The problem with going surfing, especially in the UK, is that you’re at the mercy of the elements. You can go all the way to Cornwall or somewhere, but if the weather isn’t right, it no good.
Surf Snowdonia in North Wales has changed that. Built into the site of an old aluminium work, it’s a man-made surfing lagoon that offers perfect waves, all the time. The lagoon is 300m long and 110m wide, which is the size of six football pitches. A snowplough-shaped underwater foil creates up to 50 waves an hour, up to 6ft, and fast enough to create barrels. The owners claim it's the longest man-made surf wave in the world.
Technology like this, that guarantees waves, could also help surfing one day become an Olympic sport.
Surf Snowdonia director Andy Ainscough, said that the heated changing rooms and hot showers will help non-surfers get a start in the sport. "The hardest bit about surfing is that first learning stage. This fast-forwards this. I'm confident that our instructors could get anyone up."
[via BBC]
