(September 4, 2025) Merced, CA – Wakr is redefining how the wakesports community connects. Founded by Jake Caster and Dan Koziak, Wakr is the first networking platform built for wakesport enthusiasts. Whether you’re buying your first boat or board, looking for a local lesson, or simply want to connect with riders on your lake, Wakr puts it all in one place.
At Centurion Boats, it is our honor to give back to first responders, military personnel and veterans with Salute to Service events across the country. We partner with organizations like Operation Wake Surf to make these worry-free days on the water happen for those who keep our country and communities safe. Now, with Wakr, people across the country can join us in making waves of positivity by offering to take first responders, military personnel and veterans out on their boats for the day.
“Robby invited me to the annual Operation Wake Surf 3-day event and he instantly saw the possibilities within the platform” Jake Caster, Co-Founder of Wakr and wake surf pro shared. “Robby quickly realized a way for us to collaborate. There are people who reach out all the time wanting to attend events and that’s how this started. Now, people across the country can offer their boat and experience on the water.”
From there, the ability for boat owners across the country to offer to take heroes out on the water was born. If you’re a hero, simply visit the site, search near you to see what’s around you and find boat owners that want to give heroes a day on the water. If you would like to donate your time to a hero, create an account and add it to your profile! There, you can specifically add to become an OWS volunteer if you’d like to donate your time to a hero.
“With Wakr, you can instantly find and connect with riders on your local lake or learn from experienced surfers nearby. Whether it’s sharing a board, a boat, or advice, the platform makes the sport more personal, creating real one-to-one connections with people that share your passion,” said Dan Koziak, Founder of Wakr.
Whether you’re learning to surf or want to donate your time to a hero, Wakr is a connection-based platform meaning it is used as a networking tool where heroes can find boats to ride behind, beginner surfers can connect with pros to learn, or you can find owners with boats for sale.
“We’re building a place where people can connect a find resources. Whether you’re looking for advice, a new board, or your next lesson. Wakr is about making all of that easier to find,” Jake mentions.
Join Wakr today to connect with boaters, athletes and heroes near you!
About Centurion Boats: For 50 years, Centurion Boats has produced the World’s best waves, wakes and ride. These historic distinctions and this golden milestone 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. For our 50th anniversary, we’re not just building boats – we’re honoring with innovation. 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.