Ron Jon Surf Shop

What was purposed a few years ago was a Florida’s surfers dream come true. It was also every other surfers dream coming true. A state of the art surf park with two sperate wave pools. The facility would feature kiosks to try out new surfboards and other surfing items including fins, wax and leashes. This would be one of the first large scale facilities dedicated completely to surfing. Every surfer was on the edge of there seat with every announcement and report from the investors who were continuing to refine and build the arena. But these days you hear nothing about the advances or a final design of the building. Thats because the project got sucked over the falls and the Ron Jon Surf Park will never be completed.

Many wonder what went wrong and it can not be pinpointed to one problem or hurtle. One of the many challenges that they were not able to overcome was the wave pool itself. It is not easy to create a perfect wave and manage all the currents and water. Making a consistent and durable wave machine was also a concern for the design team. All of these problems can be solved but the project has lost and used up all their funding.

So the big question is whether we will ever see a wave pool facility decicadted fully to surfers. I think only time will tell. A well functioning surf pool costs money and a large investment. It will take the right people and the right place to run a success full and profitable surf pool. Hopefully within the next ten years we will find someone who can pull it off.