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I n the last few years, wave pools have exploded in popularity. The ball was a slow roll, but once a bunch of smart people
figured how, exactly, one could recreate one of nature’s most impressive features, that ball became a juggernaut. They’re a
divisive topic, though — turns out that making a perfect wave in a pool leaves a very large environmental footprint. Surfrider
Europe has officially taken a side: It does not support artificial surfing wave pool projects.
“Though many arguments exist for their recreational benefits, Surfrider Foundation Europe, a nonprofit created by surfers,
takes the stance that the environmental concerns outweigh their value,” Surfrider wrote in mid-June (https://surfrider.eu
/en/learn/news/surfrider-europe-responds-to-entreaties-about-artificial-surfing-waves-121611202476.html).
It’s a tough position for a lot of surfers. Most, of course, are at least slightly concerned about the myriad environmental issues
we’re facing. But most, of course, love surfing a good wave. And while surfing a good wave is indeed very fun, it pales in
comparison when it comes to real-life importance. Surfing, aside from being fun, is useless. Utterly and completely useless. Its
sole purpose is fun. Which is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? One could argue that the only really important thing in life is to have a
good time, since none of us are making it out alive and only a select few will make any lasting difference. Face it: within a few
generations, unless you do something huge, you will be dust in the wind and no one will remember you, so you might as well
have a really good time while you’re here. But wave pools, while extraordinarily fun, will have lasting effects on the
environment, and those future generations that will have forgotten all about you are going to need the environment to survive.
“Their construction implies land artificialization (pool, parking, roads) on natural or agricultural areas,” Surfrider continued.
“This artificialization contributes to habitat destruction and adds to the decline of biodiversity… Operating them implies a
huge water consumption, with pools containing anywhere from 25 to 35.000m3 (equal to 10 to 14 Olympic pools), it is
unnecessary and irresponsible to build these operations in the current context of climate change where water availability is on
high alerts.”
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Wave machines are indeed an enormous energy suck. According to Surfrider Europe, the Waco wave pool’s wave generator,
which uses American Wave Machine technology, uses 450 kW of electricity. That’s the same average consumption as 800
French households. “In the framework of energetic transition and renewable energy development,” Surfrider wrote, “consuming
less energy is a priority for our society.”
It must be noted here that Surfrider’s Los Angeles chapter was the recent recipient of $10,000 from the WSL’s
(https://www.worldsurfleague.com/) Rumble at the Ranch, which, of course, was held at a wave pool. The Surf Ranch in
particular does a few things to offset the inherent environmental issues: back in 2016, it was announced that The Kelly Slater
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Wave Company partnered with PG&E’s Solar Choice Program to go 100 percent solar. The wave is powered by renewable
energy and reportedly emits zero carbon emissions (https://www.theinertia.com/surf/kelly-slaters-perfect-wave-is-now-
powered-by-the-sun/), but it’s still a complicated web. It would be better for the environment if wave pools didn’t exist, but the
simple fact is that they do exist and will continue to exist. And since they’re not going anywhere any time soon, it’s better that
they at least try and do their part to have a lower footprint.
Surfrider Europe addressed that in a roundabout way in its announcement. “Now is not a time for excess consumption,
economic growth-seeking, or projects disconnected from the environmental issues we are facing today,” it said. “The reality of
climate change should force us to rethink our growth models to reduce natural resource consumption and reconcile our
relationship with nature.”
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J Johnothan
18 August, 2020
There could be a way to build wave park but not hurt the environment
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18 August, 2020
"If you are willing to accept the assertion that sur"ng is a colossal waste of time, then I'll concede
I've wasted my life. But in a better and more graceful manner than any of my two legged
counterparts".
"Sur"ng , aside from being fun, is useless. Utterly and completely useless. "
someone's sounding quite a bit like el Gato..........
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19 August, 2020
450 KW a day? or what is that consumption rate per day? Respond if you know
G grapesofwrath Rneycraft
19 August, 2020
Operating load, I'd imagine. A normal kettle has a load of 3kW so its like 150 kettles on the go... like
a small village in Ireland at breakfast time...
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