The following petition is to support the wakeboarding planning application currently under review with Cardiff city council and is aimed at show that the plans are fully supported especially by Cardiff University sports clubs who would greatly benefit from the sport.
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A water-ski and wakeboard park will open in Cardiff city centre under new plans, yourCardiff can exclusively reveal.
The 735m-long cable-tow water ski system is being planned for East Bute Dock, next to the Atlantic Wharf housing development in Butetown.
The 153-year-old dock, once at the heart of South Wales’ industrial revolution, is currently only occasionally used for events such as dragon boat racing.
Cardiff Bay Wakeboarding this week submitted a planning application to Cardiff council. If the plans are approved, operations director Gareth Stevenson hopes the facility will open next March.
Mr Stevenson, a 41-year-old wakeboarding enthusiast from Rhiwbina, said it would be the first water-ski park in the world to be located in a city centre.
He said accessibility, nearby transport links and shelter from the wind made it the ideal location. Tests of the water also showed it was good quality, he added.
“Being in the city centre people will be able to turn-up in whatever they are wearing, hire the equipment, have a session and then go on with their day,” Mr Stevenson said.
“We will be able to run nine people at one time and it’s far cheaper and more accessible than skiing behind a boat. Anybody can have a go, as long as you have the strength to hold onto the cable.”
The idea is that skiers will be taken on an exhilarating three-lap ride of the circuit at 18 miles per hour, with “kickers” and “sliders” for more advanced wakeboarders.
It will operate from late March to the end of October each year. Mr Stevenson said it would be suitable for beginners aged as young as nine through to experienced skiers.
According to the planning application, five 10-metre high pylons to support the cable would be installed in the dock, which fronts onto the Cardiff council headquarters, County Hall.
Updates
January 23, 2013
Cardiff Council is running out of excuses to ignore the demand for this wakeboard park. The momentum we have built proves the city wants this facility and we are ready to keep the pressure on until they stop stalling.
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Used to wakeboard loads back home but haven't touched my board in years. This would get me back into it for sure.
Cardiff needs more stuff like this. Sick of having to drive hours just to get on the water.
ABOUT TIME. Keeping my fingers crossed this gets the go ahead.
This would be brilliant for the bay. Hope the council actually listens for once!
Great way to use the dock space instead of leaving it empty. Good for students too.
Best of luck !
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The following petition is to support the wakeboarding planning application currently under review with Cardiff city council and is aimed at show that the plans are fully supported especially by Cardiff University sports clubs who would greatly benefit from the sport.
More Info -
A water-ski and wakeboard park will open in Cardiff city centre under new plans, yourCardiff can exclusively reveal.
The 735m-long cable-tow water ski system is being planned for East Bute Dock, next to the Atlantic Wharf housing development in Butetown.
The 153-year-old dock, once at the heart of South Wales’ industrial revolution, is currently only occasionally used for events such as dragon boat racing.
Cardiff Bay Wakeboarding this week submitted a planning application to Cardiff council. If the plans are approved, operations director Gareth Stevenson hopes the facility will open next March.
Mr Stevenson, a 41-year-old wakeboarding enthusiast from Rhiwbina, said it would be the first water-ski park in the world to be located in a city centre.
He said accessibility, nearby transport links and shelter from the wind made it the ideal location. Tests of the water also showed it was good quality, he added.
“Being in the city centre people will be able to turn-up in whatever they are wearing, hire the equipment, have a session and then go on with their day,” Mr Stevenson said.
“We will be able to run nine people at one time and it’s far cheaper and more accessible than skiing behind a boat. Anybody can have a go, as long as you have the strength to hold onto the cable.”
The idea is that skiers will be taken on an exhilarating three-lap ride of the circuit at 18 miles per hour, with “kickers” and “sliders” for more advanced wakeboarders.
It will operate from late March to the end of October each year. Mr Stevenson said it would be suitable for beginners aged as young as nine through to experienced skiers.
According to the planning application, five 10-metre high pylons to support the cable would be installed in the dock, which fronts onto the Cardiff council headquarters, County Hall.
Updates
January 23, 2013
Cardiff Council is running out of excuses to ignore the demand for this wakeboard park. The momentum we have built proves the city wants this facility and we are ready to keep the pressure on until they stop stalling.
7 Comments
There isn't a local wakeboarding park to Bristol or South Wales area so this is a great idea. It would encourage fitness and fun!
Used to wakeboard loads back home but haven't touched my board in years. This would get me back into it for sure.
Cardiff needs more stuff like this. Sick of having to drive hours just to get on the water.
ABOUT TIME. Keeping my fingers crossed this gets the go ahead.
This would be brilliant for the bay. Hope the council actually listens for once!
Great way to use the dock space instead of leaving it empty. Good for students too.
Best of luck !
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There isn't a local wakeboarding park to Bristol or South Wales area so this is a great idea. It would encourage fitness and fun!