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Wave Pool MagWhat It Took to Launch Revel Surf: Matt Gunn’s Big RevealBefore their grand opening, Revel Surf had to get sign-off from agencies who’d never even seen a surf park. What if inspectors expect a flat-bottom pool—but your tech depends on complex, surf-specific bathymetry? Welcome to the world of Matt Gunn, co-inventor of SwellMFG, the wave tech behind Revel Surf.Matt’s classic Californian: chill on the outside, no matter the chaos inside. If he was freaking out over Maricopa County not understanding wave pool bathymetry, he wouldn’t show it. And when Canon Beach breaks ground in Texas on the group’s second project, he’ll face a whol...2025-07-1437 minWave Pool MagAmy Hunt of Waco Surf Dishes About the Skills Needed to Run a Surf ParkDoes anyone remember those Bartender school commercials they used to run on daytime TV? It was a specific school for a specific task - serving drinks. The wave pool world does not have a university program. Surfing does, but not surf parks. Those who excel in this space tend to have a background cobbled from hospitality, resort and adventure tourism experience. And then there are some people who just have a sensibility that allows them to excel at whatever they decide to apply themselves to. Amy Hunt is such a person. The level of knowledge and moxie t...2025-06-2751 minWave Pool MagBuilding a Wave Pool in the Middle of a European City with Tom LochtefeldWe were lucky enough to catch Tom Lochtefeld at the RiF010 wave pool in central Rotterdam. Tom shared with us how this unique project came into being and why it took 11 long years to complete. 2025-06-1026 minWave Pool MagFlowstate: Revolutionizing Experience with Luke WallaceBryan talks with Luke Wallace, CEO and Co-Founder of Flowstate, the premium AI-powered camera system reshaping how surf parks capture and deliver video content. Luke explains how Flowstate automates video recording, detects maneuvers like snaps and barrels, enables surf competitions, and enhances the coaching experience. He also shares how the team is expanding from wave pools into snow and beach environments through their mobile broadcast solution.2025-05-2841 minWave Pool MagHow Do You Design a Wave Pool? Bringing the Munich Pool to LifeThe machine powering the transformation of German surfing is an Endless Surf 34 caisson wave pool, or ES34 to those in the know. To bring this beast to life, much of the heavy design and programming was done by the talented hands of Clément Ginestet and Axel Terradillos. WavePoolMag wanted to know how the dynamic duo dealt with the stress of bringing a multi-million dollar project to life, as well as how the process of designing a wave pool works. We know that engineers live and breathe CFD models, but what about those little cosmic surprises that occur when t...2025-05-1640 min
Zero 2 Growth: Real stories, strategies, and insights to fuel your personal and business success!From Failure to Freedom ft. Bryan DeMuro | Zero 2 Growth EP 15🎯From motocross injuries to mastering real estate, Bryan DeMuro shares his journey of resilience, adaptability, and building wealth through real estate investment. Over a decade of hands-on experience in flips, wholesales, storage, and private lending has turned Bryan into a versatile force in the investing world. Whether you’re just getting started or want to expand your playbook, this episode is packed with real-world wisdom.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅How Bryan transitioned from extreme sports to real estate and found his calling.✅The different real estate strategies he’s executed...2025-05-101h 00Wave Pool MagWhy Change Your Surf Park's Wave Settings? The Wave Bristol Did Just ThatHow do you overhaul the surf experience without disrupting your most loyal riders? What does it take to redesign wave settings that help surfers progress more naturally? And how do you test, tweak, and communicate those changes—all in time for the start of surf season?In this episode of the WavePoolMag podcast, we head to The Wave in Bristol where a major shift has been made: the familiar Waikiki wave is out, and a brand-new "Improver" setting is in. But what exactly changed—and why?Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Wave...2025-04-171h 02Wave Pool MagThe collective wave pool wisdom of Craig Stoddart and Damon TudorIn this podcast, we speak with Damon Tudor (former CEO of URBNSURF) and Craig Stoddart (co-founder of The Wave) about their journey and their exciting new Bahrain Surf Park project. Their partnership wasn’t sudden; over six years, they regularly exchanged insights on artificial wave technology, surf school structures, and maintenance systems. Despite operating in different markets — one with a mature surf culture and the other requiring broader appeal — they found common ground. Now, they’re bringing Middle East wave pools to life and ttaking on the challenge of introducing surfing to Bahrain, where half of the 1.5 million population can’t sw2025-03-1946 minWave Pool MagOn a Mission to Surf as Many Wave Pools as PossibleMike Goldy’s has spent $15,000 on wave pool sessions. In return he has surfed 15 different wave technologies at 23 different standing and traveling wave pools across eight countries. What is the draw for this wonderful, possibly OCD-afflicted human? Is it the good vibes in the lineup, the guaranteed waves, the pumping soundtracks and close proximity to high-end coffee beverages? In this episode Mike shares what it’s like to be surf-obsessed in Baltimore and how that has led to his current mission - to surf as many wave pools as possible.2025-03-0954 minWave Pool MagHow AllWaves is Changing the Game for Surf Park OperationsWe learned about AllWaves last year on a visit to Belgium with Blair Conklin and crew in tow. During our visit, we saw firsthand the wave pool’s potential, documenting the unique circles of swell pumped out by its submerged bouncy pillow wavemaker.Since then, the Instagram-sphere has blown up—not with clips of pros doing amazing airs, but with videos of gentle, perfect, rolling beginner waves.Marie-Laure Clement of AllWaves shares how market demand is shaping the next step for Knokke-Heist’s wave pool technology.2025-02-1847 minWave Pool MagMitch Crews: Senior Director of Surf Experience at Surf Abu DhabiWhere do regular people eat in Abu Dhabi? I mean, it can't be a 5-star dining experience for every meal - maybe in the glossy press materials, but not for the average visiting human. But that's how many perceive this place. Former CT surfer Mitch Crews shares what it's like surfing, working and dining on a budget at the world's newest Kelly Slater Wave Co. creation. "My team has become like family to me and they're all, you know, a bunch of crazy surfers from around the globe. And it does feel like an authentic surf trip. I...2025-01-3047 min
Surf TalkAlles über Wave-Pools mit Bryan Dickerson Chef Editor of WavePoolMag (english)This week we got Bryan Dickerson, Chef Editor and founder of the WavepoolMag here with us to talk about all things wave pools. Bryan shared sessions with Occy ins Spring Lakes, surfed Surftown Muc, The Wave in Bristol and a bunch of others.
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He shares some insights and knowledge around the wave pool evolution on wave pool technology 1.0 , 2.0 and talks about the future of wave pools.
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Mehr Infos zum Camp hier: https://www.lapoint.de/surfcamp/spani...2025-01-251h 06Wave Pool MagThe layered complexities of commercial development with Joe Dale of The WaveJoe Dale serves as the Head of Commercial at The Wave in Bristol. In his role, he develops strategies to attract visitors to The Wave. Easy, right? Well, no. Joe has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of leading a business in the emerging wave pool sector. As the industry evolves, Joe's insights in this discussion highlight the connection between business growth and the consumer’s interest in distinctive recreational opportunities that, if done right, create a vibrant customer base.2025-01-2059 minWave Pool MagA surf club that shapes and helps the micro cosmos of desert surf cultureThe Coachella Valley Surf Club emerged hot on the heels of a handful of wave pool announcements for the desert east of Los Angeles. What started as an organization to introduce desert kids to the wonders of surfing has evolved into a philanthropic exercise to provide scholarships to students at the Desert Mirage High School in Thermal.Dave Hilts runs the organization and tell us, “Well, you know, the Coachella is very diverse socio-economically. And you have a mix of extremely wealthy people here. And then you have the East Valley, Coachella, in the school that I've be...2025-01-1428 min
Pour Deshishuns Podcast050 - Bayou Ballads & Pop-Tart Brackets: Numbers, Luck, and LaughsSend us a textBeers:• Vine Street - Midnight Mississippi• Boulevard - Nut CrackerTopics:• A Bayou Ballad (Thanks to Vine Street)• Numbers are hard• Comparing Eric Dickerson and Saquon Barkley• Additional Sports Talk. Like the Royals having the same amount of wins since October as the NY Giants...• Bryan Fully admits that the Chiefs have gotten lucky, but they are playing smart as well• We missed the Pop-Tart Bowl (Sad Face...)• Which Pop-Tart Flavor is winning in the Fan Dual Bracket• Conor doesn't...2025-01-1054 minWave Pool MagAndy Hadden on bringing Lost Shore Surf Resort to lifeAndy Hadden is pumped. We're sitting on the edge of the wave pool that he spent over a decade bringing to life. Today, all those blueprints, civic meetings and artist renders have disappeared into the ether to be replaced by the real, three-dimensional entity that is Lost Shore Surf Resort. In this episode we pick Andy's brain to uncover the surprises one can expect in the magic place when your dream goes from concept to concrete. 2025-01-0736 minWave Pool Mag"Entertainment is about everything in one place" – Adam Saks on the Cannon Beach effectOn site at Revel Surf in Mesa Arizona earlier this month we spoke with COO Adam Saks – a creative hospitality veteran who brings a refreshing New York realness to his work. It was pre-opening and Maricopa County was running through its final inspection list (spoiler alert, they passed and are open as of today.) Adam walks us through the Cannon Beach journey, which many of us are familiar with, but really piqued our interest with his innovative take on how surf invigorates a space. Here, in the stripmall-landia of the greater Phoenix area, a wave pool radically distinguishes a de...2024-12-1839 min
Wave Pool MagBringing Germany’s first wave pool onlineJonas Boehm-Tettelbach is an imposing figure. He's Lurch height with a backwoodsy hairstyle and beard – put him in greasy overalls and he could be cast as a moonshiner in a Tarantino film. However, his manner is the furthest thing from Duck Dynasty bravado. Jonas speaks in a quiet, measured tone. And, it turns out, he also knows his shit.Having been with this wave pool project alongside his father, he's seen it all during the evolution of O2 SURFTOWN MUC from concept to concrete – a process which took five-and-a-half years (a relatively short time when compared to many...2024-11-1826 min
Wave Pool MagCannon Time: Argentina’s new wave poolersJoaquín 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 wave generation game.2024-11-0636 minWave Pool MagCheyne Magnusson shares the ups and downs of running a surf parkThere are only a handful of people on the planet with as much wave design experience as Cheyne Magnusson. He’s part of an obsessed, laser-focused elite squad of wave designers - individuals who can take a multi-million dollar piece of equipment and shape waves. His journey started nearly a decade ago when he was at Body Glove and the boss asked, “what can we do with wave pools?” He went on to shape the wave program at Waco, create the Palm Springs Surf Club and now, as we learned, branch out into more new projects (spoiler alert, he names...2024-10-1748 minWave Pool MagSurf park knowledge nuggets with industry vet Jessica MahoneyJessica Mahoney’s professional life has crossed paths with WavePoolMag a few times now, first at ADG and later as COO at Surf Park Summit. Over the years, she has amassed a databank of knowledge in the industry from the tech side to the consumer side and all points in between. We had a nice long chat with Jessica to discover what wave pool operators can do to improve their business through facility offerings, amenities, seasonality planning, branding, and much more. Dig in for an accelerated learning package in this latest WavePoolMag podcast.2024-10-0339 minWave Pool MagArtist Phil Roberts has worked with some of the greatest minds in wave technologyPhilip Roberts is always in close orbit to surfing’s greatest inventors. Mentored by water park guru Dick Croul (Wild Rivers) he’s brought the ideation of Tom Lochtefeld to life while acting as the grounding cable for Boogie Board inventor Tom Morey. In the late ‘80s, Surfer Mag offered him a project to paint, as they put it, “the future of surfing.” The gig was for an illustrator to bring a floating reef concept to life. From there he expanded into futuristic wave pool designs, much of which has become the blueprint for concepts we still see today. We wanted...2024-09-0249 minWave Pool MagThe best wave pool movie ever and surfing's lasting influence with John PhilbinJohn Philbin’s best-known movie parts were in Children of the Corn, Tombstone, Point Break and, of course, The North Shore - that classic 1980s film about an Arizona wave pooler who goes to Hawaii. In this podcast, John talks about how he landed the role of Turtle (hint: he had to audition 7 times) and the movie’s lasting effect on a generation. As a core surfer he’s also well-placed to measure changes to surfing and the “life” many have sacrificed so much to be a part of and speak to how wave pools, surfing and their overall perception...2024-07-3136 minWave Pool MagAsking URBNSURF if your second wave pool is easier than the firstThere’s a mantra in the wave pool space that the development, opening and operation of parks will get easier as more facilities open up. That’s why the unveiling of URBNSURF Sydney is a pretty big deal. The launch makes the URBNSURF group the only entity to have two surf parks in operation. We wanted to find out if the company simply copy/pasted Melbourne to a new location or if they had to start from scratch. Was it easier this time around? We spoke with the one person most qualified to answer this question, URBNSURF Sydney GM Shau...2024-07-1632 minWave Pool MagThe AllWaves Story: Outside-the-box wave pool imagineeringSteven Nauwelaerts of AllWaves refers to competitors as "collegues," a refreshing take in a sector that grows more competitive each day. Steven has a unique view of the space. He spent years doing the one thing that might be more difficult than creating surfable waves in a confined pool – extrancting energy from ocean waves. Steven is one of the few people to turn the equation on its head and make the transition from wave farmer to wave pooler. Perhaps it’s this ability to see waves in all their forms that allows a higher-up view of the surf park spac...2024-06-2041 minWave Pool MagIdeas and implementations: URBNSURF CEO Jennifer VandekreekeThe first thing we noticed at URBNSURF Sydney was that everyone wore a name badge. “Dude maintaining the pool” now has a name (it’s Keith by the way.) This simple customer experience measure hints at the kind of changes Jennifer Vandekreeke has in mind for Australia’s premier surf park business. In her previous roles, she drove growth for travel and leisure companies, notably Carnival Cruise Lines. Having taken the reins from Damon Tudor, we were curious to find out how Jenn’s experience making big, giant boats profitable (hint: wave pools are also just big, expensive pieces of machine...2024-06-0940 minWave Pool MagHow this big wave surfer will transform Bavarian surfing through o2 SURFTOWN MUCI'm at the construction site at o2 SURFTOWN MUC with Michi Mohr. He's a large, intimidating figure with thick hands and a disarming smile - warm, sincere and just a tad goofy. We walk around the construction site while wave pool maker Endless Surf runs a multitude of tests. Michi stops to pick up an empty box for the recycling bin, cleans up an errant Firewire demo board and eyes the area for other disarray. But it's a construction site. I mean the park isn't even completed and here's Michi making things as orderly as possible which, if we're...2024-05-1328 minWave Pool MagFind out how to build a wave pool in a canal in the center of Europe's busiest shipping cityEdwin van Viegen is leading a wave pool development in the center of Europe's busiest port city, Rotterdam. He has been working on this project for several years and experienced the usual surf park ups and downs. But this wave pool, Rif010 (pronounced riff-ten) has the unbridled support of major city planners and various local government agencies - a major win for any project. As such, it's moved relatively quickly, at least by European bureaucratic standards, to cross the finish line once it opens this summer. We wanted to find out how a brave idea like building a wave...2024-05-0236 minWave Pool MagPlans and dreams to create a wave pool: "This is a story about failure and what not to do"Wave pool projects require perseverance, as they involve a significant amount of time, effort, and the all-mighty dollar. Nick Robinson talks about the hurdles he faced during his bid to build a wave pool in Portugal. He discusses the process he went through to find suitable land, choosing the right technology for that land and navigating the ever present cultural differences. Nick shares some war stories and offers advice for those swept up in similar projects.Key tips from Nick• Extensive research is crucial for wave pool projects, including choosing a technology, land requirements, and fi...2024-03-2739 minWave Pool MagAI video capture of your sessions with Luke Wallace of FlowstateLuke Wallace is the CEO of Flowstate, an AI video capture system adopted by many of the world’s wave pools. We spoke with Luke to find out how a variety of factors came together perfectly to create a platform that records each and every one of your waves during a surf park visit. In the process, the system has opened up new social, coaching and safety possibilities. 2024-03-0446 minWave Pool MagBeyond The Wave - The Nick Hounsfield InterviewDid you know that Nick Hounsfield comes from a family of inventors? He didn't invent the wave pool at his surf park. No, Wavegarden did that. But he's constantly focused on how things could work. It's like a constant invitation to daydream. We learned this early on but only now have gotten around to poking at this side of Nick. In this conversation we dig into the creative side of wave pooling and explore the current state of the wave pool space and, of course, Nick's excitement for the future.2024-02-1342 minWave Pool MagMatt Hyslop on feasibility studies for new surf venuesCan 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 slip some of the ideal locations and the different business models that work. Matt also talks about those red flags that can arise during the development of a wave pool project.2024-01-2842 minWave Pool MagThe backstory to Wave Park South Korea and its effects on K-SurfHear Euna Kim's firsthand account of Wave Park's inception in Siheung-Si, South Korea. With her mastery of languages and a newfound passion for surfing, Euna played a pivotal role in navigating the intricate journey from vision to reality. She'll reveal how Wave Park has become a cornerstone in the evolution of Korea's surf culture and delve into the complexities behind establishing this groundbreaking surf destination. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the multifaceted process of bringing Wave Park to life2023-12-1532 minWave Pool MagSurf Park Summit achievements with Chris KluesenerIn this podcast our guest Chris Kluesener sights on the wave pool space through the Surf Park Summit lens. We touch on the newness of the uniqueness of the industry and why his company’s annual gathering continues to connect people and grow. Chris quips that the real estate industry is bustling with 4 or 5 trade associations yes, “Is it really that hard to build a house? Wave pools are much more complicated and to date we have zero trade associations.” Take the industry’s pulse with Chris and I as Surf Park Summit gets set to return September 30 - October...2023-12-0528 minWave Pool MagBarton Lynch on wave pools, their potential and oh so much moreIn our latest episode we catch up with 1988 world champ Barton Lynch who many of us know as the live wire WSL commentator. From our side of this interview we relished hearing an unbridled Barton expanding his thoughts beyond the WSL broadcast two-minute cap as he shares his insights into the early days of the pro tour and how that generation had to scrap hard to make the pro tour dream happen. And while he also talks about his new video game, the ongoing BL Blastoff grom comp and a few other side bites, the heart of the conversation...2023-11-1659 minWave Pool MagHow to manage a wave pool with URBNSURF's Shaun HutchinsonShaun Hutchinson is Group Operations Manager at Urbnsurf. Most of the day he’s tucked back in the office redlining in the tasks department, but we coaxed him out long enough to do a podcast. During our half hour conversation we learned just how complex and layered managing a surf park is.2023-11-0236 minWave Pool MagHazel Geary - CEO at The Wave, BristolWe returned live to the middle of a sheep paddock in bucolic Easter Compton to check in with the new CEO at The Wave, Hazel Geary. In this podcast we explore the similarities and differences between the Leisure, Beauty and Well-being Industries and Surf Parks. Are we really that different? Yes and No. Hazel digs in with a fresh level of sophistication gleaned from years in the fitness industry. In the process we discover many nuanced learnings that our wave pool industry can benefit from.2023-10-1732 minWave Pool MagFind out how Flowstate uses AI to enhance the surf park user experienceHow does one go about training a machine to recognise each and every individual surfer? Flowstate have created an AI powered capture system that records each guest’s surf experience. And the amazing thing is that it works without RFID wristbands or board stickers. In this podcast we dig in and learn how Chris, Mike and the crew at Flowstate have built a system that recognises those minute nuances that separate and define us each individually as surfers. By developing this “style fingerprint” Flowstate have created a system that provides surf park guests with keepsake video clips of their wave p...2023-10-0427 minWave Pool MagIn the surf park trenches - Matt Gunn of SwellMFGRevel Surf park is the wave pool powered by Swell MFG. It is the focal point of the 37-acre mixed-use development at Cannon Beach in Mesa, Arizona. In this episode, we have a wonderfully frank discussion with Matt Gunn, who along with his partner, built this wave technology. The journey one takes from obsessing on, and then building a new technology is not for the faint of heart. Matt shares fascinating stories of real-world R&D failures, triumphs and flat-out stoke as his crew prepares to open up to the public in Spring 2024.2023-08-2843 min
Wave Pool MagAnd just how is the wave pool space evolving? Surf Park Summit returnsIn this episode, we have a lively chat with the always-on-point Dr. Jess Ponting Jess is one of the brains behind Surf Park Summit, the annual wave pool dreamer, doer and developer convention. The Summit runs September 18-20 in San Diego, California.2023-08-1441 minWave Pool MagHow is the wave pool space evolving? Surf Park Summit returnsIn this episode, we have a lively chat with the always-on-point Dr. Jess Ponting Jess is one of the brains behind Surf Park Summit, the annual wave pool dreamer, doer and developer convention. The Summit runs September 18-20 in San Diego, California.2023-08-1441 min
Wave Pool MagJust around the corner: Scotland’s first surf park with Andy HaddenMany of the surf parks scheduled to open soon have been in the works for nearly a decade or more. Their architects are the original crop of dreamers and doers - the devout wave poolers in a long-term relationship with artificial wave technology. Andy Hadden wed the wave pool dream back in 2013 and is now eyeing the completion of Lost Shore Surf Resort, a 52-module Wavegarden Cove near Edinburgh. Despite the global ebbs and flows experienced by everyone these past few years, the project is marching toward a completion date of September 2024.“We were relying heavily on th...2023-07-2436 minWave Pool MagAtlanta’s first surf park has a unique approachThe “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 pool with a broader vision of inclusivity and return. In this episode, Spencer explains why the most successful surf park is the one that satisfies both investors and the local community.2023-07-2340 minWave Pool MagAtlanta's first surf park has a unique approachThe “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 pool with a broader vision of inclusivity and return. In this episode, Spencer explains why the most successful surf park is the one that satisfies both investors and the local community.2023-07-1340 minWave Pool MagDave & Mike tell how they became owners of their own surf parkDave 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.2023-06-2036 min
Wave Pool MagIkaika and Greg from The Lineup at Wai Kai address the challenges of running a wave pool in HawaiiThe Lineup at Wai Kai is unique in the wave pool world. To make a chlorinated rapid wave work in the birthplace of surfing is a tall order. Getting a skeptical community to support that project might take even more skill and moxie. But since opening this year, the world’s largest rapid wave has integrated into the community here on the West Side of Oahu. How? In this episode we speak with Ikaika Kaulukukui and Greg Champion who, along with many others, have worked tirelessly to ensure that this wave contributes to the local community in a variety of...2023-06-0237 min
Wave Pool MagAnder Wynne-Edwards walks us through the entire wave pool building processAnder Wynne-Edwards is the Director of Operations at Endless Surf. He’s worked for Whitewater West for the past two decades building and commissioning large-scale wave pools – pneumatic wave pools in particular. In this episode, he walks us through everything that goes on in the time between a project breaking ground and rolling out the first set of waves. Ander also divulges what kind of things make a job go smoothly and conversely, some of those challenges posed in this unique project niche.2023-05-0636 min
Wave Pool MagEditor-in-chief at STAB Brendan BuckleyWhat is the premiere surf platform's take on wave pools? In this episode, we gather insight into the wave pool scene from the editor-in-chief at STAB Brendan Buckley. While we normally talk to wave makers and doers, Buck’s contribution to the wave pool discourse is on the culture, that unique confluence of salt and pool water. We hit on how ocean surfing is already changing due to the availability of wave pools as well as touching on points where the romance between the two is thwarted.2023-04-1844 min
Wave Pool MagBlake Hess - The ultimate surf park managerBlake Hess is a rare individual in that he is one of only a handful of people who know how to run, manage and develop a surf park. In the few years that wave pools 2.0 have been a thing, Blake has been deeply involved. He helped bring NLand online its first and only year and then he moved on and managed the lucrative ins-and-outs at Kelly’s. Now he is guiding three new American projects as they come on line. In this podcast Blake shares with us what happened at NLand, why Eddie Vedder is a great guest and wh...2023-03-2843 min
Wave Pool MagJess Ponting dishes all those little details that explain why this space is limitlessDr. Jess Ponting joins us to touch on several projects and points including Stoke Certification, Surf Park Summit, the new Consumer Trends Report and more.But the heart of the convo comes during his big-picture view of surfing. “People aren't used to thinking about a surf park as a legitimate recreation facility in a community," he says. "And there's, you know, a certain cultural cringe about the frivolity of surfing and how could we possibly allocate resources to something as frivolous as surfing? And the answer is because surfing is really good for people and it can be...2023-03-1249 min
Wave Pool MagMore surf park insight than you can possibly handle with Skip TaylorSkip Taylor is the guy we call when we’re stumped as he is one of the few veterans working the nascent wave pool landscape. This industry being what it is, he’s up to his elbows in NDAs so getting him to spill is basically impossible. That said, Zooms with Mr. Taylor are like a perpetual cocktail hour where the conversation is easy, funny and punctuated with sharp insights. We always emerge with more knowledge and insight. In this episode Skip spills the beans on a few off-radar topics, dives into some gory specifics and delivers on his late...2023-02-2632 min
Wave Pool MagBrad Gerlach on the intersection of wave pools and Wave KiBrad Gerlach held down a very successful pro career during the ASP’s 3-to-the-beach era, finishing ranked at #2 in 1991. He then went on to pursue big wave riding, winning an XXL award in 2005. At some point, Brad merged martial arts and surfing fundamentals in a new training regimen called Wave Ki. In a nutshell, it’s practicing movements on land over and over again until those motions become engrained in your memory. Then, when you surf, you tap into this databank of movements without really thinking about it. We wanted to learn more about how this dry-land training can help...2023-01-3136 min
Wave Pool MagJulie Kline explains how EpicSurf can democratize surfingIn this episode we speak with Julie Kline of EpicSurf whose goal is to bring the benefits of sliding along a wave to everyone. The deepwater standing wave revolution will allow more waves in more places than ever before, bringing surfing to people who ordinarily might not have the chance to become surfers.2023-01-2227 min
Wave Pool MagAngus Forrest explains why Rip Curl jumped into the deep endIn Rip Curl’s Search campaign, we are teased with images of empty lineups from far-off, exotic locations. So how does a company that built its core messaging on the nearly unattainable aspect of surfing, align itself with surfing in wave pools? In this episode, we speak with Angus Forrest, marketing manager for Rip Curl Australia and New Zealand, and discover how it’s really not that much of a stretch. During the discussion, we learn why Rip Curl identified surf parks as the next growth step for the company. We also get a sneak peek at how their tech...2023-01-0834 min
Wave Pool MagBrandon LoweryBrandon Lowry is the interim CEO at USA Surfing, the definitive amateur organization for surfing in America. He’s been involved in the pool scene for more than a decade, working with Greg Webber and BSR Surf Resort early on. In this episode we explore not only how wave pools can better Team America, but how pools will change the face of global surfing.2022-12-1541 min
Wave Pool MagEvan Slater and why surf marketing matters in the wave pool spaceWhile we’ve been watching the surf industry shrink since 2008 – it’s never quite come back to where it was – we’ve also been watching the wave pool space accelerate with nothing but limitless possibilities. In this episode we learn how Billabong and other surf brands are courting the wave pool space. Evan Slater, VP of Marketing at Billabong, shares his insight into the complexity of branding in the surf park space and why “there’s more to it than just getting as many people as possible to stand-up on surfboards.”2022-12-0735 min
Wave Pool MagGeorge Mori official “maintenance dude” at Surf Stadium JapanGeorge kicked off his wave pool path in Australia studying engineering and surfing the country’s famed breaks. He returned to Japan and landed his dream job shortly after maintaining the machinery and filtration of the PerfectSwell pool. In this episode we learn what it’s like being the “maintenance dude” at a wave pool. The conversation hits high gear when George explains why Japanese lineups are so quiet and why the end section at Surf Stadium can damage boards if you’re not careful.2022-11-2429 min
Wave Pool MagWhat wave poolers need to know with Nick HounsfieldQuick Update with Nick Hounsfield of The Wave. We’ve had Nick on the show before and The Wave’s history is well documented. For this episode of the podcast we branched out to explore community and how The Wave is helping diversify the lineup.“We’re starting to see people of very different backgrounds come here, rather than feeling like it’s constantly a middle class white playground which would make me feel like I failed. So I want to make sure that diversity is embedded from the start.”2022-11-1319 min
Wave Pool MagWhat the surf park world can learn from the golf club setLuke Altschwager is the Managing Director at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast of Australia. He’s a former pro golfer currently merging resort know-how with surf park potential via the Club at Parkwood. Well-spoken and sharp-witted, Luke walks us through the similarities and the gaps between surf and golf as we explore how future wave pool developments can learn from this established leisure blueprint.2022-10-3027 min
Wave Pool MagThe subtleties you don't see in the Surf Lakes plunger system with Kit SidwellIn this episode, Surf Lakes engineer Kit Sidwell explains some of the nuances, history and basics of why the stone-in-a-pond wave machine concept works.2022-10-1137 minWave Pool MagAlternative wave pool construction with Myrtha and Endless SurfIn this episode, Paul Chutter of Endless Surf and Roberto Colletto of Myrtha Pools dive into how they are changing the process of wave pool construction. Myrtha uses a pre-fab steel-and-pvc technique that simplifies the wave pool building process and reduces project time. Too good to be true? Give it a listen.2022-10-0436 min
Legacy Builders with Bryan DulaneyThe Journey To Clickfunnels 2.0 with Todd Dickerson, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Click FunnelsThis episode, I am joined by Todd Dickerson as we discuss the journey towards releasing Clickfunnels 2.0 and much more. He is co-founder of ClickFunnels, the top online platform used to help entrepreneurs get their message out to the marketplace. Todd has always been dedicated to bringing value to the world and all of the people in it. This core belief of creating value in the lives of customers is what has shaped Todd’s life, career, and character. This dedication and commitment to people is what catapulted the company from nothing to over $100,000,000 in sales and 68,000 customers in just ov...2022-02-2437 min
Wave Pool MagWave intervals are more important than you might thinkIn our latest podcast Nick Robinson dives into the hot new topic of intervals in wave pools. Joining Nick and editor Bryan Dickerson are Baptiste Caulonque and Clement Ginestet of Endless Surf wave pools. The four explore the intervals inherent in popular surf systems and how that affects the surf itself, the customer experience and ultimately operating expenditures. It’s a fascinating dive into an area that is just now being recognised as a crucial component to surf park operations.2021-11-1841 min
Wave Pool MagQuarterly pool chat with editor-in-chief Bryan DickersonNick Robinson chats with WavePoolMag editor Bryan Dickerson about the latest happenings and goings-on in the wave pool world including upcoming projects, rumors and pipe dreams. The two also map out what wave pool contests could and should look like...2021-10-1845 min
Wave Pool MagAaron Trevis on the state of Surf Lakes five years inAaron Trevis has been tinkering away for well more than five years on Surf Lakes. He built small 1:25 and 1:10 prototypes of the plunger to see if the idea could work. It did. Fast forward to today and licensing has been fast with Surf Lakes selling territories in Hawaii, China, the US, and elsewhere. In all, the company says they have 19 projects in the works with more to be confirmed. WavePoolMag Podcaster Nick Robinson speaks with Aaron to cover the progress in Yeppoon and map out his company’s expansion into the global wave pool marketplace.2021-08-2634 min
Wave Pool MagMeet the person behind Brazil's first wave pool, Oscar SegallOscar Segall is the human behind Fazenda do Grama, Brazil and South America’s first surf-focused wave pool. In this episode podcaster Nick Robinson uncovers the how and why of Segall’s master development. The Wavegarden Cove is the central component to the private development and is only accessible via membership or residency. It could also herald the arrival of wave pools replacing golf courses en mass as future real estate developments copy Oscar’s business plan.2021-08-1938 min
Wave Pool MagCEO Damon Tudor mapping Urbnsurf's growthUrbnsurf Melbourne has been open for a little more than one year. In that time the gates have been shut more often than open. By not pumping out waves to a happy public on the daily, their learning curve for building a thriving, profitable surf park has been incredibly steep. CEO Damon Tudor shares with us an accelerated master class in wave pools, outlining the company’s plans including key targets in Sydney, Perth and elsewhere in Australia. Find out how he expects to get the job done.2021-08-1241 min
Wave Pool MagSurfloch one of the "big six" wave tech providersSurfloch is one of the larger wave tech providers having originally made a splash with the sale of the Flowrider system to White Water. Tom Lochtefeld has led Surfloch into a new era of wave creation coming up with a powerful system for creating top quality surfing waves. He has proved it in the Californian desert at Palm Springs with ex-BSR wavemaker, Cheyne Magnusson and his team at the Palm Springs Surf Club.Check out the video of their incredible few months when the test tank was open: https://vimeo.com/463513131 We also talk about...2021-03-2644 min
Wave Pool MagThe intellectual side of surf parks with Professor Jess PontingJess Ponting relates his early days in Fiji and then working his way around the Pacific to San Diego. He ended up there for life becoming an Associate Professor at San Diego State University and is the Founder/Director of Center for Surf Research. He has an impressive resume: Dr. Jess Ponting is considered the leading academic and consultant in sustainable surf tourism. He holds the world’s first Masters and PhD degrees to focus specifically on this topic and is the world’s most published researcher in the field with 14 scholarly journal articles, 2 books, 2 book chapters, and 2...2021-03-1843 min
Wave Pool MagLife at The Wave in Bristol with Nick HounsfieldNick Hounsfield had a background in healthcare and is the chairman of Surfing England, having long been involved in the governing body. His dream to build a wave pool in a field outside Bristol has captured the attention of thousands, if not millions of people around the UK and the world. He chats with us about the highs and the lows, not just of the inception period but also about ongoing operations and the plans that The Wave has for the future. Exciting stuff!2021-03-1141 min
Wave Pool MagHow to create a wave pool in NorwayI can picture Daniel teaching volleyball on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and wondering how these guys can fly in from Norway and enjoy such an amazing quality of life. So, being a man full of initiative he figured it out, jumped on a plane and moved to Norway to study. He had no choice but to work hard and get his degree, which he did. It was an incredible challenge, but he overcame it and is now a thriving member of Norwegian society and has embarked on another major challenge: creating the first wave pool in Norway.2021-03-0440 min
Wave Pool MagWavegarden update: 43 projects around the world!Catching up with Wavegarden is an exciting conversation. We discuss the traditional diamond shaped "Cove" and how it could be modified to fit different locations and topographies. We talk energy and how the Wavegarden is more efficient than any of it's competitors. We talk about some of the key projects that they're working on around the world and Séan lists the "next to market" contenders. It's definitely an exciting company to be working for!One point that really stood out for me was when Séan outlined some details of the Fazenda do Grama project in Br...2021-02-2553 min
Wave Pool MagScott Bass: well skilled surf journalist chats about his wave pool storiesScott Bass hails from San Diego and runs his own surf show: "The Boardroom Show" Check it out over here https://boardroomshow.com/ It's a solid surfing podcast and an excellent show where Scott brings people together around the stoke of surfing.We get to chat about his experiences in the following pools:Kelly Slater's Surf RanchTyphoon Lagoon in Disney WorldNLand in Texas (now closed)BSR in Waco, TexasIt's a great chat and he's an incredible personality. Thanks Scott!2021-02-1949 min
Wave Pool MagResearch and experimentation - the Wave Prizm storyMark has built a brand around making waves. It's called https://www.waveprizm.com/ , however he is not about to compete with the major players at this stage. In this long conversation Mark recounts how his life led up to his current experimentation with wave machines and discusses his claim that he can make bigger waves that are currently on the market.It's a long chat, that gets very technical in places and some great stories are told in others. I'd love to hear your opinion, but podcasts don't really have a space for comments :(...2021-02-151h 01
Wave Pool MagA helicopter's view of wave pool projects todayWe have an amazing page on our website over on www.wavepoolmag.com called the surf planner. It details all the projects in the space that we've written about and there are potentially quite a few others under wraps. In this chat Bryan and I head through all the projects we're aware of and proceed from the point of view of the companies who provide the technology:Kelly Slater Wave Co.WavegardenAmerican Wave MachinesSurf LakesSurf LochWhite WaterWe also mention the other smaller companies like: Wave Prizm, Swellspot, Swell MFG, Wave SEG, Ola wave...2021-02-0447 min
Wave Pool MagThe concept of Endless SurfAndrew Thatcher grew up surfing in the warm waters off Durban, South Africa and came to live in my home town, much further south before leaving for the USA back in 2000.The happiest coincidence occurred when a family connection to Tom Lochtefeld landed him a job at the legendary wave maker's Surf Loch and Wave Loch company. Tom had created the Flowrider and Andrew helped to spread the piece of joy all around the world. Flowriders are in a wide range of places, from cruise liners, to restaurants, to water parks and as stand alone venues. 2021-01-2839 min
Wave Pool MagRyder Thomas and the Punta Cana projectRyder Thomas is a fun, engaging character, and while he was sitting in a cold grey day in New York, I jumped on a call with him from my base down here in Portugal.We had a long and super interesting conversation all about the inception story of his company Pegasus Lodges, his relation to the Paris wave pool project and then his project down in the Caribbean at Punta Cana. Get this, it has not one but TWO pools to surf.We talk about how Swell International evolved out of this and another exciting...2021-01-2152 min
Wave Pool MagThe imminent opening of Switzerland's new poolAdam Bonvin had a dream a long time ago and worked diligently to create it. His story is an inspiring one, where someone with a completely different background to that of a big time property developer and armed with a passion for the sport envisaged a completely new tourism offer. He is on the road to opening that dream in April 2021 and not even Covid can stop him! Good luck for the launch Adam, it was very motivating to hear your story.Nick2020-12-2247 min
Wave Pool MagSurf coaching in a pool with Surf SimplyRupert Hill set up "Surf Simply" from scratch over in Costa Rica. He has made a remarkable success of it, going from zero to hero in over 10 years. It's been a long hard slog but he is on top of his game now, offering surf weeks for over $6,000 per person and boasting a two year waiting list. That's an incredible achievement. Well done, Surf Simply! Nick picks Ru's brain about surfing and how the coaching aspects changes when you eliminate nature's whims from the equation. Learning to surf and improving your surfing in a pool becomes a...2020-11-1946 min
Wave Pool MagMore surf in the desert - Mesa Arizona!Matt Gunn became disillusioned with the total lack of waves after moving out to Arizona from his native California. Being starved of surf certainly drives you crazy, but would you be crazy enough to build a wave machine AND a wave park? Matt's certainly not crazy, but he's really committed in a quiet, dedicated kind of way. Backed by a big hitters like Shane Beschen and others... well, he's bound to succeed!Good luck, Matt, it was good fun chatting to you and I'll see you at the launch!Nick2020-11-0549 min
Wave Pool MagSurfing in the heart of Paris!The Paris project has been a fascinating combination of public and private co-operation and Baptiste has been working as a consultant in the thick of all the agencies working hard on the project. The promise of perfect machine made waves in the middle of a large capital city hasn't been realized yet - will Paris be the first to market? These large undertakings are notoriously riddled with problems, let's get under the skin of this one with Baptiste.Interestingly "Le Vague Grand Paris" has chosen their wave technology and after initially working with one of...2020-10-2248 min
Wave Pool MagSurf Park Management with Skip TaylorWe discuss Skips background, the wave pool industry as a whole and how he started Surf Park management. Probably the best story was when he flew down to some country in Central Americat to the location of a proposed surf park and was shocked to find a sex store and a gun shop neighbouring the property. Location is pretty important! We dig into his Turtle Bay Hotel project on the North Shore of Hawaii after he did the turnaround there: ramping up mountain biking trails, helping Hans Hedeman to uplift his surf school, he brought in the...2020-10-0853 min
Wave Pool MagHow hard is it to bring a wave pool to Berlin? Find out.In 2014 Berlin was set to plant a Wavegarden Lagoon plow system at an old airstrip outside of town. When the plan was axed by the local council Eirik Randow got all frothy and took it upon himself to do something. In 2016 he kicked off a program to bring the new Wavegarden Cove technology to Berlin. “In the beginning of projects like that you don’t have a very good understanding of what you’re getting into,” he tells us. Find out how the phrase “When in doubt, paddle out” has kept him redlining these past four years on a project with...2020-09-2444 min
The Boardroom Podcast Archives - Surf Splendor044 – Bryan DickersonWith wave pools coming online or going through the permitting process I thought it’d be wise to try and capture a snapshot of what was, what is, and what will be in the Wave Pool industry. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast I’m joined by good friend and the Publisher of Wave Pool Mag, …
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The Boardroom Podcast Archives - Surf Splendor044 – Bryan DickersonWith wave pools coming online or going through the permitting process I thought it’d be wise to try and capture a snapshot of what was, what is, and what will be in the Wave Pool industry. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast I’m joined by good friend and the Publisher of Wave Pool Mag, …
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The Boardroom Podcast044 - Bryan DickersonWith wave pools coming online or going through the permitting process I thought it’d be wise to try and capture a snapshot of what was, what is, and what will be in the Wave Pool industry. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast I’m joined by good friend and the Publisher of Wave Pool Mag, a go-to digital source for the Wave Pool industry; Bryan Dickerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-151h 20
Wave Pool MagShane Beschen on his career, City Wave, DSRTSURF and wave poolsCheck out www.wavepoolmag.com/podcast for the show notes.2020-01-1741 min
Wave Pool MagNew York! Smoking a barrel on Long IslandBrett grew up surfing in Long Island, New York and I caught up with him online to talk about the project he has been working on for over four and a half years. Apologies for the audio quality, (it's tough when you're doing these things over the web), however, you can hear him pretty clearly. Let us know on our Instagram if you have any questions about the park and we'll ask him on to answer them.Hang on for the end of the podcast where I discuss the "state of the industry" - 5 parks open, 1 imminent...2020-01-1044 min
Wave Pool MagSophie Everard ventures into The Wave (Bristol)Sophie Everard is a journalist, passionate snowboarder and surfer who has worked extensively within action sports media for more than ten years and is a published writer for industry-leading snowboard titles. She has also set up a brand called "Mad to Live" through which she promotes a positive, modern message of female empowerment with original content. Attached to the content brand is a series of wildly successful women-only retreats in various places like Portugal, Morocco, Costa Rica, Bali and England.Read more on www.wavepoolmag.com/podcast2020-01-0242 min
Wave Pool MagAndy Hadden's journey towards a wave garden in ScotlandWe get the full story on Andy Hadden's seven year journey in creating another jewel in the Wave Garden crown. By the time this surf park is constructed it could well be the seventh wave garden in operation around the world.Andy relates the story leading up to where he is at now - a massive journey already but still far from over. Exciting times for the wave pool industry!2019-12-1243 min
Wave Pool MagChas Smith: Surf blogging's bad boy weighs in on wave poolsChas Smith is a smart guy. Originally from California, he moved to Oregon and commenced his surfing career at age 10. He earned a bachelor’s degree in intercultural studies (1998) and a master’s degree in linguistics (2001) from Southern California’s Biola University; Smith’s studies included semesters spent studying Arabic in Egypt and English at Oxford University. That short bio is taken from Matt Warshaw's Encyclopedia of Surf, check it out: https://eos.surf/entries/smith-chas/Chas and I discuss a wealth of interesting subjects surrounding his life and wave pools. Here are some of my quest...2019-11-2138 min
Wave Pool MagWhy Greg Webber has been in the wave pool industry for over 15 yearsHas Greg Webber been at this game longer than anyone else? Maybe not, but he sure has a ton of fascinating insights and excellent ideas surrounding the wave pool space. You can check him out on www.webberwavepools.com Before we kicked off the interview Greg inferred to me that he had no problem in my drilling him about the fact that he essentially broadcasts the fact that his wave pools are the best in the world but none have been built. Well, hold your horses, hopefully, a Webber wave pool is taking shape in Orlando, Florida right now...2019-11-1448 min
Wave Pool MagLas Vegas gets a wave pool!We interview Tim Curry, known as TC, who is setting out on the arduous venture to create an oasis of surf in the parched desert surrounding Las Vegas. I am sure the Las Vegas population will be STOKED to hear this and the millions of visitors to the city will be able to practice their cutbacks alongside the locals.Many of you out there may be dreaming about creating your own wave pool in your area. Hopefully, this relaxed chat with TC will put it into perspective for you and feed you with a few insights. If...2019-11-0747 min
Wave Pool MagWavegarden: Creating an idyllic garden filled with waves“Wavegarden”, the sound of that name evokes a zen-like space where waves roll endlessly through green spaces pulsing with lush natural life. As if you didn’t know, it’s actually a company created way back in 2005, that sits deep in a northern Spanish valley. It’s a richly forested and abundant area ravaged by harsh Atlantic winters and pounded by massive waves during the cold, rainy months. It is from this secret hideaway that Sean Young chats to us all about the history of Wavegarden, how he came to join the exclusive firm and how they came to be operati...2019-10-3149 min
Wave Pool MagImmersed in surf: URBNSURF MelbourneHey guys, it's Nick coming to you from a warm and autumnal Algarve in Portugal. The swell is picking up down here and I managed a great session where these glassy beauties where peeling off a hard sand spit. Stoked again after along break! The other day I called up Australia and got to chat to Andrew Ross. It was a great conversation, not just because he's such a down to earth relaxed professional but because he's opening one of the first two Wavegarden Cove's in the world. It's quite tense watching both Bristol and Melbourne (as I do...2019-10-2456 min
Wave Pool MagIn deep with Aaron Trevis, founder of Surf LakesFind out how the Surf lakes technology was born from the founder himself. Aaron Trevis talks candidly of how the idea came to him, how he pulled a team of incredible people together and built a wave wonderland in Yeppoon, Australia. Looking at the explosive wheezing of a mad max style contraption may appear intriguing but when perfect waves barrel out onto the five reefs, one is hooked! There is a heap of sheer determination that has been ploughed into this project, we uncover it all in this episode.2019-10-1934 min
Wave Pool MagThe first dedicated surf park in the world!Andy Ainscough relates the story of how Adventure Park Snowdonia (originally launched in 2015 as Surf Snowdonia) was conceived, built and run. Many pitfalls lurk in a wave pool developers timeline and Andy was lucky enough to overcome them all and now surfs regularly in his creation. The beauty of it is, tons of surfers join him every day in this rustic Welsh valley. It's an iconic place to surf, I know its definitely on my list.2019-10-1839 min
Wave Pool MagHow Wave Pool Mag startedWelcome to our first episode! We start with Bryan Dickerson who founded www.wavepoolmag.com in 2018 and has experienced rapid growth on the platform. During the half-hour chat we learn about Bryan's surf journalism background and how he created the site. We talk about the state and history of the surf industry and how the "wave pool space" came about. It's a pretty big business right now with a lot of money being spent on many projects around the world. We hope you enjoy the idea of the podcast!2019-10-1735 minWave Pool MagWave Pool Mag TrailerNick welcomes you to the podcast and explains who we will interview, when we will release a new episode, how long they will be and why he is doing this."I'm really stoked to be at the forefront of sharing wave pool news and views from many of the global players in the surf lagoon industry. It's a fascinating alternative property development to traditional golf courses and there are so many big issues to discuss. In the words of the WSL CEO, surfing is now at a major inflection point. Why? Due to the proliferation of cool...2019-09-2605 min