(December 13, 2024) Merced, CA— Knot on Call, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders, presented the Centurion Boats leadership team with a signed flag on Friday, December 13, 2024. The flag, signed by first responders who participated in Knot on Call’s 2024 events, symbolizes the organization’s gratitude and shared mission of giving back.
Derek Carlson and Mike O’Grady, founders of Knot on Call, established the nonprofit to assist individuals injured in the line of duty or struggling with PTSD by offering them a day of surfing and relaxation on the water.
The presentation took place outside the Centurion factory, beneath the iconic warrior statue on Grogan Avenue in Merced, California. During the ceremony, Derek Carlson and Social Media Manager Jenna Leseberg expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Centurion leadership team.
“Thank you and the rest of the team at Centurion for all of your support this year,” Carlson said. “Things are only getting bigger and better from here!”
The Centurion & Supreme Boats Leadership Team will present the signed service flag to the entire factory family on Friday, December 20, 2024 during the annual Christmas lunch.
“We are so honored to be able to partner with Knot on Call in their efforts to make life better for the men and women who preserve our way of life,” said Amy Mauzy, Centurion’s VP of Marketing and Brand Direction. “This incredible gift is an amazing example for our entire factory that we make much more than boats here.”
Knot on Call is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with two new Centurion Fes that will be in production early next year, which will enhance their ability to serve veterans, nurses, and first responders.
To learn more about Knot on Call and the impactful events they host, visit www.knotoncall.org.
About Knot on Call: At Knot On Call, we provide first responders with opportunities to unwind and rejuvenate through wake surfing events. These lake outings offer a mental break from their demanding work, allowing them to relax and enjoy the soothing power of water. Participants bond with others who share similar experiences, fostering camaraderie and support. Our goal is to enhance their mental and physical well-being, helping them return to work refreshed and with a renewed spirit. If you’re a first responder interested in riding the waves of relief, visit our events page to sign up.
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. Centurion Boats is the perfect ride every time. To learn more about Centurion Boats, visit http://www.centurionboats.com.
About We Wake Waves: As a Correct Craft company, we are called to the path of “Making Life Better” and we strive to exemplify that phrase at every opportunity. We want to wake waves of positive change in ourselves, our families, our communities, and our world with our boats on or near the water. It could be as simple and seemingly small as teaching your child to wake surf or showing your significant other how to trailer a boat or as big as hosting an event that honors our service men and women. What’s Your Wave? How are you using your Centurion on, near, or relating to water to wake waves of positive change? We wake waves. Do you? Share your wave with us on social media using the hashtag #WeWakeWaves and visit www.centurionboats.com/we-wake-waves.com to learn more.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 99 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