02 Sep Surf & Style at Munich Airport
“ Surf & Style ” at Munich Airport is set to start for the sixth year running.
Surfing fun for everyone on the world’s biggest stationary wave
There’s still a lot of summer left. From 16 September the world’s biggest stationary wave will be back at Munich Airport giving passengers and visitors a chance to surf between terminals once more. This total “Hawaii feeling” can be experienced until 9 October at the sixth “ Surf & Style ” event being held at Europe’s largest covered outdoor area in the MAC Forum.
Surfing for young and old
“ Surf & Style ” appeals to anyone who fancies climbing onto a surfboard and catching a wave to enjoy the fascination of surfing – whether beginner or pro. To make sure that everyone who wants to surf can do so in the skill slot that suits them, one-hour slots are being offered throughout the day in three different skill categories adults and children from 10.00am. Beginners, for instance, will be able to use a balance bar to help them get started. Anyone who has already had some practice on a surfboard can register for the advanced slots and seasoned surf enthusiasts can put their skills to the test in the pro category. The cost of a one hour slot is €19 for adults and €10 for children (8 to 14 years of age). This includes a comprehensive introduction to surfing given by professional surfing instructors. Even the full equipment – comprising a helmet, surfboard, neoprene and Lycra wetsuits – will be made available for borrowing by Munich Airport. Anyone wishing to ride the surf must be at least 8 years of age.
The stationary surfing installation may be temporary but it boasts a wave more than 10 meters wide and 1.50 meters high and is open for surfers and visitors from 9.00am to 8.00pm every day. This year the 10 metre x 20 metre module has even been fitted with an additional pump to provide the perfect conditions for riding the surf. Also new this year are the extended opening times from Thursday to Saturday when the surf will be up until 9.00pm.
“With “ Surf & Style” we are bringing the carefree lifestyle of the beaches of California and Hawaii to Munich Airport,” says Martin Korosec, Head of Advertising, Marketing and Media at Flughafen München GmbH. “This event has become a real crowd puller and we are certain to welcome even more international guests this year as we are hosting the surf event at the same time as the Oktoberfest.“
Kids Trainings and Family Day
Special training sessions for children will be held once again this year. Both beginners and more advanced kids aged 8 to 14 can register for the Kids Training. The sessions for young surfers will take place daily from 17 September to 1 October at 2.30pm and 3.30pm. The first slot has been reserved for beginners and from 3.30pm young surf pros can then ride the wave. The cost of a 90 minute session is €15 including equipment and instruction.
On 2 October the wave is dedicated to the family: At the first “Surf & Style Family Day” both young and older surfers can come and enjoy the many surprises that Munich Airport Kinderland has arranged for them. On the “Family Day” fun can be had at the wave installation from 12.00 noon to 6.00pm. Admission to the Family Day is free of charge and even parking in the P20 car park is free for up to five hours during the entire Surf & Style event.
European Championship in Stationary Wave Riding
The sporting highlight this year and simultaneously the spectacular finale is once again the European Championship in Stationary Wave Riding, which will take place on 8 and 9 October. Registration for the competition is still open – numerous international surfing stars have already announced their participation, such as Noah Beschen from Hawaii and the newcomer Francesca “Frankie” Harrer from California, who will come to challenge the local surfing heroes from Eisbach. The event organizer is expecting more than 130 participants from all over the world to appear and wow the spectators with their amazing rides. Spectators are of course warmly invited to cheer on their favorites from the stands and to get into the spirit of the exciting competition. Admission to the European Championship is free of charge on both days.
