Aria Hellemn is a semi-pro wake surfer on Blue Lake, a small lake in Churubusco, Indiana. Aria has grown up around the lake, knee boarding and wakeboarding since the age of 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 Women Skim division. In 2025, she finished 1st at the WSWS World Wake Surfing Championship and was crowned the World Champion in the Amateur Women Skim 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 helps calm her nerves. In the offseason, Aria runs in middle school track. When Aria isn’t on the water, she like to draw, skateboard and watch Netflix.