Wake the Desert!

Miracles happen, and not just on Christmas, but in May too. Before this past Memorial Day, the idea that Lake Nasworthy would host the 15th annual Wake the Desert tournament was laughable. The water-level was dangerously low, well under 50 percent capacity, and so regretful organizers made the decision to cancel.

Then, the rains came.

It rained so much and so hard and so long, Lake Nasworthy was filled to the point of overflowing. The city dodged a bullet avoiding much tighter water restrictions imposed as the water supply dwindled to just 12 months or less. Citizens had been praying for rain, and boy they got it... along with the return of an amazing event called: Wake the Desert!

Located at Middle Concho Park on Lake Nasworthy, Wake the Desert is a wake boarding and wake surfing competition open to young and old, amateur and professional level riders. This year, with the biggest turnout expected in the tournament's history, more than $25,000 dollars will be given out in cash prizes!

San Angelo is one stop out of five for the Tige Endless Wave Tour. The Endless Wave Tour touts itself as "the perfect place for wakesurfers of all ages and skill levels to be a part of the wakesurf revolution."

The Endless Wave Tour promises a complete boating experience, offering clinics and demos, and Tige pros and others will be on hand to help any rider improve their skills heading into a weekend of competition that everyone can enjoy.

Wake the Desert happens this Friday through Sunday. There's no charge to watch the tournament, but admission to the lake park is $3 to $6 per vehicle.

Thanks to the blessing of rain, it's a miracle the Wake the Desert tournament is even taking place. Don't miss out.