Vid: this is a pretty nutty artificial wave
Wave pools have been around for years now, and from what I hear, some are kinda fun. But the people at Wavegarden have taken things to a whole new level. According to their website, their computer controlled wave making system can be used in both natural and artificial bodies of water. In the video below […]
You think Sydney’s cold in winter? Check out Nova Scotia.
According to this story from Canada’s CBC TV, Nova Scotia has some great waves during winter. But they’re just a wee bit chilly by Australian standards… an interesting little yarn about how a rural village called Lawrencetown Beach is benefiting from an influx of surfers. Lots of tough Canadian surfers and some very fun looking […]
Grow your own artificial reef?
I’ve no idea if this could possibly work. The mind boggles! The artificial Reef will be constructed electrolytically. By applying a week electric current in seawater mineral material will build up on the cathode (negative pole). Chemically this material is equivalent to limestone or coral and will be an excellent host for catalyzing sea-life. Read […]
surfing rats
Paul sent us this link. Some kids have taught their pet rats to surf. And they have the pictures to prove it. Deeply weird! Pictured: The incredible surfing rats who were taught to ride 4ft waves | Mail Online.
Meyerhoffer – The Evolution of Wave Riding
There’s no two ways about it. The Meyerhoffer board looks like something from a fever dream…
Weird waves: The Silver Dragon
In September of 2008, Greg and Rusty Long and Mark Healey joined writer Mike Cianciulli and photographer A.J. Neste from Gerard Sports Marketing on a mission to surf the Qiantang River bore in China Apparently the bore is known to locals as The Silver Dragon and is the focus of a riverside festival. The river […]
Kelly Slater’s Having a Party – with a credit card company?
Press received at RealSurf: Summer isn’t over yet, thanks to Kelly Slater and Brett Dennen. If you’ve got a Citi card and are in the L.A. area on November 21, please join Citi and SPIN for a VIP reception and celebration of the world-famous surfer’s new book, For the Love published by Chronicle Books. Held […]
River surfing
Eisbach, Germany YouTube – Munich Eisbach River Surfing. Eisbach’s wikipedia entry Montreal… Zambezi River