(July 17, 2026) Fort Worth, TX- Day one of the inaugural Centurion Cowtown Wake Fest, presented by BoardCo DFW, was an excellent start to the competition on Marine Creek Lake. A cloudy day didn’t stop competitors from across the country from getting out on the water and giving it their all.
Pulled by the newly unveiled 2027 Centurion RS245, the new official tow boat of the World Series of Wake Surfing and World Wake Surfing Championship, competitors threw down their best tricks and posted impressive scores on day one. Designed to elevate the world-class wake surf experience you expect from Centurion Boats, the RS230, RS245 and RS265 are the newest boats in the lineup. Built on the next-generation Opti-V Hull, the RS Series showcases the relentless innovation of the Centurion brand. The flagship series showcases elite surf performance with luxury, technology, and comfort. Click here to learn more about the all new RS Series, the Rise of Centurion.
Team Centurion athletes Brynlee Hall, Bostyn Hall and Kenzie Hickey dominated day 1 posting incredible scores. These ladies earned the first, second and third highest scores of the day. Awesome job ladies!
In the first heat of the Pro Men Surf Division, Team Centurion athletes Sammy Goncalves and Jake Breedlove earned the top scores clinching a spot in the final round! Their teammates in the second heat, Keenan Flegel and Tripp Allen had the top scores punching their ticket to finals as well. Cobe Matthews and Team Centurion athletes JRob Terry, Dylan Ayala and Tommy Darnell will compete in the Pro Men Surf LCQ round for a chance at a spot in the final round of competition.
In the Pro Men Foil Straps division, Team Centurion athlete, JB O’Neill made his WSWS debut earning the second highest score in the division. Known for his wakeboarding skills, JB is bringing his new talent to the WSWS stage.
Team Centurion athlete, Whitney Roberts dominated day one with the highest score in the Pro Women Skim division. Her and her teammate, Kaelyn Hellemn, who earned the third highest score in the division, clinched a spot in the final round of competition.
In the last division of the day, Pro Men Skim brought the Texas heat. Team Centurion athletes Sean Silveira and Luke Hutcherson walked away with the second and third highest scores in the division.
Team Centurion athletes showed up and showed out on day one! Don’t miss second day of competition at the Cowtown Wake Fest! Join live on the web at wakesurfchampionships.com, https://www.youtube.com/@CenturionBoats1976, or in the Rideline App.
Thank you to our dedicated partner sponsors. The World Series of Wake Surfing would not be possible without their support: Billet Industries, Boatmate Trailers, GatorStep, GM Marine, PCM Marine Engines, Roswell Marine, SewLong Custom Shades, ACME Marine Group, and Wet Sounds.
About BoardCo DFW: A premier wakeboard and wakesurf boat dealership located in Fort Worth, Texas. It serves the Dallas-Fort Worth watersports community with new and pre-owned inventory, full-service maintenance, and one of the largest on-site pro shops in the country.
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. Even in our 51st year, we believe 2027 will be the RISE of Centurion Boats. Learn about Centurion’s relentless innovation significantly elevated at http://www.centurionboats.com.
About Correct Craft: Over 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.