surfing the citywave at wai kai

March 16, 2023 | News

Wai Kai to open in Ewa Beach on March 25

Wai Kai will introduce a new era of experiential recreation when it opens on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Ewa Beach. Located 35 minutes from Honolulu within Hoakalei Resort, Wai Kai is a year-round venue for active adventurers anchored by the Wai Kai Wave and the adjacent 52-acre recreational Wai Kai Lagoon. Standout elements include three exceptional restaurants, bespoke events,

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hand and water making waves

March 15, 2023 | News

What is the difference between a standing wave and a traveling wave?

Traveling waves can travel over great distances (think ocean waves), however, the water itself shows little horizontal movement; it is the energy of the wave that is being transmitted, not the water. In a stationary wave system, (think river waves) the water is moving predominately in a horizontal fashion with significant velocity at a shallow water depth. These two different

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epicsurf

March 13, 2023 | News

EpicSurf announces new green and inclusivity commitments

EpicSurf announced this week "The EPIC Promise" which the company says provides a snapshot of its values, ongoing efforts, and commitment towards sustainability. "As leaders within the wave system design and manufacturing industry for over 50+ years," the company said in a statement. "We are passionate about creating an inclusive and safe surfing experience beyond the ocean while maintaining our

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surfline and consumer surf park report

March 13, 2023 | News

90% of intermediate surfers say they will travel internationally to surf. How do we know this?

Surf Park Central Releases 2023 Consumer Trends Report Surf Park Central, the organization behind Surf Park Summit, has released the 2023 Surf Park Consumer Trends Report focused on the future of surfing outside the ocean. The report is an almost 100-page analysis of trends and statistics fueling the multi-billion dollar human-made wave industry. The report contains years of survey data

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perth wave pool in cockburn

March 9, 2023 | News

Perth wave pool clears latest hurdle

Aventuur, the company now chaired by Andrew Ross, moved one step closer to building their Perth wave pool this week. At issue was the future site’s Banksia trees which can be a foraging habitat for Black Cockatoos, a threatened species. This week the state's environmental watchdog ruled that the vegetation on the planned site was too degraded already and not

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2023 Alaia-Bay-Opening

March 9, 2023 | News

Swiss hot spot sending surfboards to West Africa

Alaïa Bay will collaborate with the Swiss NGO Provide the Slide to collect used surf equipment for people in West Africa. In Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Spain used surfboards and equipment are collected free of charge, repaired if needed and then sent to partner communities of African surfers as part of the Provide the Slide program. The gear is sent

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Bryan Dur of Wave Park

March 8, 2023 | News

Not all heroes wear capes. Meet the guy who guarantees that the stoke machine keeps on firing

Should the wave machine at the world’s longest wave outside of Kelly’s tank stop for whatever reason, the multimillion-dollar marvel of engineering would suddenly be transformed into a very large, oddly shaped swimming pool. Which is still, in its own unique way, interesting. But let’s face it, waves make everything more fun. Fortunately, there is one human at the helm

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Yes, salt water is more buoyant than freshwater.

March 8, 2023 | News

The lowdown on buoyancy in a wave pool

There is so much theory tossed back and forth about why surfing in freshwater feels so different than it does in salted waves. We did some digging to mythbust Fresh vs. Salt buoyancy rumors and answer some basic questions. Guess what we found out? Yes, salt water is more buoyant than freshwater. But it’s a bit more complicated than that.

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research shows that surfing is good for you

March 8, 2023 | News

It’s official: Surfing makes you happy

First of its kind research has been carried out at The Wave, by a University of Bristol student, Ariane Gerami, showing the mental health benefits of surfing. Ariane's research followed a group of women who took part in a six-week surf course, and found results that showed the women's mental wellbeing significantly improved, including reduced anxiety, having more confidence, and feeling

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yourwave system

March 4, 2023 | News

New Zealand company launches inflatable rapid wave

Gleefully ricocheting off the battlements of inflatable, bouncy rubber castles is a right of passage when you're young. And when you're a little older and likely too tall for the rubber Barrons of fun to allow you entry, surfing steps in. But why not combine both? YourWave, set to launch later this year, is an inflatable, durable, and expandable standing/rapid/stationary

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camden hoover epic surf

March 3, 2023 | News

EpicSurf sponsors East Coast surfer Camden Hoover

EpicSurf announced their first-ever sponsored surf athlete this week. Camden Hoover is currently competing in the North American Qualifying Series for the World Surf League. She is utilizing EpicSurf as a training tool to improve skill and technique. Unlike training in the ocean, wave pools offer real-time coaching with a team in close proximity. The compact setup allows surfers to

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wave pool jobs

March 1, 2023 | News

You had us at “free staff surf sessions.” Wave pool jobs roundup for March

How do I find work at a wave pool? Consider this: Even if only half of the surf park projects on the WavePoolMag App come to fruition, it still represents more than 5000 jobs in the next 3-5 years. We just found a few dream positions for anyone serious about working in the space. Wavepooljobs is a platform for surf

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Are heated pools the future of surf parks?

February 28, 2023 | News

Are heated pools the future of surf parks? One company is betting on it

The use of geothermal energy could eventually heat all pools – plus their surrounding facilities... As Marcus Cintas was enjoying a chilly, wintry session at Kelly Slater’s pool in California, he couldn’t help but wonder if the teeth-chattering cold was worth the significant sum of money it cost to ride the wave. "The night time experience [at Kelly Slater Wave

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surf stadium japan

February 27, 2023 | News

How do wave pools affect crowding in the ocean? A look at Japan

There is a consistent complaint in the surfing world regarding wave pools: They will create more surfers and therefore make the ocean more crowded. But could the opposite not also be true? If there are finite surf spots with finite waves in a given area, could adding a new, quality surf spot to the area, i.e. a wave pool, provide

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marty hammersley of The Wave

February 25, 2023 | News

OG UK surfer finds perfect position at The Wave, Bristol

Matty Hammersley began venturing into the surf on the Cornish coast nearly four decades ago. It's hard to imagine the surfers of that era, decked in rigid 80s flouro, envisioning a working, operating wave pool nearby. Fast forward thousands of surf sessions later and now Matty has made his future, having shaped his passion into a role as acting senior

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wavepooljobs and wavepoolmag partner

February 23, 2023 | Careers, News

Wavepooljobs and WavePoolMag enter partnership to serve growing employment needs

This week WavePoolMag entered a partnership with innovative start-up Wavepooljobs, a kind of LinkedIn for the surf park set. The agreement will see the two platforms expand to meet the ever-growing demand to staff and run the world’s wave pool industry. Wavepooljobs is a platform for surf park operators looking for lifeguards, managers, baristas, coaches - you name it. In

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surreal palm springs wave pool

February 13, 2023 | News

2023 California desert update: Wave pools still target 2023-24 launch

The WavePoolMag desert update focuses on developments in the evolving surf park oasis east of Los Angeles. After the pandemic, more drought and economic woes, progress on the four surf parks has changed. Coral Mountain is no longer on the map. Palm Springs Surf Club appears to be the next launch with DSRT Surf and Thermal the following year. Full

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Edinburgh Napier University and Lost Shore Surf Resort announce global first collaboration

February 13, 2023 | News

Scottish wave pool makes room for university research on site

Lost Shore Surf Resort and Edinburgh Napier University have announced a unique collaboration that will see ground-breaking surfing research take place in Scotland. The partnership, which will be called SurfLab, represents a global first in terms of a formal research relationship between further education and a wave pool. The agreement will see Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland’s first inland surfing

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pinewood development tennessee

February 11, 2023 | News

New project in Tennessee aims for family-focused wave pool development

It’s a busy endeavor pulling together a wave pool project. Along with the standard home-building construction challenges, there’s the labyrinth of surf-centric creation issues from ground conditions to local board approvals. Matthew Ford and Jonnie Corrie are currently in the midst of building a new surf spot complete with residences and activities that will embrace a family-centric slowed-down lifestyle. We

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rapid surf league 2023

February 10, 2023 | News

Rapid Surf League makes changes, airs new schedule

In 2023 the Dextro Energy Rapid Surf League will organize a Pro/Am tour to shake things up a bit. The company said that because more and more rapid surfers are coming onto the scene each year, the group is changing its format to provide new faces a platform to present themselves and collect ranking points. The Rapid Surf League said

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Epicsurf wave pool as therapy

February 9, 2023 | News

EpicSurf granted Certified Autism Resource title

Aquatic Development Group (ADG) announced that their deep-water stationary surf wave EpicSurf, has been granted the title of a ‘Certified Autism Resource’ by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The company said the current wave and surf pool movement will change the world by providing access to the sport of surfing, adding that many countries around

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The Wave at Virginia Beach planned wave pool

January 31, 2023 | News

Pharrell Williams gets big push for his wave pool project

Pharrell Williams has secured further funding for his wave pool project in Virginia Beach. The $330 million Atlantic Park development will be the biggest public-private partnership in the city’s history, according to news reports. Bloomberg reported that a two-part transaction will be split between the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority and the Atlantic Park Community Development Authority will create $121

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Wave Park walk

January 30, 2023 | News

Going Big: How the East’s largest human-made surf spot came to be in this exact, undoubtedly surreal location

Surfing is young in South Korea. It's only been in the past ten years that interest has flourished. When considering cultural norms and geography, it makes sense. The peninsula country is surrounded by less-than-ideal swell-generating seas. In late 2022 WavePoolMag set out to surf the world's largest Wavegarden Cove here. The surf park sits in Siheung-si in an unremarkable industrial

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Surf Park Summit Announces 2023 Dates

January 25, 2023 | News

Surf Park Summit returns to San Diego, announces 2023 dates

Surf Park Central announced the return of Surf Park Summit on September 19-20, 2023. The industry-leading event returns to the Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego for another unmatched networking event with a focus on expert discussions that help shape and define the future of surfing outside the ocean. This year’s Surf Park Summit is offering a new early bird

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wave pool la nucia spain

January 25, 2023 | News

Spanish sports hub signs on for new wave pool

Last week at the FITUR International Tourism Fair in Madrid, developers announced they will be using Wavegarden tech for an upcoming sports facility project. The surf park is aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth in the Valencian Community of Spain. Known as a European sports capital, La Nucia lies southeast of the Mediterranean coastline and 10km north of Benidorm,

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