A lot happened in the realm of surf parks and the future of surfing outside the ocean in 2015. Now more than ever in the history of our planet there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel that beckons us with manmade waves looking more and more like the real thing that we … Read More >
Kelly Slater Wave Company launches video of Kelly Slater surfing their new prototype surf park facility in California. Kelly Slater dropped this on his Instagram this morning: “Now that the world title has been decided and events for the year have finished, I’m excited to show you what I’ve been sitting on for the past … Read More >
2015 Surfer Holiday Gift Guide Shopping for the surfers in your life? Guys, girls, brother, sisters, husbands, wives, mom’s, dad’s, boyfriends, girlfriends, the list of all the surfers out there goes on and on. Chances are with the 35 million active surfers in the world and the 125+ million surf fans out there that someone … Read More >
Artificial Wave Pools: A Landlocked Surfer’s Solution? Wavegarden, a Spanish engineering company, is making waves that could land the sport in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Could this be the future of surfing? Published by Stan Parish in The Wall Street Journal December 1, 2015 IN SEPTEMBER 2015, A SURF CONTEST CALLED RED BULL UNLEASHED drew 24 pro … Read More >
New England may be an uncommon site for a surfing competition in the month of November before Thanksgiving, but competitive surfers were able to give thanks for American Wave Machines’ SurfStream® technology as they competed in the Northern New England Eastern Surf Association Indoor Surfing Championship. More than 30 surfers, age 9-18 participated in the … Read More >
Basque surfer, Aitor ‘Gallo’ Francesena, 44, who is without eyesight, recently tested the waves at Wavegarden’s headquarters in north Spain. In a truly touching moment, this was the first occasion a blind person has surfed in the lagoon, attesting to the level of safety and security for end-users. Gallo, a well-known personality in the township … Read More >
Latest in Retailtainment at Oasis Surf: Catch a Wave at the Mall in Montreal Published November 6, 2015 by Blooloop When you visit your local shopping mall you might be hoping to catch a few bargains. But, how about a few waves, as well? That’s exactly what’s on offer in the ultra-chic lifestyle mall, Quartier DIX30, … Read More >
Surf Park Central and the SDSU Center for Surf Research are pleased to announce Surf Park Summit 2. The industry’s second ever Summit to accelerate the future of surfing outside the ocean. As we see it, the vision is clear: build authentic, sustainable and profitable surf experiences to grow the surf industry and provide the … Read More >
Surf Park Insider: Nick Hounsfield – The Wave Bristol Words by Dr. Jess Ponting, Surf Park Central and Director of SDSU’s Center for Surf Research “The Wave – Bristol” is perhaps the most innovative and thoroughly thought out surf park development idea yet conceived. At the recent Global Wave Conference in Cornwall, I had a … Read More >
Words by Zach Weisberg, Founder of TheInertia.com Sixty cents. It costs sixty cents to create a 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave at the Wavegarden in Zarautz, Spain. Of course, that’s a variable price. It’s dependent upon the natural resources available and average cost of utilities in the region. Think of gas prices in Dubai versus in … Read More >
PRESS RELEASE Solana Beach, CA and Orlando, FL Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The first Surf Park in the sky with three of the biggest standing waves in the world is coming to the ‘Theme Park Capitol of the World.’ American Wave Machines is bringing the stoke of surfing to central Florida with the addition of “Sky Surf … Read More >
Subiaca Oval could be turned into a $120m Urban Surf Park In a joint venture between MJA Studio and Wave Park Group, Subiaco could become home to Australia’s first surf park, utilising the groundbreaking “Wavegarden” wave generating technology used so far in two European surf parks, and a surf park under construction in Austin, Texas, … Read More >
FLASHBACK TO THE WORLD’S BEST WAVEPOOL: THE OCEAN DOME Surfing Life’s 2007 Hot 100 Trip: Japan’s Extinct Ocean Dome Words by: Mimi LaMontagne, Surfing Life Photos: Andrew Shield Video: Ryan Kenny In October of 2007, the best wave pool in the world was shut down. We knew this was happening before the fact – that’s why … Read More >
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON OUR CLOSURE Announcement from Surf Snowdonia October 6, 2015 We have some very disappointing news to update you with today. We have taken the decision to close early for the winter season. The closure is effective immediately, and brings forward our planned winter closure by eight weeks. Since we opened on the 1st August … Read More >
Creating Meaningful Surfing Spaces Outside the Ocean Words by Dr. Jess Ponting October 4, 2015 Since the first installment of Surf Park Insider much has happened in the world of surf parks – in particular, Surf Snowdonia has happened AND the inclusion of surfing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is looking very promising. I … Read More >
