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Dec 09 2011

Ucluelet Wave Energy Project – News Announcement Dec 08 2011

Ucluelet is making waves with a new community hall, skate park, bike park, golf course, and now soon to harness power off the waves themselves with a new Ocean Wave Energy development program just...

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Jul 19 2008

Wave Terminology Explained

Amplitude The vertical distance from still water level to wave peak (half the height of the wave). Barrel The same as Tube. The hollow part of a breaking wave where there is a gap between the face...

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Jul 17 2008

Matunas “Green Product” Surf Wax

Hey everyone, I just wanted to send out an update and some exciting news on what’s happening with Matunas wax as of late. They just won the 2007-2008 Green Product Accessory of the Year in the new...