Rip Curl North America is proud to announce it has been named an official partner of the newly opened Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach, Va., the first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon in North America. In an exciting first showcase of the partnership, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final will take over Atlantic Park Surf on Oct. 4.
“We’re stoked to be joining forces with Atlantic Park Surf, a partner that shares our commitment to supporting the future of surfing in North America,” said PJ Connell, VP Marketing & E-Commerce at Rip Curl North America. “Atlantic Park’s innovative technology sets a new benchmark for high-performance surfing, making it the perfect venue to crown the next generation of champions at the GromSearch National Final.”
As The Ultimate Surfing Company, Rip Curl is committed to supporting the next generation of surfers through grassroots competition, performance-driven products, and providing pathways for success.
The partnership with Atlantic Park Surf reflects that mission by offering a world-class, controlled-wave environment that pushes progression and levels the playing field for young surfers.
“Given Virginia Beach’s lasting heritage and culture as the birthplace of East Coast surfing, hosting the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final at Atlantic Park Surf is an honor,” said Nate Stevens, General Manager of Atlantic Park Surf. “We look forward to a continued partnership with Rip Curl and to elevating surfing, not just on the East Coast but across the United States.”
Atlantic Park Surf features Wavegarden’s cutting-edgetechnology, the pinnacle of wave generation globally, with over 70 projects worldwide. Known for its unmatched wave quality, quantity, and variety, Wavegarden is making surfing more accessible for thousands of people around the globe.
The Rip Curl National GromSearch Final will bring together 64 of the top under-16 surfers from across North America, all of whom earned their spot by qualifying at one of four regional Rip Curl GromSearch stops:
- Tofino, British Columbia – Canada
- Huntington Beach, California
- Kewalos, Oahu – Hawaii
- Ocean City, New Jersey
The event is proudly presented by title sponsor Flexfit, with the support of associate sponsors WRV Surf Shop, Sun Bum, Banzai Bowls, Yeti, FCS, Sticky Bumps, Oakley, Skull Candy, Channel Islands Surfboards, Murf E-Bikes, and Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, all helping make possible this national celebration of youth surfing.
STREAM LIVE:
Catch every moment of the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final streaming LIVE on The Couch Surfing Show YouTube, with full coverage, commentary, and behind-the-scenes access direct from Virginia Beach.
About Rip Curl
Founded in Torquay, Australia, in 1969, Rip Curl remains a company built by surfers for surfers. Regarded as The Ultimate Surfing Company, for over 50 years Rip Curl has endeavored to make the best products, run the best events, support the best athletes, deliver the best customer service, and have the best crew of people. The Search is the driving force that led to the creation of Rip Curl, and it lives in the spirit of everything the Rip Curl crew do.
About Atlantic Park Surf
Atlantic Park Surf is the centerpiece of the 10-acre, $350-million Atlantic Park development. Centrally located and integrated within an urban environment adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Park Surf is unlike any other surfing lagoon in the world, offering unlimited wave profiles to cater to all levels. Powered by Wavegarden Cove, the most energy-efficient wave-generation technology in the world, the system can generate up to 1,000 waves per hour and more than 20 types of waves, ranging from one to seven feet in height and tailored to beginners, intermediate, advanced and expert surfers. Learn more at AtlanticParkSurf.com or at @AtlanticParkSurf.
