Surfers are catching on. It’s getting crowded out there. For example, Outside Magazine’s Ben Yeager nailed it when he wrote, "If you build it, surfers will come." Of course, they will. It seems like every day there are more and more surfers in the water. This is happening at your home break and your favorite surfing spot abroad. As the sport of surfing grows, and as lineups b … [Read more...] about Hyper Demand
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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 fa … [Read more...] about Media Library
Outside | If You Build It Surfers Will Come
First Peak was certainly an inspirational wave. So much, that by studying and understanding the mechanics that made First Peak tick, we can apply this technology at other locations around the world; such as in Cocoa Beach. Ben Yeager of Outside Online interviewed the First Peak Project and some local Partners in Brevard County who are trying to bring this amazing technology to … [Read more...] about Outside | If You Build It Surfers Will Come
Coastal Engineering
Coastal Engineering is the field of understanding the complex processes happening along our shorelines. The two biggest roles of coastal engineering are to combat erosion and to provide safe and reliable navigation. Therefore, Coastal Engineering divides into two domains: Coasts and Ports. Coastal Engineering plays a vital role in each of these realms. The general public … [Read more...] about Coastal Engineering