Aventuur announced this week that CT stalwart Adrian \u201cAce\u201d\u2019 Buchan has joined their growing team. Ace will fulfill the role of Director of Surf and Sustainability.<\/p>\n
Ace’s position will oversee the sustainability aspects of upcoming Aventuur projects and help ensure their wave parks are in line with surfing\u2019s environmental ethos. Aventuure currently has projects in Perth, Queensland, Northern NSW, New Zealand, Singapore and Fiji. The company is currently Wavegarden\u2019s largest partner<\/a> globally.<\/p>\n “Stoked to be working with Adrian Buchan and have him join the Aventuur team,\u201d said Aventuur partner Nicholas Edelmen. \u201cAce is a true gentleman, intelligent, passionate about impact and a great athlete. We look forward to his insights influencing all of our projects and our company culture.”<\/p>\n Polished and well-spoken, the snappy goofyfoot spent 16 years on tour, taking CT victories at events in Tahiti and France and maintaining a Top 20 ranking throughout. Ace is ambassador gold, having provided a face and messaging for Hurley, JS, Hydroflask, WSL Pure and Nike. He’s also an active board member for Surfing Australia and Surfers for Climate.<\/p>\n “I saw this as a unique opportunity to spend some of my time combining my skills and passions,” said Ace. “Surf Parks won\u2019t replace what the ocean means to me but I believe they have a unique and important role to play not only in creating exceptional surfing experiences and communities but as places that are genuine social assets and examples of sustainable development.”<\/p>\n Buchan added that he\u2019s excited about the opportunities for Surf Therapy as the cornerstone of broader wellness programs within wave pools.<\/p>\n