The Wave

Prioritising People, Planet & Profit 🌊 We are so proud to announce that The Wave has achieved B Corp™ certification - making us the first surf park in the world to receive this accreditation.    Unlike traditional business models that focus on profit, B Lab UK's subscribe to the triple bottom line framework, which considers social and environmental outcomes, as well as financial returns.    The certification recognises the work we have done to date and most importantly, helps the team to identify where we can continue to improve going forward. This announcement coincides with the release of our latest Impact Report for 2023-2024, which illustrates some of our proudest achievements over the last year: 🌊 Delivered 1,000 surfs via our Impact Programme   🏄♀️ Supported 150 individual para surfers through our web booking process  🌞 Built and switched on the solar array - delivering sunshine powered waves!  🤗 Ran 4 x 6-week surf therapy courses with The Wave Project 🙌 Enabled a 5-week course with women from Bristol’s female Muslim community, in association with Open Minds Active CIC and Active Being Connect   💡 Secured planning permission for lake lighting   🎉 Delivered 133,000 hours of surfing  Head here to find out more about B Corp™ and our sustainability journey: https://lnkd.in/e2CB6CUt #TheWave #TheWaveBristol #BCorp #BCorporation #Wavepool

Taking night surfing to new heights 🛫 Throwback to when the Ripcurl team took on our airs setting last Autumn. #TheWave #TheWaveBristol #Bristol #Surfing #WavePool #SurfPark

Fridays are for post-work surf sessions under the lights 💡🏄♂️ Goodenergy #TheWaveBristol #Bristol #Surfing #WavePool #SurfPark

That’s a wrap on our first Sister Sessions of 2025 🌺 We were thrilled to see such a strong community of women come together to share their passion for water and waves. The atmosphere was fantastic, and it was wonderful to witness so many women supporting and encouraging each other. A special thank you to Foldreformer, Ripcurl, Dryrobe, Redbull, Arbor skateboards, Stance, and Sunbum for being a part of the day! We’re already counting down the days until our next Sister Sessions on International Women’s Day, 8th of March! #SurfGirl #WomenSurf #SurfResort #SurfCamp #LearnToSurf #HowToSurf #WomenWhoSurf #Waves #Surfer #Surf #TheWaveBristol #Bristol

So glad you are enjoying the new tech, Owen Dowden! Some epic surfing too 😉 #TheWave #TheWaveBristol #WavePool #SurfPark #SurfResort #AI #Sports

It is an honour to partner with Reclaim The Sea, providing a space where women can learn to swim and discover the joy of being in the water 🌊 It's wonderful to read about the immense impact they had in the summer of 2024. We are super excited to be a part of even more this year. #TheWave #TheWaveBristol #Surfing #BCorp #Waves #WavePool

Friday's To-Do List: ☕ Coffee and work 🏄 Surf 🔥 Sauna after surfing 🍔 Lunch 💻 Work and a sweet treat 🏄 Evening surf (50% off same-day surf!) #TheWave #RemoteWorking #WorkFromHome #Bristol #Surf #WavePool

Activate your brand in a whole new way 🌊 Launching a product? Hosting an influencer or ambassador event? Or just looking for some fun with your team? Why choose The Wave? Let us tell you... We offer outdoor and indoor spaces with stunning surf views, along with: 🏄♂️ Group surf sessions and lessons 🧘 Relaxing yoga sessions 🍔 Delicious BBQs 🍹 Drinks overlooking the waves Drop us a DM or comment "🌊" to learn more. #TheWave #TheWaveBristol #Marketing #Branding #Bristol #Surf #EventVenue

"What if we could….?" – Four words that sparked a £30M investment and an even bigger vision⬇️ Last week at Bristol Entrepreneurs Club, Nick Hounsfield of The Wave, shared his incredible journey of turning a bold vision into reality and how this success is now fueling an even bigger vision to redefine how we live, work, and connect. But it wasn’t an easy ride. From failed land deals to health setbacks, Nick’s story reminds us of two key truths: scaling a business takes grit, and success comes from a commitment to people, planet and profit. Inspired by Nick’s words, here are my 5 mindset gems and 6 strategic insights to inspire your entrepreneurial journey: 5 Entrepreneurial Mindset Gems: 💡 "You can break 10 years into six-week chunks." Tackle monumental goals by focusing on short-term steps: “Six weeks is far enough away to not feel immediate, but close enough to pull people in.” 🤝 "Business is about relationships." “Surround yourself with people you trust. Trust is the most important thing in business.” 🌟 "Not knowing the scale of the challenge kept me going." “Sometimes, not knowing what you’re getting into is the best thing you can have.” 💙 "Make sure you’re attending to the things that are really important in life. You can build a business, but don’t overstep the mark in terms of the sacrifices you make.” 🌊 Know yourself. "My skill is vision and oversight – looking at how we build values into the business." 6 Strategic Insights for Entrepreneurs: 📣 "We promoted The Wave before knowing how we’d deliver it." ♻️ "It doesn’t make sense to create perfect waves while harming the planet." 🛠️ "Every challenge became a stepping stone." 🌐 "We built a community of supporters who believed in the idea." 🌳 "People don’t just come to surf – they come to connect with nature." 🎯 "Renewable energy is a long-term investment, but it’s the right thing to do." The success of The Wave has led to Nick’s next big vision for how we reshape our communities: 🌍 What if we could connect human health and planetary health in the communities we live, work and play in…. 🙌 Wouldn't that be a game-changer!.... A massive thank you to Callum Mcdonnell, David Telford, Dominic Mills, James Robertson, Jon Bonnick, Andrew L., Elizabeth Bilney, Marina Traversari, Mark Moran MBE, Mike Beesley, Bruce Spain, Nicky Marks, Paul Burden, Peter Gibbons, Ric Hill, Sue Turner OBE, Tom Higham for your valuable contributions to this inspiring gathering. These conversations spark new ideas, build connections, and remind us of the power of a supportive community. 💡 What “What if we could....” impossibly big dream or blue sky thinking has shaped your entrepreneurial journey? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments – you never know who might help you take that next step.... If you found value in this post, feel free to share it with your connections 🙏 #BristolEntrepreneursClub #EntrepreneurMindset #ScalingUp #Leadership #FounderJourney

Waves of the Week 🌊 Our new series on Instagram and Facebook, which highlights stand-out surfers of all levels each week, has been a great success in its first month. We've been amazed by the incredible surfing we've witnessed. Thanks to Flowstate, we're able to capture every session, every surfer and every wave from Waikiki upwards. It's fantastic to see our customers utilising Flowstate, enabling them to analyse their surfing progression with greater depth than ever before. Check out our Instagram and Facebook to watch Waves of the Week as we continue to celebrate surfing for everyone. #TheWaveBristol #Bristol #Surfing #WavePool #SurfPark