Surfers take note. The UK’s first Flow Rider – an artificial inland surf wave – opens this month.
A thin sheet of water surges over a curved bank, creating the illusion of a perpetual wave. Boarders can carve, turn, ride up and slide down the reverse cascade, with no fear of a ducking when they lose their balance. And beginners will be glad to know a soft layer cushions the slope for any slip-ups.
Trained instructors are on hand with safety instructions and tips of how best to ride the wave – whether standing (flowboarding) or lying down (bodyboarding).
The Flow Rider will form part of the 5-star Retallack Resort & Spa near Padstow, in Cornwall.
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