Taylor’s Wave on French Broad open

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The long-awaited Taylor’s Wave in the French Broad River is now open, according to the Town of Woodfin.

The Whitewater Wave is intended to be a world-class river wave – perfect for a broad range of kayakers and surfers with intermediate to advanced skills. It is from a carefully designed and engineered ledge feature, made of natural rock and concrete, that is installed in the riverbed.  Here is a brief video describing the design and function of the wave. The project’s design consultant, S2o Design and Engineering, indicates that the Whitewater Wave could be very similar to the Camphill Surf Park they designed on the Hawea River in New Zealand. The Wave will be sited adjacent to Riverside Park and the new greenway, in the Town of Woodfin.

https://www.woodfin-nc.gov/departments/parks___greenways/taylor_s_wave.php