Aventuur

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve received resource consent for our Auckland Surf Park. Located in Dairy Flat, New Zealand’s first surf park will provide world-class sport, recreation, hospitality and tourism amenities that celebrate Aotearoa, its surfing heritage and culture, and the area’s rural character. With a significant focus on sustainability, the masterplanned community includes a co-located Spark New Zealand data centre and 7-hectare solar farm. Notably, excess heat from Spark's data centre (planned to be powered by renewable energy, including on-site generation from the solar farm) will be harnessed to warm the surfing lagoon year-round – a world-first. We’re thankful for all the support we’ve received to date, including from leading organisations and athletes who believe in the surf park’s potential to enhance wellbeing, and deliver an iconic destination for locals, Kiwi surfers and visitors to New Zealand. Subject to further regulatory approvals being received, construction is expected to commence in late 2024, ahead of opening to the public in 2027. To learn more, visit https://www.aventuur.com. New Zealand Government, Auckland Council, Invest New Zealand, Surfing New Zealand, MicroSurfAcademy, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, Water Safety New Zealand, Skateboarding New Zealand (SBNZ) Inc, Paralympics New Zealand. #auckland #surfpark #community #surfing #wellbeing #hospitality #destination #realestate #sustainability #spark #datacentre #newzealand #aotearoa

The wonders of modern technology! In late 2023, surf legends Adrian "Ace" Buchan, Conner Coffin, and Glenn Hall executed a strike mission to WAVEPARK, Seoul, South Korea, aiming to develop and refine new competition waves before Korea’s first-ever World Surf League QS events. As Ace and the boys surfed their hearts out, our fluid dynamics team back in Spain tuned in live, using the surfers' feedback to improve the waves until they were absolutely perfect. A week later, the WSL kicked off their two contests – QS3000 Shortboard and QS Longboard. Thanks to all the surfers and the teams from Aventuur, MicroSurfAcademy and Wave Park for their hard work! 🔎 Read the full news: https://lnkd.in/dzZNz8Wb

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Rip Curl to deliver a premier surf retail destination at the Perth Surf Park. The flagship store will offer an extensive range of Rip Curl wetsuits and apparel, market-leading surfboards and surf hardware, beach essentials and park merchandise. The product assortment will also celebrate local Perth and Western Australian shapers and brands, in keeping with our vision to create a surf park that is by the West, for the West. Together, we’ll deliver unique events including surfing competitions, community activations, and demo days, develop recycled and sustainable products to help minimise our environmental impact, and support WA surfers, grassroots organisations, and charities. Opening in late 2026, the Perth Surf Park will feature a 56-module Wavegarden Cove offering perfect waves for all abilities, high-performance training facilities, and major sporting and cultural events – along with quality leisure, hospitality, and retail amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.aventuur.com. 📷: Wavegarden, Ed Sloane #aventuur #ripcurl #thesearch #retail #surfing #community #sport #perth #wavegarden #surfpark #westernaustralia

On the eve of what promises to be another seminal moment in modern professional surfing at the end of the road, Teahupoo, I thought I would share some words; "Tahiti is an intoxicating elixir that keeps you coming back for more. If it was a drink, it would be a mix of velvety, coconut champagne infused with mezcal. Just as you’re drifting off it punches you in the face. Its verdant, volcanic mountains exploding upwards into the mist, fringed by a thin layer of fertile land dotted with thriving villages protected by palm trees, coral reefs and a pace of life so slow that a New Yorker might have a seizure." The above is an excerpt from my underground fantasy newsletter that many of you are subscribed to. (If you're not and want to, let me know). Besides providing a behind the curtain look at tour life and what it takes to do well at the varied locations it's been a nostalgic experience taking myself back to the locations that became home. Perhaps, none more so than Tahiti. It was a journey that started as a wide-eyed grommet in the Billabong house, soaking up the confidence, kindness to share knowledge and aura of invincibility, of the late, great Andy Irons. The wave challenged me both mentally and physically in ways that I never dreamt of when I was a 10 year old kid dreaming of the World Tour. It was a decade long process of deliberate, focused attention and commitment to improve which ultimately led me to some career defining moments where I was able to act purely on instinct and skill. To me that process of continued self reflection and thirst for clarity under pressure is so relevant and under-utilised in modern business. Sitting out the back with priority when the horizon goes black, the channel screaming for you to go and a few million people watching online can be a lonely place if you don't have full confidence in your preparation and skills. But if you do, that moment of opportunity can be liberating and powerful! I can't wait to tune in to the World Surf League the next few days and marvel at the beauty of Tahiti and the talent of the next generation!

Congratulations to the teams at URBNSURF and Wavegarden on opening Australia’s second surf park, URBNSURF Sydney at Sydney Olympic Park Authority. We’re excited to see families and friends share waves and moments together, Australia’s elite surfers take it to the next level, and to watch a new surfing community evolve in Western Sydney. As one of Wavegarden’s largest partners globally, we’re delighted to see another Wavegarden Cove project open to the public and produce perfect waves for everyone to enjoy. 📸: Aquabumps, check out the full gallery here: https://lnkd.in/gYapxYiH #URBNSURF #Wavegarden #Sydney #Olympics #SydneyOlympicPark #Surfing #Australia

We are excited to announce our partnership with Surfing WA for the Perth Surf Park. Together, we aim to enhance the performance of WA's Olympic, World Surf League and junior athletes, support local boardriders clubs, surfing charities and grassroots initiatives, and drive increased participation in the sport. The partnership will also see us team up with our global high-performance partner MicroSurfAcademy and Surfing WA to develop market-leading programs and pathways for all levels. With all development and environmental approvals now received, construction on the Perth Surf Park is expected to commence later in 2024, ahead of first waves in 2026. We’d like to thank Surfing WA and the entire Western Australian surfing community for their continued support as we strive to create a world-class sporting, tourism and entertainment destination in Cockburn that is by the West, for the West. #aventuur #perth #surfpark #westernaustralia #surfingwa #olympics #surfing #sport #community

We were proud to support MicroSurfAcademy’s recent community event with Cowaramup Bay Boardriders during the World Surf League Margaret River Pro. Hosted by WSL commentator Joe Turpel, Micro was joined by athletes Lakey Peterson, Rio Waida and Reef Heazlewood, alongside homegrown heroes Jacob Willcox and Felicity Palmateer. The focus was simple - stoke out the local groms, share stories, and offer some advice on surfing, competing, travelling and looking out for one another. For Micro, the most rewarding part of his job is connecting with the communities they visit along the World Tour, and inspiring local kids. Through surfing, they can connect with new people, build new relationships, and big dreams are born. Special thanks to the athletes, Joe and The Common Bistro for making the event possible. 🎥: Darren Anderson Photography #community #surfing #wellbeing #westernaustralia #wsl

This Friday, March 22nd, our Asia-Pacific team will proudly compete in the SurfAid Cup URBNSURF.   Team Aventuur, comprising Andrew Ross, Rupert Partridge, Adrian "Ace" Buchan, Paige Hareb, Kane Bennett and Luke Wyllie, are raising much-needed funds to provide healthcare, clean water, sanitation and improved nutrition in remote surfing communities.   A small donation of $100, $50 or even $20 can make a real difference to the lives of women and children in these communities.   We welcome any support you can provide, as our team aims to take home the Cup in 2024. You can make a tax-deductible donation, here: https://lnkd.in/gqUS-T45   Special thanks to Doug Lees, Claire Stafford and the SurfAid team for putting on a fantastic event that is by and for our surfing community.   #aventuur #surfaid #charity #surfing #community #health #wellbeing

“Catching a wave and surfing it well, it’s elation, it’s this buzz that you can’t really replace. It only takes one wave, and that’s what I say to my kids. And if you get that one wave, get that feeling, that’s enough”.   Sir John Kirwan recently sat down with Jay Reeve and Duncan Heyde to discuss his passion for rugby, Italy and surfing – both in the ocean, and in the Wavegarden.   We’re thrilled to be working closely with JK to deliver an authentic surf park community in Auckland for everyone to enjoy, with the goal of improving mental wellbeing and reducing drowning rates in New Zealand.   To listen to the full interview, check out Episode #232 of The Rock Drive, here: https://lnkd.in/erKfwHJn

Congratulations to Molly Picklum on a historic performance at the World Surf League Pipeline Pro. She placed 2nd in the event, scored her first perfect 10-point ride, and raised the bar for women’s surfing at Pipe alongside Caity Simmers and Bettylou Sakura Johnson. Molly has been working closely with our global high-performance partner MicroSurfAcademy on her journey from promising junior competitor to legitimate World Title contender (and Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 Olympian). We are proud to have Molly as an investor in Aventuur, and will be cheering for her in the upcoming Sunset Beach contest. #aventuur #mollypicklum #surfing #wsl #hawaii #pipeline