The Center for Surf Research at San Diego State University is conducting research into the surfing communities attitudes and behaviors relating to surfing, travel, sustainability, technology, and of course surf parks. “We’re trying to gather a broad range of data on the global surfing community“, said Jess Ponting, Director of the Center for Surf Research. … Read More >
American Wave Machines and Oasis Surf have announced that the first dedicated surf park in Canada will open in November 2014 in Montreal, Quebec. From gentle whitewater waves to 6 foot barrels the SurfStream® will have everyone stoked. Located at the upscale DIX30 mall in Montreal, the all-season indoor Oasis Surf Park will create an authentic surfing atmosphere … Read More >
Architect Damian Rogers and Engineering firm Arup are leading a proposal to construct a floating beach and wave pool at Dockland’s Victoria Harbour in Melbourne. As announced on the project website — “A surfable wave in the heart of Docklands. A new 21st Century park for all Melburnians” The concept includes a man-made sandy beach, filtered salt-water and … Read More >
Sally Fitzgibbons and the Roxy Girls Invade Wavegarden With two days left in the waiting period and the largest forecast lump an uninspiring 2ft at 6 seconds, there probably isn’t going to be any meaningful surfing going down at the Roxy Pro. All that planning and they’ve created the world’s most expensive SUP event thanks to the vagaries of … Read More >
Warning: The action you’re about to witness is NOT a mirage… Pack your bags, pop your ears and join Team Naish on a trip across the world to Abu Dhabi! Let your imagination run wild as the boys take surfing to the next level, one perfect wave after another, at the Abu Dhabi All Stars … Read More >
Surfing’s wonder kid, John John Florence recently released a video of his time spent in Europe late last year. John John also popped into the Wavegarden during his time in Spain to ride the half pipe and the prototype surf lagoon, and included a couple waves from his session in the edit (Starting at the 3:20 mark). — … Read More >