July 7, 2023  |  News

Surf Park Summit names master of curated, all-inclusive experiences as this year’s keynote speaker

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Jeff Pensiero, creator of Baldface Lodge, will apply his adventure and hospitality knowledge to surf park experiences and how wave pools can "facilitate curated experiences for the perfect day, everyday” Surf Park Central announced this week that Jeff Pensiero, founder and creator of the renowned Baldface Lodge, will fill the slot of keynote speaker for Surf Park Summit 2023. Having

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July 7, 2023  |  News, User Guide

Basics: Beginner’s guide to understanding surfboard fins

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Choosing the right surfboard fins can be complicated. The average novice surfer probably doesn’t care much, or notice, what fins they’re rocking. However, as a surfer progresses and starts to use the board more dynamically, they might start to get a little curious about how the fins are affecting the board’s performance. Some fins provide more speed. Some provide maneuverability.

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July 6, 2023  |  Podcasts

Atlanta’s first surf park has a unique approach

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The “City in a Forest” is well-known as the filming location for "The Walking Dead," music stars like Ludacris and Usher, horrendous traffic and a major launch point for the Civil Rights movement. And now, it might become known as the home to Georgia’s first wave pool. Spencer Broome and crew are driving the concept of Surf ATL, a wave

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July 5, 2023  |  News

Munich wave pool inks major sponsorship deal

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German provider of broadband, landline and mobile telecommunications O2 Telefónica signed on as title sponsor for Surftown MUC which will now be called O2 SURFTOWN MUC. In addition to the naming, the partnership also includes the presence of the O2 brand onsite at the surfing facility. It’s a first for the wave pool space and follows a template similar to

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July 4, 2023  |  News

New wave pool announced for California

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Chris Gallardo, the man behind the plan for a Northern California wave pool, is a self-professed dreamer and do-er. "I haven't had a large development team or group of investors behind me on my surf park development journey, I'm just a guy with a vision and the genuine desire to help make the world a better place through surfing and

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June 30, 2023  |  News, Television

First Look: Drone gives complete view of new Boa Vista wave pool in Brazil

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The world has been fed a meager stream of clips this year of an incredibly long, pneumatic wave generating system out of Brazil. This week all of that changed as Boa Vista officially opened its doors to residents this week, so expect plenty of Instagram fodder and celebrity surfer sightings. It's on! Developed by JHSF, the wave pool sits at

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June 29, 2023  |  News

Scottish para surfer to become first ambassador for Lost Shore Surf Resort

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Jade Edward, who was the youngest ever female athlete at the International Surfing Association Para World Championships in California in December, has taken on a new role as an ambassador for a new inland surfing destination, Lost Shore Surf Resort, which will open in Scotland next year. Last week, she was presented with a coveted Pride of Scotland award where

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June 28, 2023  |  News

The Wave in Bristol names Hazel Geary as new CEO

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The Wave in Bristol announced this month that Hazel Geary has taken over the role as CEO. Given the wave pool’s move toward all things Blue Health, the announcement makes sense. Geary is an MD and consultant who has been working with small to medium-sized businesses in the health, leisure, wellness and beauty industries as they scale up. Judging by

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June 27, 2023  |  News

Harvard capstone project looks at sustainability in wave pools

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Wave pools provide the opportunity to spread surf culture, community, and stoke beyond the coastlines of the world. But how can the burgeoning wave pool industry share surfing’s ecology-first ethos? Not that all surfers are environmentalists, but doing the right thing tends to rank higher among surfers than other sporting groups. Nolan Stephens, a master’s student at Harvard University, is

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June 23, 2023  |  News

Industry: Sydney pool enters partnership with Applejack Hospitality

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Sydney-based hospitality group Applejack Hospitality announced a food and beverage partnership with Sydney’s first wave pool, URBNSURF. Founded in 2011 by Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll, Applejack own and operate 8 venues including The Butler Potts Point, Bopp & Tone, Forrester’s, and hatted restaurant RAFI North Sydney. Set on a 3.2-hectare site, URBNSURF Sydney will incorporate an immense events space

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June 22, 2023  |  News

Wave Pool Watch 2023: Updates on 8 wave pool projects and their ETAs

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Many exciting surf park projects are underway, and after the opening of the LineUp at Wai Kai, the stoke for more human-made waves is high. From wave technology leaders preparing to open to the public to pop star-led developments, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future of surfing.  Here’s a look at some other highly anticipated

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June 21, 2023  |  News

One person’s difficulty capturing their wave pool sessions leads to new AI photography system

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After years of regularly surfing at URBNSURF in Melbourne, Australia, Luke Wallace noticed a problem. Surfers, such as himself, did not have an efficient way to capture video of their sessions. Still photography was nice, but got repetitive and was not always consistent due to human error. To capture video, Luke and others would set up smartphones on tripods to

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June 20, 2023  |  Podcasts

Dave & Mike share the story of how they became owners of their very own surf park

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Dave Taylor and Mike Schwaab own Waco Surf, the Sputnik of surf parks in America. The facility launched in the early days of the wave pool race has since gone through many changes. Enter DT and Mike, two average guys who worked incessantly to fulfill their dream of owning a wave pool. Here is how it all happened... Mike Schwaab

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June 20, 2023  |  News

Geoff Fortune uses old-school camera to shoot new wave pool in the Old World. We had just one question – Why?

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Geoffrey Fortune recently tripped to Alaia Bay on a mission to record Switzerland’s first-ever air-dedicated sessions. While the new Cove settings are impressive, it was the Alpine backdrop and juxtaposition of shooting artificial waves in such an iconic landscape that stoked Geoff’s fire. To further stretch out that space between old world and new, the photographer chose to do much

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June 19, 2023  |  News

Employee of the Month: Engineer Joji Mori at Surf Stadium Japan

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Joji "George" Mori learned to surf at age five and studied in Australia for several years, surfing and learning the ins and outs of engineering. In the pool he's a snappy goofyfoot with solid foot placement and a high make ratio for barrels and airs. But speaking with George you realize he's just a surf-crazed grom who grew up at

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June 18, 2023  |  News

New Zealand rapid wave pool tech now open to public

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Not far from Queenstown, in New Zealand's South Island, you'll find the newly opened YourWave facility, a standing wave surrounded by farmland next to Lake Hawea. The area is a hub for fjords and extreme fun - where people willingly throw themselves off bridges with elastic cords wrapped around their ankles - and its population revels in its frosty temperatures. 

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June 17, 2023  |  News

Fly-Thru render shows Sydney wave pool that’s set to open in 2024

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Sydneysiders and the rest of the world will soon have access to URBNSURF Sydney which sits just 20 minutes of downtown. URBNSURF Sydney will be the first-ever wave generated park in New South Wales and the second public-facing wave pool in Australia. The company said that once open it will provide waves for an estimated 1000+ people every day for surf sessions,

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June 16, 2023  |  News

Psychic Stoke: That one time when teenage Kelly Slater told the world he’d build a wave pool for himself and his friends

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In 2015 Kelly unveiled his wave pool to the world. But did you know that Kelly had been planning this since high school? While this clip blew the world’s collective stoke wide open, a segment of surf nerds out there saw the fulfillment of a prophecy born decades ago. This month Matt George launched this and many other stories in

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June 14, 2023  |  News

Kelly Slater wave pool will open in Abu Dhabi late this year

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Promises of "the world's largest wave pool" and "world's largest artificial wave machine" hit the news channels this week. Superlatives and clickbait aside, the new mega surf facility in Abu Dhabi is part of the Hudayriyat Island development. The project will span more than 51 million square meters or roughly half of Abu Dhabi Island. Touted by the Crown Prince's

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June 14, 2023  |  News

Pain points on becoming a salted surfer. What issues do the Rick Kanes of the world face in the brine?

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Sticking points in the pool-to-ocean transition include a lack of skill and knowledge when it comes to duck diving, paddling out, some etiquette, and even surfboard choice. Painting by Derek West What was once blasphemy is now a growing avenue to get into surfing. Thanks to wave pools, new surfers can get up on a board, bottom turn and carve

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June 14, 2023  |  News

Scottish project adds key players to team

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The company behind Scotland’s first inland surfing destination has appointed three new key team members as construction continues on site near Edinburgh. Ian Williams, Mark Stewart and Selina Moore join Lost Shore Surf Resort, which will be the home of Europe’s largest inland surfing lagoon to date.Ian Williams has been appointed Joint Chief Operating Officer and joins from the Wave,

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June 13, 2023  |  News

Madrid wave tank to open Q1 of 2025

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The project will change the leisure landscape of Madrid, transforming four hectares of land into the next Sports City with an expansive artificial beach. The Spanish capital has always been known for its vibrant culture, imposing architecture, and passionate love for sports. Madrid is preparing to add a new jewel to its crown - Europe's next surf park. Thanks to

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June 12, 2023  |  News

Pool Sessions: Kyan Yang at Waco Surf

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As little as ten years ago it would have been impossible to even fathom seeking out waves in Texas cow country. Now, Waco, Texas is a staple stop for California’s most promising young surfers to take their skills to the next level. The classic Indo boat trips are now being complemented by a diet of Texas brisket, coleslaw, and a

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June 9, 2023  |  News

You gotta keep that pool filled. Here’s what surf parks are doing to keep their sessions fully booked

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What would it take to get you to open your wallet for a wave pool session? The answer to that question differs for everyone. Some people would pay whatever it takes, while others need a little incentive.  Looking to fill empty slots in pool sessions, some wave pools are getting creative with the marketing tactics they use to attract visitors.

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June 7, 2023  |  News

Move over K Pop & K Drama, here comes K Surfing

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Wave Park South Korea is the setting for a new K Drama which bears a passing resemblance to America's The Ultimate Surfer. But instead of aspiring pro surfers sharing laughter, tears and sexual tension this series titled "Surprise" puts a hand-picked cast of idol stars, actors, singers, swimmers and comedians in emotionally charged situations. Oh, and they learn to surf

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