METHOD OF CREATING VARIABLE RIDEABLE WAVES

摘要

A ride is formed comprising a channel forming a closed loop. The channel is able to receive water. Wave forming means are provided operable to create a wave, when the channel contains water, such that the wave will progress around the channel. The wave is of sufficient size to enable aquatic pastimes to be performed on the wave.

主权项

1. A method of creating variable rideable waves, the method comprising:
releasing water from a branch channel at a first time, into a main, loop channel, that is configured to confine the water therein in a closed loop, to create an initial circulating wave within the loop channel, the initial wave circumnavigating the closed loop, the initial wave being maintained about the entire closed loop of the main channel without substantial reduction in height or dissipation of the energy of the initial wave; detecting the initial wave in the main channel with a sensor; and releasing water at a second time from the branch channel into the main channel in response to detecting the initial wave, to merge the water released at the second time with the initial wave to maintain or increase a height and energy of the wave.