September 13, 2006

Wave Cave Update

Things are not looking all that positive here folks.

I have decided to put this project on hold. The main reason being that I simply can not locate real estate that is properly zoned and reasonalby priced for this type of facility (recreational) especially a property within a reasonable distance from the Vancouver's core. Rezoning is an option in some areas but could in fact take upwards of 2 years to complete. It's been a struggle to say the least.

There is obviously interest. We have had over 175 web surveys completed with the vast majority indicating they would purchase an annual membership.

We appreciate all of the support and I will continue to look for suitable areas. If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to send me an email.

Posted by erik at 11:40 AM | Comments (0)

January 24, 2006

Making Progress

We have narrowed down the locations now to 3 possibles:

1. Coquitlam - near United Blvd.
2. North Van - just on north side of Second Narrows bridge
3. Richmond - near RDS skatepark

Take the SURVEY and use the comments section at the bottom of the form to let us know where you want this thing.

Posted by erik at 03:50 PM | Comments (0)

January 21, 2006

Flatland Skim Videos

For those of you who have not seen much Skimboarding, here is a link to some great videos.

Take the SURVEY, let's build this indoors!

Posted by erik at 09:41 AM | Comments (0)

January 20, 2006

Update: Features Shortlist & Location

Standing Wave in Action!

Click on this image to start the video.

Wave Cave Features:
Here is what we are seeing as the most sought after attractions for the first Wave Cave facility:

1. Indoor Standing/Surfing Wave
2. Indoor Skimboard Park
3. Indoor Climbing/Rock Wall

Location:
To house all of this plus a concession, change rooms, showers etc. will take up nearly 15,000 square feet. Since this is zoned as recreation and includes a pool, it will be very difficult to get any municipality to allow it in an industrial area, therefore warehouses are pretty much out of the picture.

The best complex we have found where there is suitable space available is the Riverport Sports Complex (http://riverport.ca) near the RDS skatepark (http://rdsskatepark.com).

Tell us what you think! Fill out the survey and send us your comments!

Posted by erik at 01:40 PM | Comments (0)

January 18, 2006

Skimboard Park - #2

So after a large number of submissions to the survey in the last 2 days, a Skimboard Park is now the most chosen feature to accompany the Standing Wave at the Wave Cave. For more on Skim Boarding, check out Skull Skates..

http://skullskates.com/skimboardcity/main.html

We have looked a quite a few warehouses and spaces for this indoor surfing facility and now we are starting a short list of areas. Here is what we have so far: North Van (3 blocks from Sea Bus), False Creek Flats (Main and Terminal), North Burnaby (Willingdon and Lougheed), Coquitlam (United Blvd), and Richmond.

Take the survey, use the Comments section at the bottom and tell us where you want this thing!

Posted by erik at 09:15 PM | Comments (0)

January 16, 2006

Wave Cave Features - Short List

For those of you who have filled out the survey (80 and counting) it looks like the most popular additional features requested are 1) Indoor Climbing Wall, 2) Indoor Skate Park.

What do you want to see at the Wave Cave?

Posted by erik at 11:35 AM | Comments (0)

January 12, 2006

What is Indoor Wakeboarding?

A question being asked by some of you filling out the survey. Below is a very short clip of indoor wakeboarding. This is basically what we are would be putting in the Wave Cave. We would add some obstacles e.g. Sliders, Rails, etc. that are anchored but can be moved/removed to suit each rider. The pool will be about 60 feet wide and about 200 feet long.

320x240, Streaming MP4, 345KB, 10 secs, 512kbps

Click on the image to start the video.

If you can't see the image, download the video here:
http://wavecave.com/video/indoorwake1.mp4

Posted by erik at 11:54 AM | Comments (0)

December 31, 2005

The Wave Cave

The idea was to build a place that was healthy for the body and mind where kids of all ages could and would catch a few waves.

I came up with the idea of building an indoor Surf pool (not exactly a revelation) when I was in Todos Santos learning to Surf, more like learning how not to bite it every time I tried to stand up. The fact is that I am not much of a public pool guy but I love being on the beach and in the Surf. There had to be a way to bring that feeling back to Vancouver in our rainy wet winters.

The Wave Cave was born and I have been obsessing over it ever since. In 2005 I revisited the idea and talked with the boys over at Wave Loch and ADG. They had made great progress on the Nylon/Foam covered Flowrider standing waves. The technology is here, it would seem that the riders are here as well, now was the time to drop in.

The preliminary market research, revenue/expense proformas and funding initiatives are all on track. I am now working on the facility design, location short-listing and strategic initiatives.

Interested in investing or just want to know more? Reach out..

Erik Lagerway
erik AT wavecave dot com
www.wavecave.com

Posted by erik at 07:51 AM | Comments (0)