Plans go in for new wave pool for Kent, UK!

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A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The Seahive, a surf wellness resort on the site of a former colliery spoil tip in Betteshanger Country Park, Kent.

£40 million flagship project near Deal will be integral to the wider country park which already attracts in excess of 200,000 visitors per year.

The overall masterplan for the 15-acre site will feature a Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon with 20 types of artificial waves, for beginners and experts alike.

The vision for the project is to create a hub of activity and sports facilities for the local community, including educational activities for schools, surf lessons, space for co-working and events and much more.

The Seahive was created by founder Jim Storey, an avid surfer and mental health advocate, he is keen that the project reflects the authenticity of the ethos and has taken great measures to put in place extensive sustainability and ecology requirements to make the site a sustainable and viable project.

“My vision has always been far greater than just creating an inland surf lagoon.
The Seahive is a purpose-driven, inclusive business anchored around the power of blue health and its impact on both physical and mental wellbeing.”

“We are passionate about creating an immersive, authentic destination that empowers people to push boundaries in a safe environment, improves and protects wellbeing, encourages communities to connect, creates environmental changemakers, equips kids with knowledge and self-belief, increases tourism, supports local businesses and generates hundreds of jobs.”

For more information about The Seahive visit:

www.theseahive.com

Isa World Para Surfing Championship

Davi Teixeira, Team Brazil Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

The action ramped up for day two of the 2022 Pismo Beach ISA World Para Surfing Championship Hosted by AmpSurf (WPSC) with the world’s best para surfers putting on a show.

A slight decrease in swell from day one allowed for clean, long rides and some of the best surfing ever seen at the WPSC. Fourteen waves in the excellent range (8.00-10.00) were registered by nine different surfers.

The excellence started early with three-time gold medalist Alcino ‘Pirata’ Neto(BRA) and 2021 bronze medalist Dariel Melendez (CRC) each scoring waves of 8.93 in Men’s Stand 3.

Meanwhile Sarah Almagro (ESP) managed to slip slightly ahead of defending Women’s Prone 2 champion Jocelyn Neumueller (AUS). Almagro collected an impressive 16.93 heat total, Neumueller a 16.83.

Brazil’s Davi Teixeira already holds multiple records at the WPSC, including youngest World Champion, and today he set yet another, the highest heat total in Para Surfing history. Collecting a near-perfect 19.24 heat total, the 2016 gold medalist saw himself atop the leaderboard of the hotly contested Men’s Prone 2, which includes former gold medalists Jesse Billauer (USA), Freddy Marimon(COL), and Jose Martinez (USA).

It was Teixeira’s ability to string together multiple critical maneuvers that set him apart and led to his record-breaking performance. And while he’d love to win gold again this week, he also has bigger ambitions.

 

“I want to be a Paralympic athlete,” Teixeira said. “I want to surf and get into the Paralympics. I want to stay there, I want to surf there and in the name of Jesus I want to win there.”

Emma Dieters, Team Australia Photo: ISA / Jersson Barboza

Two women are in contention to win their fourth gold medals this week, Victoria Feige (CAN) in Women’s Kneel and Melissa Reid (ENG) in Women’s Vision Impairment 2. Both found the highest single wave scores in their classifications and are confidently moving forward in the competition.

One of the best performances in Women’s Prone 2 came from first-time WPSC competitor Emma Dieters (AUS). A surgery in early 2021 saw the 39-year-old mother of two unexpectedly become a quadriplegic. After encouragement from fellow Australian Sam Bloom, a two-time gold medalist, Dieters returned to the ocean earlier this year.

“I used to surf when I was a young kid and I competed. Then having kids, I was out of the water for a while, but I really wanted to get back in the water.

“I had bad neck pain and had to get surgery and that’s when I acquired my injury. I didn’t want to let that dream and goal go, so now I’m out in the water doing it differently. I wanted to show the kids that no matter what you can always achieve your dream.”

Competition will resume at Pismo Beach Pier with Women’s Prone 1 at 7am, EST, Wednesday, December 7 .

Team England, Including Melissa Reid (ENG) one of two women in contention to win their fourth gold medals this week Photo: ISA / Sean Evans

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British Surfing require three Independent Non-Executive Directors

British Cup champion Luke Dillon and the British team Huntigton.

British Surfing is responsible for the selection, preparation and management of British teams competing on the world stage including the Olympic Games.

The Board of Directors have identified the need to enhance the skills and experience within the existing Board, to build on the progress of recent years.

Therefore they wish to recruit three new Board members with specialist expertise in the following areas:

1. Performance & Talent Development
2. Commercial & Marketing
2. Finance (Treasurer)

The Board meets formally six times per year either in person or remotely and as necessary from time to time. There is an expectation that Board members will also support specific projects or be members of one or more sub-committees as well as attending the occasional surfing event.

The roles are voluntary and reasonable expenses will be paid.

How to apply
If you are interested to get involved and play an important part in British Surfings future, please contact Jon Austin at [email protected] who can provide the recruitment pack.

Should you subsequently wish to apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Jon Austin at the same email address, clearly identifying how your skills and experiences are relevant to the requirements outlined in the role description, and the unique qualities you will bring to the role.

Please also state at the outset which of the three roles you are applying for.

The recruitment pack is here