The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-356-2000



Wake Wars 2012 Riders

Rider Information

Kevin Zoodsma, Action Water Sports
616.896.3100
kevinz@actionwater.com

Register to Ride!

Download Rider Registration Form
Register and pay by June 18, 2011 to receive a jersey customized to your size with your name.
Please direct all Rider Registration Forms and payment to:
Jason Ley, Event Coordinator
The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
jley@gilmorec.com

Prize Money

Stay tuned as prize money structure will be announced soon!

Rider Fees

Early Entry fee (by June 18): $35 with WWA insurance/$65 without
Entry fee (after June 18): $45 with WWA insurance/$75 without
Day Of Entry Fee on site Saturday, July 21: $50 with WWA insurance/$80 without
Entry fee to compete in both Wakeboard and Wakeskate divisions: $15 add-on
Pre-register for WWA insurance at http://thewwa.com/

Winning teams will walk away with a Wake Wars prize pack including gift certificates to Action Water Sports and The B.O.B. and a cable day pass at Placid Wake Park

2012 Riders


  • Mike Dowdy (MI)
  • Scot Ferwerda (MI)
  • Derek Grasman (FL)
  • Ben Herrema (MI)
  • James Hindes (MI)
  • Derek Huntoon (MI)
  • Jeff Hynes (MI)
  • Troy Hynes (MI)
  • Steven Jesionowski (MI)
  • Kade Kotlarz (MI)
  • Chris Laske (MI)
  • Nick Mechigian (MI)
  • Adam Melching (MI)
  • Drake Mechigian (MI)
  • Jon Nadolski (FL)
  • Nate Perry (FL)
  • Marc Rossiter (UK)
  • Brendon Thibodeau (MI)
  • Danny Thollander (FL)
  • Clayton Underwood (IN)
  • Freddie Wayne (FL)
  • Will Zoodsma (MI)
  • Kyle Alberts (FL)


Shane "Danger" Bonifay


Presenting one of the biggest names in wakeboarding, Liquid Force is bringing this Floridian to town, reppin' Liquid Force, MasterCraft, JetPilot, Spy and Monster

Kyle Alberts



Marc Rossiter


Sponsored by Ronix Wakeboards, the Projects Wakeboard Camp and Billabong

Derek Grasman


A GR native, now residing in FL, Derek is sponsored by MasterCraft, CWB Wakeboards, Jetpilot and Globe.

Clayton Underwood


Making a return appearance at Wake Wars, Clayton, from Orlando, FL, is sponsored by Hyperlite, Avitae, Quiksilver, Oakley, & Rockwell

Danny Thollander


From Chuluota, FL, Danny is sponsored by Hyperlite, Dunkel Volk, Accurate Lines, Zinka

Regional Riders:

Ben Herrema (MI)
Troy Hynes (MI)
Jeff Hynes (MI)
Derek Grasman (FL)
Kade Kotlarz (MI)
Steven Jesionowski (MI)
Nick Mechigian (MI)
Jon Nadolski (IN)
Marc Rossiter (FL)
Danny Thollander (FL)
Clayton Underwood (FL)
Will Zoodsma (MI)

Re-cap of Wake Wars 2010 riders

Kevin Henshaw


Birthdate - April 10, 1986
Home Town - Sidney, B.C. Canada
Home Lake - Lake Mineola - Clermont, FL
Stance - All the way out and 12 and 18 on both boots
Board - Liquid Force FLX 138
Binding - Liquid Force Vantage Close Toe

Sponsors: Billabong, Liquid Force, Straight line, Von Zipper, Nike 6.0, Pro Tec

Pro Riders:

Nate Perry
Danny Thollander
Jim LaRiche
Derek Grasman
Kyle Alberts
Ross Gardner
Kevin Henshaw
Clayton Underwood
Reed Hanson

Regional Riders:

Andrew McCreary
Ben Herrema
James Hindes
Steve Jesionowski
Alex Fata
Troy Hynes
Ryan Bezemek
Matt Love
Jeff Hynes
Jordan Zaleski
Tim Kiester
Danny Delong
Nick Mechigian
Mike Dowdy