Brent Krizo, Owner. Brent's board sports journey began in the late 1980s as one of Vermont's early snowboarders, when the sport was just taking root in New England. His passion for riding waves started with an original Skurfer—one of wakeboarding's earliest innovations that helped shape the sport we know today. Through decades of experience across multiple board sports, Brent has mastered not just the skills, but the art of teaching others to ride.

As a certified AASI instructor with over a decade of coaching experience, Brent has a proven track record of turning beginners into confident riders. His approach combines technical expertise with a patient, encouraging style that makes learning both effective and enjoyable. After retiring from a successful career as a United Airlines pilot, Brent chose to pursue his dream of sharing Maine's pristine waters with others. By founding Central Maine Surf Company, he's created more than just a watersports business—he's built a community where people can discover the joy of riding waves in the heart of Maine's beautiful lakes and waterways.

Max Krizo, Crew. From carving snow to gliding across water, Max brings championship-level expertise to every lesson. As a former national snowboard cross champion, his athletic foundation runs deep. His connection to watersports began at age 8 when he first stepped on a wakeboard, and that early start shows in his unmistakably smooth style on the water.

Currently balancing his studies at Colby College with his passion for outdoor sports, Max's versatility extends beyond the wake—he's as comfortable trimming sails on a boat as he is shredding trails on his mountain bike. His natural ability to read conditions and fluid movement across any board makes him an ideal instructor for riders looking to develop their own signature style.

Sam is all about the flow and freedom of board sports, and he’s passionate about sharing the thrill of catching the “push” of a wake surf wave.

A competitive alpine snowboarder racing across New England, Sam brings his athletic experience and love for adventure to the water. As someone who was once nervous to try wake surfing, Sam knows exactly what it takes to overcome those first-time jitters. With his patient teaching style, he’s great at helping even the most hesitant adults and kids find their confidence on the water.

When he’s not coaching, you’ll find Sam lending a hand with paddleboard and kayak deliveries, ensuring every part of your lake adventure runs smoothly. 

At the heart of any wake surf event is the boat.  There are wake surf boats, and then there is THE wake surf boat.  Our 2022 Mastercraft X22 is the most advanced wave-making machine outside of Mother Nature herself.  The one advantage we have is our boat isn’t finicky like Mother Nature.  The state-of-the-art technology on the X22 produces the biggest, most customizable, and reproducible wave in the business.  But while big is good, it isn’t just the size of the wave that matters.  It is also the shape and ability to create “push” that allows riders to stay on the wave with less effort.  We can shape the wave to help beginners have success faster, and then amp it up to allow for the advanced rider to have the perfect launching pad for any tricks they want to land.

They say the circumstances make the man but we prefer to say the environment makes the experience.  And Great Pond is what makes wake surfing in Central Maine one of the coolest experiences in New England.  Great Pond is the setting for the Earnest Thompson movie “On Golden Pond”.  Sure it was filmed in NH, but he was writing about Great Pond and the colorful locals.  Great Pond is the largest of the seven lakes that comprise The Belgrade Lakes.  It is approximately 8400 acres with numerous islands, bays, and coves as well as many shallows.  While some hazards are marked, there are many others that are unmarked so local knowledge of the lake is a must for a safe experience.  It is not uncommon to see loons, ospreys, or eagles during our sessions.  Few places are as beautiful or as tranquil as Great Pond.