First Ever Indoor Surfing Competition in the U.S. Held in Nashua

Competitive surfers showcased their skills on American Wave Machines (www.americanwavemachines.com) SurfStream  technology in the first official surfing competition held indoors in the United States.

More than 25 surfers, ages nine to 18, participated in the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) competition on August 17 at Surf’s Up in Nashua. New Hampshire resident Kainalu "Kai" Nichols, 14, was the big winner of the day, claiming the championship in both the Junior Men’s (ages 15-17) and Open Division categories. Robbie Goodwin was the champion in the 11 and under division, with Braeden Logue leading the 12-14 category.
 
“With a talented group of young surfers, and amazing waves provided by American Wave Machines at Surf’s Up, our first indoor surfing competition was a huge success,” said Lenny Nichols, Northern New England District Director, Eastern Surfing Association.

American Wave Machines’ SurfStream technology generates natural feeling standing waves. The SurfStream at Surf’s Up is allegedly the world's largest standing wave machine with a 32-foot channel that produces two- to six-foot waves, including barreling waves that challenge even experienced surfers.
 
“We are really proud to have this official event use American Wave Machines’ technology,” said John Luff, dusiness development, American Wave Machines. “Having this caliber of competition indoors illustrates the sport’s growth potential because it eliminates barriers that have stunted the sport’s growth – including weather, proximity to the ocean and length of time between rides, and it allows surfers to get that natural wave experience. We look forward to more contests that utilize our technologies as American Wave Machines grows the sport and allows developers to bring new experiences into their projects worldwide.”
 
American Wave Machines also has patented technology that creates an infinite variety of waves that replicate point break, beach break, and reef break without long waits. Called PerfectSwell, it is an air-pressure system to create naturally occurring ocean swells for an authentic world class surfing experience, and is currently operational and expanding into new locations around the world.
 
“More Americans want to learn to surf than they want to learn any other sport. American Wave Machines’ technology helps meet this demand with its real wave experience. Whether it is in surf parks, tourist destinations or at retail and entertainment complexes, we look forward to bringing this unique technology and experience to even more audiences worldwide,” Luff said.
 
In addition to Nashua, SurfStreams are either operational or under construction in La Ola Movistar, Peru; Sundsvall, Sweden; Turks & Caicos; Montreal, Quebec; and Rapid City, South Dakota.