For the 20th consecutive year, the popular wakeboarding event Weekend With The Pros will take place on June 6 and 7 at Lake Murray, hosted by Captain’s Choice Marine.
This year’s event will feature two world-class wakeboarders, Shaun Murray and Bec Gange. Shaun Murray holds a special place in the event’s history, as he was the first professional wakeboarder hired by SC Rough Riders for the very first Weekend
With The Pros two decades ago. His return adds excitement to this milestone edition.
Weekend With The Pros is recognized as the longest-running wakeboard show globally. The free, family-friendly event happens on the water in front of Captain’s Choice Marine in Leesville, South Carolina. Visitors can enjoy wakeboard lessons, meet-and-greets with professional riders, food trucks, and other activities.
The highlight is the Pro Wakeboard Show on Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., where pros will perform their best tricks live. Spectators can watch from boats grouped together on the water or from the shore, making it one of the Southeast’s largest wakeboard gatherings. The show will also be broadcast live on WZMJ 93.1 The Lake.
Wakeboard lessons remain in high demand, with only three spots left for sessions coached by Shaun Murray and Bec Gange.
Lessons include expert coaching behind the latest Malibu wake boats, equipment demos, a limited edition event shirt, snacks, and lunch with the pros. Both full-day and half-day options are available. Interested participants can find pricing and register at scroughriders.com. Availability is limited.
Additionally, Boat Demos and the Food Truck Party will run on both Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Captain’s Choice Marine, located at 3216 US-378 in Leesville. Admission is free to the public.
In previous years, the event has drawn over 1,500 spectators and more than 500 boats, with expectations for even greater attendance this summer.