Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
From Lemoore to Abu Dhabi: Kelly Slater's Wave Machine Brings Surfing to Arabian Desert
By admin
Published 2 years ago on
November 6, 2023

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

News of surfing giant Kelly Slater hitting an engineered wave in Abu Dhabi rippled across social media Monday as his Surf Ranch concept opens in the United Arab Emirates’ capital next month. And the proprietary technology used to create the wave comes directly out of Lemoore.

In June, news came out that Surf Abu Dhabi would open in December. Using precision engineering refined at the Surf Ranch, “the wave facility will deliver the perfect, barreling wave every time,” a news release from the World Surf League stated. The World Surf League owns the Kelly Slater Wave Co., according to Surfer Magazine.

“It’s hard to believe that this thing exists,” Slater said in the post. He’s an 11-time World Surf League champion and founder of the Kelly Slater Wave Co. “We knew that if somebody could build something to the best quality it would be here in this part of the world.”

Waves in Lemoore $415 Each Ride, $50,000 For the Day?

The hydrofoil powering the 6-foot-tall, 2,300-foot-long wave can be adjusted for different skill levels, according to the website. Riders can shred beginner waves to World Surf League-certified waves. The Lemoore resort has played host to the Surf Ranch Pro numerous times.

Getting a ride on the wave might be a little hard. Numerous surfing news sites say that lining up a Surf Ranch visit depends on who you know. The website does not advertise pricing. Attempts to contact the Surf Ranch, as well as the Kelly Slater Wave Co. and the World Surf League were not returned by Monday afternoon.

In 2022, website Surf Hungry advertised an all-inclusive VIP deal for $5,499 and a $182 booking fee. Renting the Surf Ranch for a day would cost $50,000 during peak season and $35,000 in the off-season. Based on how often a wave could be generated and ridden, the website broke it down to about $415 per wave.

But the Surf Ranch advertises more than just a wave pool. They also have coaches on hand to help beginners or pros and a chef cooking made-to-order meals.

The Surf Ranch has also brought celebrities to Lemoore, from Chris Hemsworth, Tony Hawk, and Eddie Vedder to more recently, professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.

Kelly Slater Wave Co. licensed the technology to Surf Abu Dhabi, according to the release. Surf news magazine The Inertia reports the resort at Abu Dhabi will be more open to the public than the Lemoore Surf Ranch. The wave pool also will be larger and longer, though estimates are unclear of exactly how much bigger.

“When we opened the first wave, the mystery it created and excitement that ensued was something I’m not sure many have experienced,” said Slater. “Surfing reaches people in all corners of the globe and I’m always surprised with who gravitates towards this world. Having a KSWC wave in Abu Dhabi is something I’ve never dreamt would happen but here it is.”

RELATED TOPICS:

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

DON'T MISS

First California EV Mandates Hit Automakers This Year. Most Are Not Even Close

DON'T MISS

Fresno County Man Killed in Head-On Collision Identified

DON'T MISS

California Allocates $56 Million to Combat Youth Homelessness

DON'T MISS

Let the Hunt for Fresno County Fruit Trail Delights Begin!

DON'T MISS

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Southwest Shooting Through Valley Crime Stoppers’ Tip

DON'T MISS

18 Injured in Knife Attack in Hamburg, Report Says

DON'T MISS

White House National Security Council Hit by More Firings, Sources Say

DON'T MISS

All Six People Aboard Plane That Crashed in San Diego Confirmed Dead

DON'T MISS

Explore the Wild Side of Route 66 With These Natural Wonders

DON'T MISS

Billy Joel Cancels Touring After Being Diagnosed With a Brain Disorder

DON'T MISS

Justice Department Reaches Deal to Allow Boeing to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes

UP NEXT

Let the Hunt for Fresno County Fruit Trail Delights Begin!

UP NEXT

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Southwest Shooting Through Valley Crime Stoppers’ Tip

UP NEXT

Clovis Church’s ‘Giving Truck’ Offers Free Coffee With a Twist

UP NEXT

Memorial Day Weekend Packed With Fresno Area Events. Which Will You Attend?

UP NEXT

Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Carl Raymond Lipsey

UP NEXT

Visalia Police Hand Out 53 Citations in Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety Crackdown

UP NEXT

Fresno County Detectives Revive 2017 Drive-By Murder Case

UP NEXT

The Artist Tree Set to Open Second Fresno Cannabis Location

UP NEXT

Fresno Unified Is Fixing Accessibility to HR Building After Months of Complaints

UP NEXT

Clovis North Seniors Barred from Walking at Graduation After Caught with Alcohol

9 of a Doctor’s 10 Children Are Killed in Israel’s Latest Strikes in Gaza

13 hours ago

Daisy Can’t See or Hear, but She Knows How to Love

18 hours ago

How to Travel Without a Phone

19 hours ago

Chukchansi Casino Hosts Job Fair to Fill 80 Food and Beverage Positions

19 hours ago

California’s High Living Costs and Rampant Poverty Sharpen Its Economic Divide

19 hours ago

Fresno County Man Killed in Head-On Collision Identified

1 day ago

California Allocates $56 Million to Combat Youth Homelessness

1 day ago

Let the Hunt for Fresno County Fruit Trail Delights Begin!

1 day ago

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Southwest Shooting Through Valley Crime Stoppers’ Tip

1 day ago

18 Injured in Knife Attack in Hamburg, Report Says

1 day ago

Clovis Memorial Run Brings the Community Together, Supports Senior Programs

The annual Clovis Memorial Run brought runners and walkers to the new Clovis Senior Activity Center on May 24, featuring multiple races that...

7 hours ago

7 hours ago

Clovis Memorial Run Brings the Community Together, Supports Senior Programs

12 hours ago

Attorney Error Lowers Fees in Fresno Measure P Case

12 hours ago

Trump Gives Commencement Address at West Point, Stressing a New Era

13 hours ago

9 of a Doctor’s 10 Children Are Killed in Israel’s Latest Strikes in Gaza

Blind and deaf, Daisy is a gentle senior pup who has blossomed in foster care and is now searching for a loving home. (Mell's Mutts)
18 hours ago

Daisy Can’t See or Hear, but She Knows How to Love

19 hours ago

How to Travel Without a Phone

19 hours ago

Chukchansi Casino Hosts Job Fair to Fill 80 Food and Beverage Positions

California Wealth and Poverty
19 hours ago

California’s High Living Costs and Rampant Poverty Sharpen Its Economic Divide

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Search

Send this to a friend