(August 21, 2026) Canandaigua, NY- Day one of the inaugural Centurion I ❤️ Surf Classic, presented by Canandaigua Boatworks, went off with a bang. The beautiful day on Canandaigua Lake was the perfect setting for riders from across the country to get out and throw their best tricks.
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 Centurion 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.
In the Pro Women Surf division, Team Centurion athlete, Kaelyn Hellemn earned the second highest score of the day! Liza Rybak of Germany finished first and Kahla Archibald finished with the third highest score of the day.
In the first heat of the Pro Men Surf Division, Team Centurion athletes Tyler Stewart, Tommy Darnell and Sammy Goncalves earned the top three scores of the day. The three Centurion athletes threw down their best tricks advancing them to the next round of competition.
Team Centurion athlete, Ava Stewart 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 heat. Team Centurion athlete, Tyler Stewart walked away with the highest score in the division for the day. Way to go, Tyler!
Team Centurion athletes showed up and showed out on day one! Don’t miss the final day of competition at the I ❤️ Surf Classic! 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, GM Marine, PCM Marine Engines, Roswell Marine, SewLong Custom Shadesand Wet Sounds.
About Canandaigua Boatworks: Canandaigua Boatworks is a full-service marina and boat dealership located on the east shore of Canandaigua Lake at 4801 County Road 11 in Rushville, New York. It serves the Finger Lakes region with new and used boat sales, rentals, seasonal docking, storage, repairs, and fuel.
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.