Episode 19 - Seán Young
Wavgarden is a leader in the surf park space, with multiple facilities currently open and operating, with dozens more in the works.
Seán Young, Wavegarden’s Head of Development Projects, joins episode 19 of Beyond the Ocean. Young discusses his role in helping parks go from concept to reality and the steps new surf parks must take to create a successful surfing experience. He also looks at what’s to come for Wavegarden and the surf park industry as a whole.
ABOUT SEÁN YOUNG:
Seán Young was a founder member of Locum Destination Consulting, the Head of Colliers International Destination Consulting and now a Destination Development Advisor to Wavegarden, SEVEN, Colliers and other clients. He has 26 years of experience in the planning, development and delivery of large-scale destination development projects and leisure and culture-led regeneration. Working closely with clients, he provides strategic development advice supported by detailed market, financial and operational analysis.
ABOUT WAVEGARDEN
With the largest number of surfing facilities in operation – Wavegarden is recognized as the clear leader in the fast-growing surf park sector.
Currently, 6 facilities are operating successfully across 4 continents: Praia da Grama near São Paulo in Brazil, Alaia Bay in Valais (Switzerland), Wavepark in Siheung (South Korea), Urbnsurf in Melbourne (Australia), The Wave in Bristol, and Surf Snowdonia in North Wales both in the U.K. Several more projects are currently under construction and 45 others signed and in various stages of the design and permitting.
Each project is unique, having been customized to harness the potential of each location while matching the vision of the investors. On top of world-class waves, all facilities offer exceptional customer amenities, including professional surf tuition, restaurants, surf retail, and idyllic spectator and relaxation areas.
Learn more about Wavegarden: https://wavegarden.com/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Beyond the Ocean is an interview series focused on the impact of technology on the future of surfing. We speak with authors, actors, industry experts, and pro surfers about their views and experiences in, and beyond the ocean.
