Johnson City, TN – Riders gave it their all at the Volunteer Wake Surf Classic hosted by CBK Watersports. Towed by a 2025 Centurion Ri230, the Volunteer Wake Surf Classic crowned a new class of champions in Johnson City, TN. Centurion Boats, The WWA and CBK Watersports joined many competitors and their families to host the fan favorite event.
Team Centurion athlete, Kenzie Hickey took home first place in the Pro Female Surf division after an incredible weekend of riding. This is her debut season in the Pro Female division. Way to go, Kenzie! Kenzie was joined on the podium by Lisa Rybak who took second place and Reece Johnson who placed third. Congrats, ladies.
In the Pro Male Surf division, Sammy Goncalves, Team Centurion athlete, took the top spot on the podium after a competitive weekend of riding. He was joined on the podium by Tripp Allen in second place and his teammate, Keenan Flegel in third place.
Moving onto the Pro Female and Pro Male Skim divisions, Team Centurion athletes, Whitley Stewart and Luke Hutcherson joined their teammates Sammy and Kenzie by taking the top spot on the podiums in their divisions: Pro Female Skim and Pro Male Skim. Congratulations! Congratulations to Kaelyn Kellemn and Evie Shropshire who finished in second and third places for the weekend in the Pro Female Skim division. Also a huge shout out to Lee Hite and Reed Cole-Tucker who took the second and third place spots on the podium for Pro Male Skim.
This was a huge weekend for Team Centurion and we couldn’t be more proud of our athletes and all competitors who gave it their all at the Volunteer Wake Surf Classic.
For the final results please click below:
Volunteer Wake Surf Classic Final Results
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 CBK Watersports hosted the Salute to Service event on Wednesday and this support from our partners and sponsors is also crucial for a successful WSWS event.
Congratulations to all who earned a spot on the podium and thank you to all who participated. There’s more surfing where that came from, follow along for the rest of the 2025 WSWS tour!
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Thank you to everyone who has made this competition possible. CBK Watersports, Operation Wake Surf, GM Marine, Roswell, Boatmate, Wet Sounds, SewLong, GatorStep, PCM and The WWA.
About CBK Watersports: CBK Watersports is an authorized Centurion, Supreme and South Bay Boats dealership. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. When you are 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 CBK Watersports, 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: Centurion produces the World’s best waves, wakes and ride. These historic distinctions didn’t just happen. We have been maximizing benefit for our boat buyers since 1976. As a Correct Craft company, we are charged with making life better, and our continuous improvement to our boats is a clear indicator we take that to heart. We’re not just boat builders – we strive to provide a better experience. As a Centurion boat owner you are equipped as a joy warrior to wake waves of positive change in yourself, your family, your community and our world. 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