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Who is behind the latest contested wave pool in Hawaii?

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A vacant lot near Kalaeloa Airport on Oahu has become a flashpoint in the modern-day wave pool space. Recently a handful of protesters gathered at the site of the planned Honokea West surf basin to put front and center the complex balance between development, conservation, and cultural preservation. Opponents argue that the site contains important cultural elements that warrant preservation

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Surf Park Summit 2024 airs official dates, a new website and more additions.

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Surf Park Summit 2024 has announced its official dates and launched a new website, along with several new additions to the event. The Summit will take place at the Scripps Seaside Forum from September 30th to October 2nd. Surfing is recognized as the fastest-growing water sport globally, with its popularity not just confined to coastal areas but also expanding inland,

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Emerge Surf Birmingham

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Real estate investment giant takes over Birmingham wave pool project

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Emerge Surf, the proposed wave pool project in Coleshill, Birmingham, England, has been taken over by Stoneweg InfraSport. The £50 million deal represents the company’s first investment in the UK. Stoneweg Infra Sport is a new offshoot of Switzerland’s Stoneweg, a real estate investment company, and Teras Capital, an investment firm focusing on telecommunications and sports.  “We are excited to

Emerge Surf, the proposed wave pool project in Coleshill, Birmingham, England, has been taken over by Stoneweg InfraSport. The £50 ...Continue ›

Flowstate in America

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Coming to America: Three US wave pools embrace Australia’s Flowstate video capture system

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Flowstate officially launched this week in the United States, announcing partnerships with wave pools Waco Surf (Texas), Fireside Surf (Texas), and Revel Surf (Arizona). This means that in six months time half of America's wave pools will be using the Flowstate system. The deals cover three separate locations and four different wave pool technologies. The company said these collaborations underscore

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Numbers Nerd: How many surfers per wave pool per country?

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Figures are only as solid as their interpretation, and while numbers don't lie, they can be thrown into the shorebreak of estimates and come out any which way. But with the growth of surfing worldwide, the actual number of surfers is as pliable as a block of wax on a summer's day.  In 2012, the International Surfing Association (ISA) handed

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WSL’s wave pool relationship strengthens with latest event in Melbourne

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A crowd of 1000 spectators gathered in the summer heat to watch Jarvis Earle and Sierra Kerr take wins at a WSL QS3000 wave pool comp this weekend. The BYD Pro URBNSURF took place on Saturday in Melbourne, attracting over 120 surfers from Australia and Oceania. URBNSURF Melbourne, known for hosting the first-ever World Surf League qualifying series at a

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Wave pool investments – where basketball teams up with surfing

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Aventuur has been busy lately. The company is continuing to ramp up interest in their efforts of creating integrated surf, leisure and wellbeing destinations. In 2021, they welcomed Glenn Micro Hall and Sir John Kirwan to boost visibility and refine their offerings. The following year, 2022, saw the addition of World Tour standout Ace Buchan. Recently, celebrity investors Patty Mills,

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Endless Surf takes stock of the wave pool space

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The year ahead in the surf park industry is already off to a roaring start. Recently named the fastest growing watersport, surf is truly taking the world by storm. It’s no surprise that there are hundreds of surf parks in planning – to capitalize on and satiate the massive desire for surf experiences that exists worldwide. At Endless Surf will roll

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Matt Hyslop of Colliers

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Matt Hyslop on feasibility studies for new surf venues

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Will my wave pool make money? Can a passion project like a wave pool have blind spots to reality? Matt Hyslop from Colliers International talks with WavePoolMag about his role in conducting feasibility studies for new surf venues. Matt highlights the importance of visitor forecasting and understanding the potential market when planning for a new wave pool. He also lets

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New Coral Mountain project will use more water than Kelly’s rejected proposal

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La Quinta's Planning Commission has given the green light to a revised 387-acre development proposal for Coral Mountain, excluding the previously contested wave basin. The new plan, set for City Council consideration, includes 750 homes, an 18-hole golf course, a 10-acre lake, and 60,000 square feet of commercial space - but no wave pool. The original development, rejected in September

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Germany’s first wave pool inks deal with Volkswagen

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Munich's new wave pool, O2 SURFTOWN MUC, has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) as its "official mobility partner." The 20,000 square meter surf park, currently under construction in the northern area of the Bavarian capital, will feature VWN's presence both on-site and across O2 SURFTOWN MUC's digital platforms. The partnership entails a comprehensive presence for VWN within

Munich's new wave pool, O2 SURFTOWN MUC, has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) as its "official mobility ...Continue ›

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UNIT deal with Desert Lakes points to more Southern Shores Utah style developments

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UNIT Surf Pool North America LLC, associated with the German headquarters of UNIT, has announced a strategic partnership with Desert Lakes LLC, marking a significant development in its North American expansion efforts. The company said this alliance aims to cater to the distinct markets of the USA, Canada, and Mexico with improved efficiency and services adapted to local needs. Desert

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New wave pool for New York: Far Rockaway, Queens eyes community-focused surf spot

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From across the Hudson River in one of the world's biggest shopping malls, to an exclusive club on Long Island, New York City has constantly forced a re-imagining of surfing in a wave pool. Now a design firm from Brooklyn is engaged in early discussions with the city to develop a new wave pool in Far Rockaway. Local Office Landscape

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SurfAid cup finds 2024 home in Waco Texas

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SurfAid has announced the inaugural SurfAid Cup at Waco Surf, set for March 16, 2024, aiming to raise funds for the organization's impactful health initiatives. This event invites teams from across the nation to compete in a surf competition at the Waco Surf Lagoon, with registration and additional details available on the SurfAid website. The competition is open to surfers

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South Australia eyes wave pool project near Adelaide

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While Brazil booms with projects and the US and Europe make progress daily, Australia has been an odd duck in the wave pool world. With a dense population of surfers (1-in-10 Aussies surf) and a core culture of sport, it would appear that the Lucky Country would have more projects online. We do know URBNSURF have Melbourne and soon-to-be Sydney,

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BYD Pro returns to URBNSURF Melbourne

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On February 3, more than 120 surfers from the Australia / Oceania region will compete in the BYD Pro presented by Rip Curl & Pirate Life, a World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event. The competition, now a QS 3000, will take place at URBNSURF Melbourne, Australia's first surf park. URBNSURF will feature a new competition setting for the

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Wavegarden introduces new liner system to the market

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This week, Wavegarden announced the successful deployment of their liner system designed to waterproof surfing lagoons. The company reports that this technology has undergone extensive testing at Wavegarden’s R&D facility since 2011 and has been implemented in commercial settings at Praia da Grama and Surfland Brasil. A reliable waterproofing system is essential to prevent problems and unexpected costs associated with

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URBNSURF & Surfing Vic announce 5-year partnership

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URBNSURF and the state's primary surfing organization, Surfing Victoria, have renewed their collaboration with a five-year agreement to support the development of surfing. "This partnership supports programs that build foundational skills, while also extending surfers at an advanced level. The world-first and prestigious Surfing Victoria High-Performance Program, together with our facilities, provide unparalleled support and resources for surfers at every

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Óbidos wave pool

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Does Portugal have a wave pool race? Two spots announced

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Óbidos, Portugal is set to become the home of the nation's first (or second) surf park, a €30 million development complete with a four-star tourist village. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Surfers Cove and backed by major shareholders including Despomar, Alaïa Bay, Admar, and Menlo Capital, is expected to create 50 new jobs and reach an annual turnover of approximately

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Surf Lakes

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Surf Lakes moves to America

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Australian wave pool company Surf Lakes has officially transitioned to a United States-based corporation with the successful completion of a Scheme of Arrangement process. The newly formed Surf Lakes Global, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, now serves as the parent company to Surf Lakes. This move is designed to capitalize on the expansive US market and facilitate the company's growth. Despite

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Canadian wave pool project gets the greenlight after six years

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All systems are go for South Britannia, British Columbia—the wave pool project, associated sports facilities, and 1,000 houses have been approved in their entirety. The master plan for South Britannia, almost midway between Vancouver and Whistler, passed its third and final reading. "We had to convince them (local politicians) that it was a good idea because it was such a

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Starguard water safety for wave pools

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New Surf Park Safety program alliance forms

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StarGuard ELITE, LLC (SGE) has formed a strategic alliance with URBNSURF to create an international Surf Park Safety program. This initiative will merge SGE's aquatic safety training and risk prevention services with URBNSURF's experience in operations and best practices. The collaboration aims to establish a technology-neutral safety framework applicable to surf parks worldwide, offering training standards, certifications, and operational guidelines.

StarGuard ELITE, LLC (SGE) has formed a strategic alliance with URBNSURF to create an international Surf Park Safety program. This ...Continue ›

Beyond the Club wave pool in Sao Paulo

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São Paulo’s newest wave pool already under construction

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São Paulo, Brazil, will become home to a new sports lifestyle club featuring the world's largest Wavegarden Cove. Named Beyond The Club, the expansive project, covering over 100,000 square meters, is currently under construction and is slated to open in the first quarter of 2025. The club will be located just 15 minutes from Faria Lima, near the Transamerica Bridge, providing

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Desert Neighbor: One person’s relationship with the Palm Springs pool

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The highly anticipated Palm Springs Surf Club has finally opened its doors. As a Coachella Valley resident and a lifelong surfer who has been landlocked, I had the privilege of observing the entire development process. Nearly every week for almost four years, I visited the site, watching this engineering marvel take shape. The builders have indeed created a remarkable resort.

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Palm Springs Surf Club has announced the suspension of all surf sessions

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Palm Springs Surf Club shuts wave pool 10 days after launch

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The Palm Springs Surf Club has announced the suspension of all surf sessions for the remainder of January and February due to technical issues. The recently launched facility, which had been operational for ten days, is facing a possible lengthy closure of its wave-generating system. Brian Alper of Palm Springs Surf Club told WavePoolMag they aren't divulging information until the

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