Abstract: A rotating surfing wave simulator and methods of making surfable waves are provided. The simulator includes a rotatable container of water and a power source for rotating the container. A water-shaping aerofoil structure is disposed in the container for shaping the body of water. A wave-forming device is also provided adjacent and trailing the aerofoil structure, and includes an inclined surface. The aerofoil structure and wave-forming device together form a surfable wave upon rotation of the body of water in the container. Transparent structures may be used to enable spectators to view, from the side or underside, a surfer riding a wave formed on the wave-forming device. Wave enhancing devices are also provided to vary the shape of the surfable wave.

Abstract: A wave-forming apparatus comprises a water flow chute or pool and an aerofoil structure that shapes the flow of water generated by the chute or pool. The shaped flow of water then flows across a wave-forming aerofoil or ramp to produce a safe and surfable standing wave or traveling wave. A transparent wave-forming ramp may be used to enable spectators to view, from the underside, a surfer riding a wave formed on the wave-forming ramp. Wave enhancing devices are also provided to vary the shape of the surfable wave.

Abstract: A windsurfing ramp which is flexible so as to provide a spring action and optimize the translation of windsurfing craft velocity into launch trajectory. The windsurfing ramp is compact by design, easily transported and easily assembled and installed. The windsurfing ramp is safe and eliminates the possibility of a windsurf craft rudder catching on a portion of the ramp thus injuring a sailor or damaging the windsurf craft. The ramp is made up of a plurality of substantially parallel, spaced apart tubular members which are flexible under the weight of a windsurf craft and sailor. The support members are arranged in a planar configuration such that one side edge is submerged when disposed on a body of water while an opposite side edge is elevated in the water.

Abstract: A wave simulator comprises a circular pool containing a volume of water which rotates about a central axis. The pool is rotatably mounted on a truck bed so that transportation of the wave simulator is facilitated. A surf craft is movably attached to a stationary structure so that a surf craft rider may practice the sport of surfing within the simulator.