Tartan Leisure Ltd, developers of Scotland’s first artificial surf park, Wavegarden Scotland, received unanimous support for its planning permission today (12 August) from the City of Edinburgh Council to build accommodation at the development. The permission includes the HUB complex which will provide food, retail, changing and leisure facilities, together with overnight accommodation.
Last year, Tartan Leisure Ltd received planning permission to redevelop the disused Craigpark Quarry near Ratho into a world-class surfing destination and since then, enabling work has been carried out to prepare the site for the next stage of development.
The newest addition to Scotland’s leisure scene, the Wavegarden Scotland development will provide a world-class surfing and family destination. Recently launched developments in Australia and England have seen huge demand for the Wavegarden Cove technology, with new facilities opening soon in South Korea, Switzerland and Brazil.
The new planning permission now gives the green light for the HUB, with facilities including a restaurant, retail outlet, a surf school, a wellness spa, a café and a number of viewing terraces and an observation deck, overlooking the surf. Set within a 60-acre country park, the waterside accommodation will cater for all needs, including school groups, family groups and international surfers, through luxury lodges, glamping pods, accessible wave pods, bothies and canal births.
Andy Hadden, the co-founder of Tartan Leisure Ltd which is developing Wavegarden Scotland said: “This is a major milestone in our journey to bring this world class surfing and leisure destination to the capital. Importantly, we are supporting local business along the way to help us deliver fantastic amenities, all set in this stunning country park.”
The glamping pods and accessible wave pods will be provided by Queen’s Award for Enterprise winners and Edinburgh based company, Armadilla. Archie Hunter, Managing Director at Armadilla said: “We are delighted to bring our sustainable, high-quality and iconic eco-pods to this landmark new development and providing this accommodation on our home turf makes it extra special. I’m sure guests will find that the entire experience at the Wavegarden Scotland development really offers the wow factor.”
Peter Maniam, of Lothian-based Rogue Village, who will launch Canteen, a contemporary food court, as well as curate the event programme, said: “The Wavegarden Scotland development will become one of the UK’s most forward-thinking, family-friendly venues and we are delighted to develop a unique food destination with the local community at the heart of our plans.”
The Wavegarden Scotland development, which is expected to open in 2022, is set to bring long term socio-economic, recreational and tourism benefits to the local community of Ratho in the region of £11 million per annum and create around 130 new jobs.
Out of all the extreme big wave locations Teahupo'o in Tahiti is probably the most feared. With only a 25 year history Teahupo'o creates the fastest, thickest, biggest barrels on the planet. You need to be good to surf big Teahupo'o and even then you're going to pay a price.
FRESNO, CA – AUGUST 9: (left-right) Filipe Toledo of Brazil and Coco Ho of Hawaii winners of the Michelob PURE Ultra Rumble at The Ranch at The Surf Ranch on August 9, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brady Lawrence/World Surf League via Getty Images)
Coco Ho and Filipe Toledo won the Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Rumble At The Ranch, a one-day, winner-take-all surf showdown in the perfect waves at the Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California. 16 of the world’s best surfers paired up for the first-ever mixed tag team event, with prize money going to charity.
FRESNO, CA – AUGUST 9: Coco Ho of Hawaii winning the final of the Michelob PURE Ultra Rumble at The Ranch at The Surf Ranch with team mate Filipe Toledo of Brazil on August 9, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kenny Morris/World Surf League via Getty Images)
Inspired performances from Ho and Toledo saw them defeat Olympic qualifiers Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) and Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) to take the event title thanks to a near-perfect wave from Toledo (9.67 out of a possible 10) and the highest scoring wave of the day. The winning pair nominated Surfrider Foundation’s LA Chapter as the recipients of a $10,000 charitable donation in their name.
FRESNO, CA – AUGUST 9: Filipe Toledo of Brazil surfing winning the final of the Michelob PURE Ultra Rumble at The Ranch at The Surf Ranch with team mate Coco Ho of Hawaii on August 9, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kenny Morris/World Surf League via Getty Images)
Ho and Toledo powered through the draw to reach the Final, defeating Alyssa Spencer (USA) and Kolohe Andino (USA) in the Quarterfinals, and then eliminating Sage Erickson (USA) and the 11X WSL Champion Kelly Slater (USA) in the Semifinals.
Igarashi and Weston-Webb dominated their opening match-ups, with two of the highest heat totals of the day, sending home Lakey Peterson (USA) and Griffin Colapinto (USA) in the Quarterfinals, followed by Caroline Marks (USA) and Adriano de Souza (USA) in the Semifinal. However, the pair fell short in the Final and weren’t able to post the excellent-range scores required to take the win.
“We all compete to have those situations where we get to perform under pressure, and that’s what I’ve been missing the most these past few months,” said Igarashi. “I definitely got my dose over the last couple of hours. It’s an epic format and Tati has been surfing so good.”
“It was fun out there today and it felt good,” said Slater. “It’s different because there’s not so much on the line but there’s a little bit of that competitive feeling there. Sage and I have been having fun and having some practice sessions, getting ready and talking about our game plan.”
“Yesterday was surreal to watch that beautiful empty left and imagine and celebrate Uncle Derek it was awesome,” said Ho. “I’m very thankful to everyone for making it happen.”
The Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Rumble at the Ranch is proudly supported by Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, Shiseido, Red Bull, Jose Cuervo, Jeep, CLIF Bar, Havaianas, and Hydro Flask.
Final Results
1: Coco Ho and Filipe Toledo (16.24)
2: Tatiana Weston-Webb and Kanoa Igarashi (14.63)
Semifinal Results
SF 1: Coco Ho and Filipe Toledo (15.96) def. Sage Erickson and Kelly Slater (10.33)
SF 2: Tatiana Weston-Webb and Kanoa Igarashi (16.50) def. Caroline Marks and Adriano de Souza (16.17)
Quarterfinal Results
QF 1: Coco Ho and Filipe Toledo (14.07) def. Alyssa Spencer and Kolohe Andino (11.34)
QF 2: Sage Erickson and Kelly Slater (14.32) def. Carissa Moore and Seth Moniz (13.70)
QF 3: Caroline Marks and Adriano de Souza (15.60) def. Kirra Pinkerton and Conner Coffin (10.20)
QF 4: Tatiana Weston-Webb and Kanoa Igarashi (16.03) def. Lakey Peterson and Griffin Colapinto (15.87)
Today is historic! Not only did we just score super fun surf on the Outer Banks, but on the way home we committed to charging the ferry wave. Some how, some way this Ferry Wave keeps getting better!? Today was buy far the biggest ones that I’ve ever witnessed. Stoked for the Hurricane to pass by New Jersey & bring some nuts surf!
