Logo for Sinclair Smackdown, an outdoor event at Lake Sinclair, Georgia, featuring surfing, wakeboarding, and foil activities, with yellow, black, and white design elements including waves and surfboards.

Sinclair Smackdown

The Sinclair Smackdown brings competitive wakeboarding and wakesurfing back to the Lake Oconee area for the first time since 2002. Set on one of Lake Sinclair’s premier locations, just minutes from Lake Oconee, this new event features boat demos starting Friday, local food and vendors, and a full weekend of on-water action. With strong local roots and community support, the event celebrates lake life while welcoming riders and spectators from across Georgia’s Lake Country.

May 2-3 / Lake Sinclair
Eatonton, GA

$100

Early Bird Entry Ends 04/24/2025

Early Bird Fee

$125

Regular Fee

Registration Ends 05/03/2026

What to Expect

White lifebuoy with blue text reading 'Oconee Springs Putnam Co,' resting on a sandy beach near a wooden post, with water in the background.

New Location

Located just 15 minutes from WaterSports Central – Oconee, this new event site highlights Georgia’s Lake Country and brings the action to enthusiasts across the region.

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A lakeside scene with inflatable water slides in the water, a sandy beach area with two people on a paddleboard, green trees across the lake, and a cloudy sky overhead.

Perfect Conditions

Amenities for everyone—from beach access and cabanas to paddleboard rentals, an inflatable waterpark, a marina store, and more.

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A row of gray houses with decks along a grassy shoreline, with water in the foreground and a wooded hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Waterfront Lodging

Stay right on the water with select waterfront lodging, dock access, and waterfront RV sites available.

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Additional Information

Boats docked by a pier on a lake with a blue flag saying 'SALES EVENT' and surrounded by trees and houses under a partly cloudy sky.

Boat Demos

A black basket filled with fried chicken wings, crinkle-cut French fries, and a dinner roll, with small cups of dipping sauces in the background and a plate of celery and carrot sticks.

WaterSports Central staff will be on-site beginning Friday, offering boat demos on the latest Nautique and Centurion models, giving attendees a chance to experience top-tier towboats on the water.

Vendors & Food

A selection of local vendors and food trucks will be on-site throughout the weekend, adding to the festival atmosphere and supporting the local community.

Local Support

Luxury waterfront residential complex with trees, a lake, and a clear blue sky.

Need any last-minute gear or support? WaterSports Central and Wake United are just minutes away and ready to take care of you throughout the weekend.

Location & Lodging

Conveniently located between Milledgeville and Lake Oconee, the event site offers easy access to a wide range of lodging, dining, and off-water activities.

 

Tentative Course Map

A map of a location showing a lake with surrounding roads, construction zones, and designated areas for event activities and traffic flow, including labels for a course, throug-traffic, and event site.