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22 Jul, 2017
16 Jun, 2017
Every Grom’s Dream Wavepool Session
16 Jun, 2017
It’s been a couple weeks since Wavegarden revealed their new Cove technology to the world, and this week they released another video clip from their winter testing sessions, this one featuring Brazilian Super-grom Mateus Herdy getting the Cove to himself for a dream solo session. Endless empty waves, sunny skies,...
Read more22 May, 2017
Could Wavegarden’s New Technology Be The Holy Grail In Place-Making?
22 May, 2017
After last week’s public announcement of the Wavegarden Cove technology, much has been said regarding what it means for the surf industry to finally have such an economically viable wave pool, but what does this new technology mean for the real estate development industry, the ones who will actually...
Read more15 May, 2017
11 May, 2017
Honokea Wavepool Review 2017
11 May, 2017
Welcome to our first annual Wavepool Technology Review for 2017. As a passionate team of surfers and developers, we have the option to work with any wave technology we choose. We have spent over 6 years analyzing the evolution of these technologies. Our first project was in Austin,...
Read more10 May, 2017
Wavegarden Unveils New Cove Technology
10 May, 2017
VIA WAVEGARDEN: After months of rumors and speculation in the media, we finally announced our latest technology – the Wavegarden Cove. Imagine a surf spot far from the ocean, with a variety of amazing “peaks” where surfers can safely catch as many waves as they can handle. This vision...
Read more10 May, 2017
Brian Keaulana’s First Impressions of Wavegarden’s Cove Technology
10 May, 2017
Last October, the Honokea team took a trip across the globe to visit our friends at Wavegarden in San Sebastian to see what their new Cove technology was all about. Traveling to the beautiful Basque country is always a special experience, and when you also get to surf a...
Read more12 Jan, 2017
How to be a pro surfer in 2017
12 Jan, 2017
Surf brands are perpetually combing the beaches of the world for new rising talent, in hopes of discovering the next Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Dane Reynolds, etc… And while a certain level of competitive skill is a prerequisite, that’s not the only requirement for becoming a surf star. There’s the...
Read more06 Jan, 2017
Surf World Buzzes About New Wavegarden Technology
06 Jan, 2017
Ever know a juicy secret yet have to keep your lips sealed for what seems like an eternity? Torture! Well that’s what the Honokea team has been enduring lately. Our brilliant Spanish partners at Wavegarden have been working on a completely new wave pool for the last few years,...
Read more15 Nov, 2016
What Guests Are Saying About NLand Surf
15 Nov, 2016
After nearly 4 years of development, America’s first surf park, NLand Surf, in Austin, TX, is finally open. As with anything new and groundbreaking, the project has seen its share of challenges. First, a permitting issue with Travis County stalled the grand opening this Summer. Now, damage to the filtration system...
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