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Surfonomics

October 31, 2017 By First Peak Project Leave a Comment

Surfonomics

Surfonomics is the science of saving surfing waves. Ports and Marinas are big business. Shipping terminals are big business. Facilities to offload Liquefied Natural Gas and Crude Oil require a lot of space. Most activities in these industries take place along the coast. As coastal development continues, surfing waves must also compete for space along the shores. To compete … [Read more...] about Surfonomics

History

August 19, 2016 By First Peak Project Leave a Comment

North Jetty Rehabilitation

Category: History Even though the renowned wedge at First Peak has long gone, the spirit of the wave lives on. Every so often, major media outlets will run an article that refreshes our memory of First Peak. For example, Surfer Magazine recently ran a feature article entitled First Peak in the August/September 2016 Collector’s issue. Blog posts and stories under the category … [Read more...] about History

Coastal Ecology

May 6, 2016 By First Peak Project Leave a Comment

Coastal Ecology

The North Jetty at Sebastian Inlet is a living laboratory. One fascinating observation we make as surfer-scientists regards the Sabellariid worm reef that grows at Sebastian Inlet. Along the base of the pilings of the north jetty, the worm reef often grows large apple-bottom shaped colonies. These colonies are an intrinsic part of the coastal ecology at Sebastian Inlet.  Back … [Read more...] about Coastal Ecology

Surfing Science

May 5, 2016 By First Peak Project Leave a Comment

Surfing Science

Surfing science is blowing up. Whether we realize it or not, all surfers are scientists. The definition of science is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Surfers are always watching the waves and the weather to predict when good waves will … [Read more...] about Surfing Science

Media Library

January 3, 2016 By First Peak Project Leave a Comment

Media

Nearly a generation after its demise, First Peak still finds itself in the media. First Peak’s rich history in the media helps keep the vibe alive.  Of course, you can still surf along the north side of the north jetty at First Peak, but the magical wedges no longer exist.  We’re hoping to change that. In this collection of posts, we’ll go back and pay tribute to some of our … [Read more...] about Media Library

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Surf Guru

June 11, 2017 By Justin Enjo

Florida Today | Peak Performance

June 2, 2017 By Terry Conway

Surfline | Reanimating First Peak

February 20, 2017 By Matt Pruett

Accidental Man-made Waves

Accidental Man-Made Waves

February 2, 2017 By Justin Enjo

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

December 4, 2016 By Justin Enjo

Structural Damage

Eastern Surf Magazine | Structural Damage Redux

August 1, 2016 By Justin Enjo

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