November 17, 2024  |  News

Employee of the Month: Lisa Groves makes the move from Melbs to Sydney

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One of the benefits of being an employee at a wave pool with multiple locations is that you can work your way up to the destination of your choice. Lisa Groves was one of the customer service queen bees at URBNSURF Melbourne, maintaining the hive by checking in visitors, assisting with gear rentals, and providing a friendly face for the

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November 16, 2024  |  News

The Revel Reveal: Settings and pricing for that new Arizona wave pool

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We've seen a tempting stream of social teasers from Revel Surf this month, most from master film-maker Aaron Lieber. As Arizona's only operating wave pool gears up for public launch, we've gathered some vital information regarding pricing and wave settings. The Technology Instead of pneumatics housed inside caissons like other technologies, the SwellMFG-powered Revel Surf facility in Mesa features 21

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November 15, 2024  |  News

AllWaves inks contract for wave pool in Germany

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The first AllWaves public wave pool will be located in Germany, the company announced this week after an agreement was made between AllWaves and Stoke GmbH. This is the first of many Stoke surf resorts planned by both parties. The site for the new wave pool is just four hours north of Munich in Leipzig. Stoke CEO Mike Berus said

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November 13, 2024  |  News

Myrtle Beach project picks new location

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The Surfworks development in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has decided to move to a new location a seven minute drive northeast of the original location. Broadway at the Beach, a popular family destination with themed restaurants, pee wee golf, rides and more will now host the wave pool and amenities including cabanas, retail spaces, and a 10,000-seat amphitheater. The development

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November 13, 2024  |  News

Working your F&B: How video playback, menu and layout keep guests on site

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While wave pools offer flawless, peeling waves that bring enjoyment to body and mind, the food industry is entertainment for your taste buds. We need both. And if these two feel-good factors can be provided in one venue, a successful outing and businesses intersect.  All venues, whether hosting music, sport, or simply home to spectacular scenery, are keen to have

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November 13, 2024  |  News

Wave pools and CFD push fin design forward

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Riccardo Rossi, or simply "Ricky" to his American colleagues, is leading the integration of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations into surfboard and fin design. And he's tapping wave pools to do it. Previously, wave-riding tech relied on team riders to validate designs through a variety of ocean conditions. However, the repetition of human-made waves allow CFD experts like Ricky to

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November 12, 2024  |  News

Why yes, wave pools do ribbon cutting ceremonies

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Ribbon cutting ceremony in Scotland kicks off public entry to Europe's largest wave pool, the 52-module Cove at Lost Shore Surf Resort. Scotland’s first inland surf resort officially opened with an ribbon-cutting ceremony at its £60m site in Ratho, near Edinburgh, marking a new era for Scotland’s adventure tourism. Founder Andy Hadden, joined by Ratho Primary P7 House Captains, Scottish

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November 11, 2024  |  News

Brazil announces new residential wave pool project

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Hours from the nearest natural beach, LN Urbanismo, a Brazilian urban development firm, and Wavegarden will build Fazenda Vista Verde. The 4 million square meter private residential complex will sit surrounding a 52-module Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon. Located in Araçoiaba da Serra, just 1 hour and 20 minutes west of São Paulo, this development - planned for completion by the

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November 10, 2024  |  News

Surf Parks and Sustainability: Why on-site food production is the next big thing

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As more wave pools pop up around the globe we are seeing a wide range of business models, all tied in some form to sustainability. While some parks have fashioned a tighter knot than others, the goal here at WavePoolMag is not to greenshame, but to open the discussion of what is possible in the wave park space as we

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November 9, 2024  |  News

13 images that say “welcome to Sydney’s wave pool”

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In the haste to get the news out about URBNSURF Sydney’s launch last May, media outlets (ours included) rushed past a stunning cache of press images. Many came from renowned photographer Ed Sloane who has been in the wave pool game since first documenting Melbourne’s moment-in-the-sun when it came online five years ago. Viewing wave pool surfing through a fresh

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November 7, 2024  |  News

Not a rapid wave, but not really a dynamic wave – what is it?

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UNIT Surf Pool has introduced a 50-meter-wide surf pool that has what they are calling "wave pockets" – surfable sections that move across the pool. The invention could be groundbreaking as it's an upgrade on the stationary aspect of some rapid waves. Currently all deepwater-standing wave tech has a uniform dispersion of water that flows across an underwater ramp to

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November 7, 2024  |  News

Australian Olympians enjoy wave pool showcase event

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Approximately 100 Olympians participated in surfing sessions at URBNSURF parks in Melbourne and Sydney, engaging with the sport as a marker of its inclusion in the Olympic Games. In Sydney, around 60 athletes, ranging from those who competed in the Paris 2024 Games to those who participated in the Tokyo 1964 Olympics, took part in the event. Meanwhile, Melbourne hosted

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November 7, 2024  |  News

Collab to provide access to surfing programs tailored for autistic and neurodivergent individuals

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Aventuur has announced a partnership with Ocean Heroes to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families at the upcoming Perth Surf Park, set to open in early 2027 in Cockburn Central. The collaboration aims to enhance community wellbeing by providing access to surfing programs tailored for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. The wave pool will allow participants to engage

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November 7, 2024  |  News, Podcasts

Cannon Time: Argentina’s new wave poolers

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Joaquín Lozada and Ezequiel Fernandez Lobo from La Ola Group, based in Argentina, are spearheading a technology that uses underwater air cannons to generate surf. The company plans to build their first wave pool adjacent a famous church just outside of Buenos Aires. If successful, their technology will rub shoulders with some of the major players in the highly competitive

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November 6, 2024  |  News

Endless Surf’s Eurostour event – a unique developer tour

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This Autumn Endless Surf hosted a surf park developers’ tour of the newly minted O2 SURFTOWN MUC facility. Approximately eighty developers from the USA, Europe, Australia and the Middle East got up close with the company’s first operational wave pool in Munich as part of the Endless Surf Eurostour.  The intimate look at O2 SURFTOWN MUC included first-hand inspection of

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November 5, 2024  |  News

It started 10 years ago, now Scotland’s first wave pool will open in just two weeks

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Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland's first inland surf destination, will open to the public on November 11. Located in Ratho, the £60 million facility features Europe’s largest wave pool, designed to attract visitors interested in surfing and adventure tourism. The resort aims to welcome over 160,000 visitors annually and create more than 130 jobs, contributing approximately £11 million to the

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November 4, 2024  |  News

Europe’s first indoor wave pool calls it a day

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SurfPoel, the indoor wave pool in the Binckhorst section of The Hague announced they would close due to insurmountable challenges. Among the obstacles faced by the surf park project were a lack of funding and a limited operational timeline. The project's initiators announced the decision in an email to stakeholders, expressing their disappointment after a long and arduous journey to

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November 3, 2024  |  News

Three avid wave poolers and their take on the world’s wave pools

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In this episode of Friday Sessions, we speak with three surfers who each view wave pools through a different lens. From the bucket list obsessiveness of Mike Goldys to finding community vibes at Waco with Naradah Tisdel on to the training utopia experienced by Sunshine Makarow - each of these surfers has built a different relationship with the human-made surf

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November 2, 2024  |  News

First Person Report from Surf Abu Dhabi

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We wanted to know what the differences are between Surf Abu Dhabi and Surf Ranch. Within the below first-person narrative, our source touched on a few key points including that the saltwater changes the overall feel and power of the wave. In addition, the Abu Dhabi left is cleaner and more open than its Surf Ranch doppelgänger. "My life motto

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October 30, 2024  |  News

Flowstate AI Video innovates website concept for surf park customers

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Flowstate, the company that introduced AI video recording to several wave pools around the world, announced today the launch of its new website. For those unfamiliar with the system, it automatically captures surf sessions and provides personalized videos within minutes of a surfer's session. The system features multiple camera angles, instant feedback, and a replay mode. The new website details

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October 28, 2024  |  News

Company aggressively backing wave pools with recent events on two continents

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It’s no secret that Rip Curl is investing heavily in the future of wave pool surfing. Visit any surf park today and  you’ll find a hire kit of the brand's wetties and a wide selection of gear in that pool’s branded surf shop. So how did an Australian company that was founded in 1969 (at a time when the Clairol

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October 27, 2024  |  News

Palm Springs Surf Club kicks into high gear, adds $265 session

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The revamped machine at Palm Springs Surf Club is up and firing on all cylinders and this week the crew announced the launch of their new Pro A-Frame setting – an enhanced version of their Advanced A-Frame. "Our latest addition to the lineup is the Pro A-Frame, which has been rigorously tested and refined by our surf operations team," said

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October 25, 2024  |  News

Television: The art of feedback – what pros have to say about Endless Surf

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Recently, the Endless Surf lagoon hosted an impressive lineup of surfers, including 2001 WSL World Champion CJ Hobgood, South African style icon Mikey February, and Hawaiian Championship Tour competitor Ian Gentil. Over three days of non-stop action, the crew showcased their skills while testing various wave settings, including some custom options created on the spot enjoying everything from tailored waves

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October 24, 2024  |  News

Employee of the Month: Jeroen Dorst Dijkema of RiF010

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The Netherlands doesn't really have a whole lot of natural resources. Maybe some fish. But that's about it. For this reason the country has a long history of being very creative and industrious. "For us it means we are traders because we have no resources really," one Dutch friend told me. "So therefore we had to be open to other

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October 23, 2024  |  News

Incentivizing your wave pool venue during the colder months

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As the northern hemisphere rotates into winter, what are wave pools doing to keep customers coming back during booties and gloves season? We spoke with park operators in three very different climates to learn how they incentivize their venues. In this feature, Japan, Melbourne, Bristol and Waco share tips on keeping busy during the cold season. The sun is shining,

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