John Akerman

Wakesurfer

Birthdate

May 13, 1994

Hometown

Deland, FL

Surfs behind the

Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon

Career Highlights

2018 Wakesurf World Champion
2025 European Wakesurf Champion

Favorite Trick

Shuv-it Grab Wave Transfer

Annual Event Highlight

Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships

Get To Know John

Favorite Nautique Athlete to Surf with

Noah Flegel

Hobbies Outside of Wakesurfing

I enjoy ocean surfing, skimboarding, fishing, and traveling.

MOST DIFFICULT THING YOU’VE EVER DONE

Landing the first 720 Shuv behind the 2017 G23

If You Could Give Someone One Piece of Advice, What Would it Be?

Never hesitate to introduce yourself to the people you look up to. Always push yourself to be a better you.

MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB

The most rewarding part of my job is sharing my knowledge on and off the water to all the up and coming youth and Nautique owners!

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?

Kelly Slater for having the longest career in professional surfing and his success off the water with his Surf Ranch.

Favorite Feature on the Nautique You Surf Behind

My favorite feature is on all Super Air Nautiques - the ability to effortlessly set up my surf wave with my rider presets that come stock with the boat.

Favorite Music to Play on Your Nautique

“Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” - Van Halen
“Jamming” - Fisher
“Witness Dub” - Roots Manuva

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