Wake the Desert

07/17/2026

🔥 Every run started with one decision... GO FOR IT.

Wakeboarding demands confidence, commitment, and the willingness to keep pushing, and that's exactly what we saw throughout Wake The Desert 2026.

Congratulations to every rider who earned a spot on the podium! 🏆 Your hard work, determination, and passion continue to raise the level of competition year after year.

A special thank you to our 2026 Title Sponsor, , for supporting another incredible weekend at Lake Nasworthy. 🌊

07/17/2026

🌊 Different boards. Different styles. Same passion for the water.

Foil and Longboard continue to bring something unique to Wake The Desert. Whether it was the effortless glide of Foil or the timeless style of Longboard, these riders put on an incredible show all weekend long.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 podium finishers! 🏆

A huge thank you to our 2026 Title Sponsor, , for helping make another unforgettable Wake The Desert possible. 🤙

07/17/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our Masters, Advanced & Expert Surf podium finishers!

Some of the weekend's strongest riding happened in these divisions, and every podium spot was earned through incredible performances on the water.

Thank you to every rider who competed, every family who cheered from the shoreline, and our 2026 Title Sponsor, , for helping make another amazing Wake The Desert possible.

See you back on Lake Nasworthy next year. 🤙🌊

07/17/2026

🌊 What. A. Weekend.

The Jr., Beginner, & Intermediate Surf divisions brought nonstop action to Lake Nasworthy. Every rider came ready to compete, and every podium had to be earned.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 podium finishers! 👏 Thank you for bringing the energy, sportsmanship, and passion that make Wake The Desert what it is.

A special thank you to , our 2026 Title Sponsor, for making it all possible. 🤙

07/14/2026

Community support looks a little different out here. ⚡🌊

We’re proud to have CVEC supporting Wake The Desert 2026 and helping us continue to grow an event built around watersports, competition and the West Texas community.

And when one of their own, Newt Kitchens, spends his weekend volunteering behind the wheel of our wakeboard competition boat and finds time to throw down and take 1st Place in Expert Men — our highest-level wakeboard division — that partnership becomes even more special. 🥇

Newt is one of the people who helps keep Wake The Desert moving both behind the scenes and on the water, and we’re incredibly thankful for everything he does.

Thank you, CVEC, for supporting Wake The Desert — and congratulations to Newt on bringing home the win! ⚡🏆

07/13/2026

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo’s 26th annual Wake The Desert weekend concludes after three days on Sunday, July 12. Local Concho Valley crowds gathered once again at Lake …

07/12/2026

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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo’s 26th annual Wake the Desert weekend returns for day two on Saturday, July 11. Local Concho Valley crowds gathered at Lake Nasworthy i…

07/12/2026

Wake The Desert may be all about what’s happening ON the water… but we know plenty of you would rather be casting a line. 🎣🌊

A huge thank you to Wild Baits for supporting Wake The Desert 2026 and coming out to Lake Nasworthy for the weekend!

They’re bringing handmade, salt-free soft plastics built to last — so whether you’re here for the competition or already thinking about your next fishing trip, be sure to check them out and stock up!

We appreciate Wild Baits for jumping on board and supporting Wake The Desert! 🤙🎣

07/12/2026

Not every ride is about catching waves. Some are about keeping the competition moving. 💪🌊

Sea-Doo is the Official Ski Patrol & Pickup Ski of Wake The Desert 2026!

All weekend long, our Sea-Doo crew is on the water — supporting the course, assisting riders and helping us get competitors safely back and ready for the next run. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that plays a HUGE role in keeping Wake The Desert running smoothly.

Fast when we need them. Reliable all weekend. Always ready to go.

A huge thank you to Sea-Doo for helping us keep the action moving at Wake The Desert! 🤙