Inside the factory where MasterCraft builds watersports boats from the outside in

Based in Tennessee, the boatbuilder is making waves with its artisan process. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Wakeboarding and wakesurfing have seen a sharp rise in popularity over the last 20 to 30 years. They're slightly different sports, though both start with a tow rope pulled by a powerboat. When wakeboarding, the rider keeps hold of the rope, while wakesurfing allows the watersports enthusiast to surf the waves made by the boat, hands-free.