Surf’s up – on the Thames

Sydney Morning Herald :: 12.01.2008

LONDON: Two-metre waves are to break on the Thames at an attraction aiming to tempt urban surfers to taste the „quintessential California surf lifestyle“ in a disused dock in East London. From 2011, the world’s first outdoor artificial surfing machine will try to rival ocean breakers using cleaned river water. The Venture Xtreme project at Silvertown Quays has secured outline planning permission; building work to transform the former grain dock will begin this year. An artificial beach with palm trees, boardwalks and rentable fire-pits and barbecues is planned for post-surf relaxation.

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