CWSA World Championship – Lake Pleasant, AZ
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October 6–10, 2025
The wait is over. From October 6–10, the 2025 CWSA World Championship will take place at Scorpion Bay, Lake Pleasant, Arizona. This event is the pinnacle of the wakesurfing season; an invitation-only competition that gathers the best riders from around the world to battle for world titles.
About the Event
Only the top-ranked riders in the CWSA World Ranking System (WRS) receive an invitation, along with podium winners from Continental Championships. To qualify, athletes must also have competed in at least three CWSA-sanctioned events during the 2025 season.
Divisions span every level of the sport: Pro, Outlaw, Amateur, Masters, and Juniors, both male and female, skim and surf. That means this event represents the full spectrum of wakesurfing talent, from rising juniors to the very best pros.
Athletes to Watch
With the qualification cutoff complete, here are some of the top riders to keep an eye on at Lake Pleasant:
- Pro Male Skim: Olivier Scokaert enters the championship ranked #1, followed closely by Tyler Stewart and Vitaly Ivanov.
- Pro Male Surf: Japan’s Kenta Nakayama leads the rankings, with strong challenges expected from Chad Carlson and Ryan Jung.
- Pro Female Skim: Bailey Rush sits firmly in the top spot, with Anna Polyushko and Ava Stewart pushing for the podium.
- Pro Female Surf: Another division led by Bailey Rush with Runa Abiko and Kristina Kolesnikova close behind.
What to Expect
The event begins with check-in and a social gathering at Scorpion Bay Grill on October 6, before competition officially kicks off the following morning. Here’s a look at the tentative schedule:
- October 6: Registration, riders’ meeting, team photos, and live music at Scorpion Bay Grill
- October 7: Amateur & Masters Semi-Finals
- October 8: Outlaw Semi-Finals + Amateur & Masters Finals (Awards in the evening)
- October 9: Pro & Juniors Semi-Finals + Outlaw Finals (Awards in the evening)
- October 10: Pro & Juniors Finals + Awards Ceremony
- October 11: Reserved as a weather day
Each morning begins with a course check, wave test, and National Anthem before competition runs begin. Lunch will be available on F-Dock daily, and evenings bring awards, gatherings, and celebrations of the sport.
The event towboat will be the 2025 Nautique G23, a boat built to deliver a world-class wave worthy of world-class riders.
Final Thoughts
The CWSA World Championship isn’t just the season finale, it’s a celebration of everything wakesurfing has become. From amateurs chasing their first finals appearance to pros pushing the progression of the sport, Lake Pleasant will be the stage where stories are written and legends are made.
Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in online, this is the event to follow. Stay connected for updates, highlights, and results as the 2025 World Championship unfolds.
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