Sammy Goncalves
Sammy (G) Goncalves is the reigning 2024 professional men’s surf world champion. Sammy is known for pushing the envelope of what should be able to be done on a wake surf board. He started wake surfing in 2016 and competing in 2017. He immediately fell in love with the sport and the competition culture. Sam went Pro in 2020 at the age of 14. Since then, he’s been honing his craft and continuing to have fun… always pushing himself and the sport with an unwavering work ethic. Outside of wake surfing, Sam is studying to become a pilot and is enrolled full-time at the Florida Institute of Technology, where he studies Aviation Management/Flight. Before competitions, Sam gets ready by stretching, listening to some chill music, visualization, and usually a pep talk from his Dad. Outside of wake surfing, Sam’s many interests include working out, surfing, flying, traveling, and training jiu-jitsu/MMA.
Greyson Hantke
Greyson Hanke is the reigning Junior Boys World Wake Surfing Champion from Alberta, Canada. With lifelong connection to boating, he was on the water before he could even walk. Greyson's intense passion for wake surfing started at just 5 years old. He is constantly pushing his limits both on and off the water. When he's not surfing, you can find him practicing his tricks on land wherever he goes.
Greyson's love for board sports extends beyond wake surfing - he's also an avid snowboarder, skateboarder, flowrider and one-wheeler. His mind is always racing with new tricks, competition runs, and goals to set for himself. With his eyes set on the future, Greyson is determined to one day become the Pro Men's Skim World Wake Surfing Champion, continuously striving to elevate his performance and set new standards in the sport.
Aria Hellemn
Aria Hellemn is an amateur wake surfer on Blake Lake, a small lake in Churubusco, Indiana. Aria has grown up around the lake, knee boarding and wakeboarding since age 4. She started surfing when she was only 5. Aria became more and more interested in learning new tricks and began surfing competitively in 2022. In 2023, she finished 3rd at the WSWS World Wake Surfing Championship in the youth division. In 2024, she finished 2nd at the WSWS World Wake Surfing Championship in the amateur division. Before competition, she listens to music and stretches to help her stay focused and calm before surfing. Don't be surprised if you find Aria chewing gum while wake surfing, as it help calm her nerves. When Aria isn't on the water, she likes to draw, skateboard, and watch Netflix.
Kaelyn Hellemn
Kaelyn Hellemn, a professional wake surfer, surfs on Blue Lake, Churubusco, Indiana. Kaelyn's love for the water began at a young age, resulting in her being exposed to many watersports growing up including wakeboarding and knee boarding. Ultimately her love for wake surfing prevailed. Kaelyn started surfing at the age of 7 and started competing in 2021. The same year, Kaelyn was coached by Sean Silveira, where her progression started. Since then, Kaelyn has been progressing at fast pace while enjoying every second she gets to spend on the water with her family. In 2023 Kaelyn secure her first world title as the Amateur Female Skim World Champion. The next year Kaelyn landed her first 540 shuv-it, 540 bigspin, and finished 2nd placed at the WSWS Worlds Wake Surfing Championship. Before competing, Kaelyn likes to listen to music, go over her runs, and stretch. In her free time, she enjoys reading, learning, hanging out with friends and family, skateboarding and playing basketball.
Tommy Darnell
Hi, I’m Tommy Darnell, professional wake surf athlete from Northern California. I have been on a board since the ripe age of 4 starting with surfing tandem on my dad’s board, took up wakeboarding for a couple of years, and skateboarded my way across every park in Placer County until I discovered wake surfing in 2015. I started competitively wake surfing in 2019 in the youth division and have been riding the wave ever since and now compete with some of my closest friends around the world as a pro.
My biggest fans are my family, you can find them at most events cheering me on from the shore or dock. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support and the backing of my generous sponsors: Centurion Boats, BLUSURF, Elusive Eyewear, Wakesurfcali, Mello Marine, FLYTWake and Waxtrak.
I spend my weekends at our houseboat on the California Delta practicing new tricks behind the incredible Centurion Ri230 and sharing the sport with my friends. Off the water I enjoy fishing, snowboarding, skateboarding, detailing cars and going to concerts with my friends. In 2025, my goal is to challenge myself to go bigger in my riding to showcase a true “surf style”. I plan to compete at several tour stops this season with the goal of qualifying for an invite to worlds to battle my buddies for the top spot.
Bostyn Hall
Bostyn Hall, an amateur wake surfer from Lake Nacimiento, California, has been catching waves since before she could walk. Starting her journey on a surfboard with her mom, she was riding independently by the age of three, letting go of the rope and embracing the thrill of wake surfing.
Her infectious energy and fun-loving spirit up the boat, making every session a joy for everyone around. Bostyn has been competing for two years and never shies away from trying new tricks, especially the ones her older sister suggests. Before competitions, Bostyn's ritual involves listening to music and doing a warm-up routine with her sister to release her "sillies."
When Bostyn isn't on the water, you can find her cartwheeling or drawing.
JRob Terry
My name is JRob Terry and I ride on Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee. I have been competitively wake surfing for about 6 years, and I ride for Blusurf, CBK Watersports, and Centurion Boats. When I'm off the water I like to spend my time hunting, watching college football (Go Vols!), and spending time with my family, friends, and fraternity brothers.
Brynlee Hall
Brynlee Hall, coming from Lake Nacimiento, California, is a rising star in the world of wake surfing. Her passion for the sport began early, as she got up on a wake surf for the first time at just four years old, tossed the rope aside, and has been hooked ever since. Now a professional wake surfer, Brynlee’s dedication and love for the water have propelled her to success in her five years of competitive wake surfing.
Her journey through competitions is a testament to her skills and her ability to maintain focus and fun. When preparing for events, Brynlee and her sister have a unique routine that blends music and a playful warm-up they affectionately call getting their “sillies” out, a tradition that keeps them grounded and energized.
When she's not dominating the waves, Brynlee embraces her love for the outdoors. She spends her free time snowboarding, skateboarding, and adventuring in nature, constantly pushing her limits across different sports.
Luke Hutcherson
Luke is from Gainesville, TX where he grew up going to the lake and always loved water sports. He was introduced to wake surfing in 2019 and less than a year later he got his first Centurion Ri257. Wake surfing quickly became Luke’s passion and he began actively riding in 2020. He and his Dad hit the water every day to train and entered his first competition in 2022 where he received 1st place in the Amateur Men’s Skim division. He finished the Amateur season earning 3rd place at Worlds and claimed 2nd place at Worlds the following year in the Semi Pro division. He is now riding in Pro Men’s Skim and is excited for the challenge. When Luke is not surfing he enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as hunting, fishing, and playing golf.
Cade Lybeck
Hi everyone, my name is Cade Lybeck and I am a professional wake surf athlete for team Centurion and Supreme boats. I started wake surfing at 6 years old, making 2025 my 13th year enjoying the sport. I have been competing in the Centurion WSWS for 4 years as of 2025. My love for water sports was instilled in me at a young age because of my father who was on team Supreme in my younger years. He was my inspiration to start competing and it was always a dream of mine to become a pro wake surfer. I love teaching people about the sport and about the amazing boats that I've come to love. I also enjoy making YouTube videos for Yung Wake Collective and spending time with my friends.