake Surf Centurion Ri265, offering his support and help for the heroes.
Also in attendance were Team Centurion athletes Keenan Flegel and JRob Terry. The two donated their time to drive and coach the heroes all day. In addition, Trip Allen, a Tennessee native, also donated his time and helped the heroes learn to wake surf.
“The Operation Wake Surf event yesterday was awesome. We had 10 heroes that all got up and surfed. It was so cool and so rewarding to see people who serve this country every day be able to get out and share the experience of wake surfing with us,” JRob Terry, Team Centurion athlete shared about the event.
After hours on the water, the heroes were treated to lunch by CBK Watersports who provided a wonderful BBQ meal.
The heroes took to the water and spent the rest of the afternoon surfing and enjoying a well-deserved relaxing day. Hosting Salute to Service events before each Centurion World Series of Wake Surfing competition and honoring those who serve our country and communities is one of our favorite ways to Wake Waves alongside local dealers like CBK Watersports and nonprofit organizations like Operation Wake Surf. It is our privilege to honor our first responders and military for their service and sacrifice.
It was a wonderful day on the beautiful water in Bristol, TN. Don’t miss out on this weekend’s Volunteer Wake Surf Classic! Join us at Winged Deer Park to watch the entire competition. CBK Watersports is hosting Water Proof Tour demos of Centurion and Supreme boats where you can test drive your dream boat.
Can’t make it in person? No problem! Join in on the fun via livestream:
Website: https://wakesurfchampionships.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CenturionBoats1976
Rideline App: https://www.thewwa.com/rideline/