Having just celebrated his 52nd birthday earlier this month, Tony "Birdman" Hawk is still doing what skateboarders do. On Memorial Day, Hawk and his family turned up at a Lemoore apartment complex with a drained swimming pool. Understand: an empty swimming pool is nirvana for skateboarders. "Sometimes people ask me...
Lemoore Surf Ranch Tech to Power World's Largest Man-Made Wave in Coachella
Kelly Slater is planning to build the world's largest man-made wave in the desert. The legendary surfer is the developer and owner of the $30 million Surf Ranch complex in Lemoore that features 7 foot waves in a 2,000 foot long pool. The facility has hosted several pro surfing events...
At Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Celebrities Pay $10K an Hour to Ride Waves
The Kelly Slater Wave Company Surf Ranch, also known as Slater's wave, is a 20-acre surfing park in Lemoore. The man-made waves hit speeds of 20 mph and heights of 8 feet, making it suitable for World Surf League Championship Tour events. Listen to this article: Customers pay $10,000 to...