Wake the World (WTW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a group of boat owners providing watersports opportunities to abandoned, abused and neglected children, as well as for the handicapped and our wounded warriors.   WTW began in 2008 with 8 families providing a day on the lake for some residents of a local […]

Wake the World (WTW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a group of boat owners providing watersports opportunities to abandoned, abused and neglected children, as well as for the handicapped and our wounded warriors.   WTW began in 2008 with 8 families providing a day on the lake for some residents of a local […]

Wake the World (WTW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a group of boat owners providing watersports opportunities to abandoned, abused and neglected children, as well as for the handicapped and our wounded warriors.   WTW began in 2008 with 8 families providing a day on the lake for some residents of a local […]

In 2004, a group of local watersports enthusiasts started a grassroots effort to bring a top pro wakeboarder to Lake Murray. The effort was a success, and the group dubbed ‘The Rough Riders’ hosted a weekend with two pro wakeboarders in June 2005. In the following years, the event continued and gained support of local […]

In 2013, WTW became the largest all volunteer organization of its kind, with over 300 volunteered boats world-wide!   We strive to make these events as easy as possible to host, and have a network of boat volunteers and sponsors to help support each event. We also provide insurance and liability waivers for every local event. […]

Wake the World (WTW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a group of boat owners providing watersports opportunities to abandoned, abused and neglected children, as well as for the handicapped and our wounded warriors.   WTW began in 2008 with 8 families providing a day on the lake for some residents of a local […]