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Work underway on inclusive inland surfing destination in Bristol for people of all abilities
Work to build The Wave, an inland surfing destination on the edge of Bristol, has started on site after a contract was signed with Spanish technology partner, Wavegarden. The project has also secured the financial backing of Jar Capital to fully fund the development. The project will be using Wavegarden’s
‘Cove’ wave-making technology to bring surfing to the city. The Cove technology generates up to 1,000 quality waves per hour, with heights starting at 50cm and peaking at almost 2m,
allowing people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to experience surfing. “It has been a long, and at times frustrating,
journey along the road to realising my dream of building a beautiful inland surfing destination. However we now have land and planning permission, financial backers, the right technology and an incredible team of experts working together to make the vision a reality. It is all systems go and we are now on site preparing for construction,” says Wave
founder Nick Hounsfield. The Wave is being designed to ensure it is
fully accessible to all and aims to give those with disabilities the opportunity to learn to surf, or improve their surfing, in a safe environment. UK Adaptive Surfer, Spike Kane, says: “The
Wave Bristol has a vision of barrier-free design that welcomes and accommodates absolutely everybody. I believe that it will be instrumental in the growth and development of adaptive surfing in the UK.”
Sport England invests £40m to get families active
Sport England have been allocated £40m from the National Lottery to fund 22 projects around the country, with the aim of bringing families closer together through sport and physical activity. The 22 projects will focus on helping families
who are on low incomes, or have low levels of education or employment. This comes from the idea that many parents from this background lack the skills or confidence to take
part in sport with their children as they fear they cannot keep up. The selected projects have the potential to
impact 15,000 families. They include the Pankhurst Trust in Manchester, which provides an empowering and safe space for women and families who have been victims of domestic violence, and Cambridgeshire County Council, which will use the funding to introduce an
activity roadshow that will enable low income families to try out sports activities. According to recent research, only one in five
children get enough exercise. Jayne Molyneux, Sport England, director of children and young people says: “Just by seeing their parents being active, children can be inspired to do the same, and if they have an enjoyable experience they’re far more likely to continue as an adult.”
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