Vanessa may be new to the wakesurf scene, but she is quickly making a name for herself. In 2011 she hit the contest circuit by storm, traveling around the country to compete in the major events. But even at a competitive level, Vanessa keeps things fun with the signature Wakeshredder Crew style. When you see her ride there is no doubt that she loves wakesurfing.
Age: 25
Hometown: Brentwood, CA
Water Sports: Wakesurfing
Preferred Boat: Centurion Enzo
Preferred Board: Inland Surfer Keenan Pro Model
Riding Spot: The Dirty D (Delta)
Sponsors: California Marine Sports, Inland Surfer, and Wakeshredder
How long have you been doing water sports?
I started and instantly fell in love with the sport September 2010.
What is your biggest accomplishment as a wakesurfer?
I am still very new to the sport and have many accomplishments to look forward to, but for now I would have to say landing my first 360 was a highlight and placing first at the Minneapolis competition. Oh, I will never forget the first time I dropped that rope. 
What are you looking forward to with wakesurfing in 2012?
I am looking forward to stepping up my game, landing new tricks and just remembering the most important part of the sport is making sure you are having fun. I am hoping to place, in as many competitions as possible and to ride with as many people as I can.
Chris Wolter is about to blow up. A local wakesurfer out of Concord, CA, Chris is currently competing in Amateur Surf, Chris has been progressing at a rapid rate. He has been learning some of the hardest moves in the sport and will soon be leading the way with new maneuvers.
Age: 16
Hometown: Concord, CA
Water Sports: Wakesurfing and Surfing
Preferred Boat: Sanger V230
Preferred Board: Shred Stixx Hazen
Riding Spot: The Delta
Sponsors: California Marine Sports, Shred Stixx, slayshTank, and Wake9
How long have you been doing water sports?
I have been doing water sports for about three years then I tried wakesurfing and loved it.
What is your biggest accomplishment as a wakesurfer?
Landing my first 360
What are you looking forward to with wakesurfing in 2011?
Looking forward to the competitions and trying to land tricks no one has done before.
Brian Baker is our first East Coast team rider and has been doing big things out in North Carolina. Brian came onto the wakesurf scene last year and has been riding hard and progressing fast. When he is not riding he is teaching people how to wakesurf at his family’s wakesurf school Wakesurf NC.
Age: 17
Hometown: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Water Sports: Wakesurf, Wakeboard, Wakeskate and Surf
Preferred Boat: Anything with a solid wave
Preferred Board: James Walker Pro Model by Inland Surfer
Riding Spot: Lake Gaston
Sponsors: California Marine Sports, Centurion Boats, WakesurfNC, Imperial Motion Clothing, Flyboy division of Inland Surfer, Time-Peace Watches, Zuma88 and Hydro-Turf Traction.
How long have you been doing water sports?
Since I was about 9 years old.
How long have you been wakesurfing?
This is going to be my 4th year riding my 2nd year competing.
What is your biggest accomplishment as a wakesurfer?
Winning 3rd place in Mens Am Surf at the 2010 World Wakesurfing Championships
What are you looking forward to with wakesurfing in 2011?
2011 Worlds and the 10,000 Lakes Open
At only 19, James Walker has been around the wakesurf scene a while. He is constantly at the forefront of the surf style side of things pushing the sport with new maneuvers and a clean effortless style. He started competing in 2003 and progressed at a rapid pace. In 2010 James and his dad Jeff created the most technically advanced wakesurf on the market and he won first place at the World Wakesurf Championships, Nationals, and at the NWWSA. In 2011 James won first place in Open Men’s Surf at the 2011 Supreme West Coast Wakesurf Open.
Age: 19
Hometown: Acampo, CA
Water Sports: Wakesurf, Wakeskate, and occasionally Wakeboard
Prefered Boat: Supreme v226
Prefered Board: James Walker Pro Model by Inland Surfer
Riding Spot: New Hogan
Sponsors: California Marine Sports, Supreme, Inland Surfer, Liquid Trends, Wakeshredder, Hydro-Turf and Flyhigh.
How long have you been doing water sports?
I’ve been in the water my entire life. I’ve been wakeboarding since I was 8, wakesurfing since 2003, and wakeskating for a year.
How long have you been wakesurfing?
8 years
What is your biggest accomplishment as a wakesurfer?
Winning the World Wakesurfing Championships men’s pro surf division
What was your best wakesurf moment in 2010?
Every time out riding is the best moment.
What are you looking forward to with wakesurfing in 2011?
Pushing myself and watching the sport progress.
Leading the way to boating fun!
-CMS