About Wake Winni
Our mission
We want you to experience an awesome time on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Are you ready for an exciting adventure on the lake? Look no further than our experienced watersports by-the-hour business. From surfing to tubing, and even relaxing on a luxurious pontoon boat, we have the expertise to cater to your every need, all while ensuring your safety and having a blast!
Meet Our Team
Owner
Collin
Spending my summers on Lake Winnipesaukee, I developed a passion for watersports at an early age. Over the years, that passion turned into a competitive career, earning me six regional slalom titles, two national podium finishes, and a third-place finish at the 2022 Jr. U.S. Waterski Open.
Today, I’m grateful to turn that passion into something I can share with others. Whether it’s coaching someone through their first time behind the boat or helping families and friends enjoy a day out on the water, I take pride in creating unforgettable experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee.
She makes waves
Sierra
Hi! I’m Sierra, and I’m so excited to be spending my first summer on Lake Winnipesaukee with Wake Winni. I’m originally from Boise, Idaho, and I grew up as a three-event waterskier!
I recently graduated from Florida Southern College where I competed on their division 1 waterski team! I graduated with my Master’s in Accounting, and I’m currently studying for my CPA exams. When I’m not working, you can usually find me waterskiing in Back Bay in Wolfeboro, studying, or hanging out with my wiener dog, Piper.
I can’t wait for an awesome summer!
Lives to rip
Cristina
I’ve been wakesurfing for 7 years and love spending time on the water and learning new tricks. If you’re looking for me I’m either surfing or at the sandbar. In the offseason I go to college at the University of Denver where I love to ski on the weekends. I’m excited to be a part of the Wake Winni team this summer and can’t wait to get back on the water!
Rising star
Nina
Hii my name is Nina Grappone! I am from Boston and am a rising junior at Syracuse University! I’ve been in the water since I could walk. I love to surf, waterski, swim, paddle board, and do anything on the water! Before wake Winni I pumped boat gas at Dive Winnipesaukee for five years and have been working as a bartender for almost two years! If I’m not at Wake Winni you can find me running or doing anything active, tanning at the sandbar with friends, hiking with family, skiing(in the winter) or eating food. I love hanging with new people and am stoked to rip it up on the water this summer with you!
the teacher
Josh
I am excited to spend my second summer on lake Winnipesaukee.
I am originally from Buffalo New York. I grew up playing Ice hockey from the time I was 3 years old up until last year where I ended my career playing division 3 at Chatham University in Pittsburgh PA. Where I got a degree in PreK-4 education.
When I’m not out surfing in the summer I am either teaching literacy to my third grade students, skiing, or working out.
Can’t wait for a great season of warm weather, good music, and awesome boat days!
she is the water
Kara
I grew up on Lake Winni my whole life, learned how to drive boats at a young age and once I was in the water you could not get me out. I’ve tried every watersport…wakeboarding, waterskiing, barefoot skiing, and wakesurfing just might be my favorite. I will be coming back for my second year with Wake Winni, I love teaching people all the things I love about the lake, watersports, and I’m always down for a bachelorette party cruise. It’s so fun for me to play tour guide of the place that raised me.
Winni wisdom runs deep
Liam
Hey! My name is Liam Taylor and I am studying Finance at Boston College. I grew up in Boston but my family has lived on the lake for generations and I was blessed to be able to experience everything the lake has to offer since I could walk. As soon as my floaties came off, I was in the water and trying anything from waterskiing to foiling. I started off learning how to waterski and wakeboard from my older cousins and now it is my turn to pass that knowledge on. When I am not in the water, you can find me on the basketball court or spending time with my friends and family. I know the lake like the back of my hand and can’t wait to share everything I have learned with y’all! This will be my second year with Wake Winni and I am fired up to have a great summer.
