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.