CMAHC Unfiltered: Episode 6 — Surf Venues, Lifeguarding, and the Future of Aquatic Safety

In this episode of CMAHC Unfiltered, Technical Director Dewey Case sits down with Wess Long, President of StarGuard ELITE (starguardelite.com), to explore the rapidly evolving world of surf venues and artificial wave technology.

As surf parks and engineered wave basins grow in popularity worldwide, aquatic professionals and public health officials are beginning to navigate new operational, safety, and regulatory considerations. Dewey and Wess discuss how these venues differ from traditional pools and water parks, and what that means for lifeguarding, risk prevention, and facility management.

Topics discussed include:

The growth of surf parks and emerging wave technologies
Why surf venues require a different approach than traditional pools
Lifeguarding challenges in large, surfable wave environments
Safety programs and operational best practices for surf venues
Considerations for regulators and public health officials as the industry grows

This conversation provides insight for aquatic professionals, environmental health officials, and facility operators interested in understanding this emerging sector of the aquatics industry.

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Presented by:
The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC)

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