“This is just a branch of the tree”- Kelly Slater, regarding the ‘purist’ standpoint of the wave machine. Posted on January 17, 2018 What does wave technology mean for the future of professional surfing? For starters, KSWC is on the world tour next year, and surfing is now an Olympic sport. In this … Read More >
Product testing, company meeting, a day at the ‘beach’, pure fun- Whatever you want to call it Billabong Showed up to Kelly’s Surf Ranch and had a blast. Posted on January 7, 2018 It’s no surprise that we love sharing videos of Shane Dorian. He’s been a peoples favorite ever since he started shooting … Read More >
The sports group from Valley Children’s hospital was invited to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch for an unforgettable experience. It looks like they had more fun than any of us would’ve. Posted on December 28, 2017 “A lot of times I think kids and families when their kids become disabled, think about the impossibilities.” – … Read More >
Novelty Wave surfer Ben Gravy got the nod from Slater to come surf the ultimate novelty wave- Kelly’s Surf Ranch Posted on December 18, 2017– WCT surfers, investors, tight-knit industry folk and Kelly’s friends make up the list of who we’ve seen get the invite to the Surf Ranch. And as you can imagine, ever … Read More >
Shane Dorian and son Jackson have a go on Kelly’s wave pool. Posted on December 9, 2017 With all the recent wave pool happenings like Kelly’s Surf Ranch being named as a stop on the WSL world tour and wave pools popping up all over the place, there’s been a lot of talk, both good and … Read More >
Words by Jon Cohen, Staff Writer for ScienceMag.org PERFECT WAVE IN LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA—“You should’ve been here yesterday.” That’s a repeated gag line in The Endless Summer, the classic 1966 documentary that follows two globetrotting surfers on a quest to find the perfect wave. Good surfing waves are a rarity, and even when all the forces come together, … Read More >
Silver Surfers: French Adaptive Surf Leaders at the Wavegarden Cove Two special guests were recently invited to surf the Wavegarden Cove: Eric Dargent and Benoit Moreau. Both are French surfers and both have a story to tell. In 2011, Eric was visiting Reunion Island for the first time with his family when a shark attacked him … Read More >
UK Pro Surf Tour // Surf Snowdonia Pro Surf Challenge The inclusion of the world-first inland surf lagoon on the UK Pro Surf schedule is a major development for the tour, which showcases the best surfing locations – as well as the best surfers – in the UK. The UK Pro Surf Tour, which kicked … Read More >
WSL Hosts ‘The Test’ of the KS Wave Co Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California Today, September 19, 2017 marks a historic date in the realm of surf parks and man-made surf destinations. The World Surf League (WSL) and Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) hosted a private, invitation-only event in Lemoore, California with a cherry-picked roster … Read More >
ISA National Surfing Teams Visit and Train at Wavegarden Cove Wavegarden Press Release September 13, 2017 In 2017, teams from 47 nations made their way to Biarritz, France, with their hearts set on picking up a medal in the ISA World Surfing Games. With record participation numbers and a world-class standard of surfing exceeding previous … Read More >
The team at Lost Surfboards recently visited NLand Surf Park in Texas for a demo day and athlete showcase. NLand and Lost Surfboards recently teamed up for Lost Weekend. On Sunday, September 3rd, from 11am – 4pm, NLand and Lost held a board demo and pro surfer showcase followed by a meet and greet with … Read More >
The 11x World Champ Kelly Slater knew exactly who he wanted to ride the first wave at his Surf Ranch 2.0 “Kelly has created the quintessential perfect wave,” Says Gerry Lopez, “To be able to get that over and over again is really going to push the envelope of surfing like it’s never been pushed … Read More >
BSR Surf Resort Construction Continues in Waco, Texas in Preparation for Spring 2018 Opening The BSR Surf Resort is being funded and built by Start Parsons, owner of Parsons Roofing and Barefoot Ski Ranch in Waco, Texas. The multi-million dollar BSR Surf Resort will encompass a total of 5 acres including over 2 acres of … Read More >
French Pro Surfers Maud Le Car and Joan Duru enjoy a session at Wavegarden Cove French pro surfers Joan Duru and Maud Le Car recently found a gap in their busy competition schedules to sneak in a session at the new Wavegarden Cove. Duru, who in his maiden year on the world tour has proven … Read More >
