our story
Meet the mastermind, inventor and founder of the cutting edge technology of standing waves with running water - Peter Calitz.
Our founder Peter Calitz's passion for surfing began on the waves of Jeffrey's Bay. The question he asked himself was, "How do I keep that magic alive?" And so began an exciting journey of engineering innovation that led to the creation of cutting edge technology.
He continues his research and development, prototyping and testing. With a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and over 30 years of experience in the field, Peter is also a founding partner of the confectionery brand Dania's Choice. He has designed and implemented custom confectionery equipment and processes.
His passion is creating the perfect waves for surfing, as well as his faith and family.
Peter Calitz
founder
Donald McGillivray
Donald invests his time and finances in the development of our technology and business.
With a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Donald has co-managed Africoast Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd for 26 years, as well as several renewable energy companies such as MetroWind (Pty) Ltd. He has an excellent understanding of engineering planning, design and project development. In addition to his professional life, Donald is passionate about his faith, family and surfing development.
Gary Erasmus
Bringing commercial, manufacturing and business-development experience
As founder of Connacher, Gary is an experienced entrepreneur and business builder with a strong background in manufacturing and the development of practical and sustainable enterprises.
Gary understands that breakthrough ideas ultimately have to become real, manufacturable and commercially viable products. His business experience, strategic input and investment have contributed to Surf Ring’s journey from an ambitious engineering concept toward a globally scalable venture.
He shares the belief that Surf Ring has the potential to do more than create great waves: to make authentic surfing accessible to far more people and create an entirely new generation of compact surf destinations around the world.
Gary understands that breakthrough ideas ultimately have to become real, manufacturable and commercially viable products. His business experience, strategic input and investment have contributed to Surf Ring’s journey from an ambitious engineering concept toward a globally scalable venture.
He shares the belief that Surf Ring has the potential to do more than create great waves: to make authentic surfing accessible to far more people and create an entirely new generation of compact surf destinations around the world.
Matt McGillivray
Partner, a pro in the surfing world, and an Olympic competitor.
Not only does he surf professionally, but he is also ranked in the top-22 of the WSL rankings, which automatically gives him a spot on the 2024 Men's Championship Tour and represents South Africa at the Olympics. He is a goal-oriented individual, always looking to go above and beyond and constantly improving. Matt is also active in other extreme sports such as skydiving, basejumping, wingsuit wearing and kitesurfing. He aims to inspire the next generation, and what better way to do that than to be part of the global adoption of awesome wave pool technology.
Our team is the heartbeat of innovation
Partner, not only a pro surfer, but also an Olympic competitor.
Matt McGillivray
Commercial artist and long-standing Surf Ring collaborator, now helping establish its future in Texas
Jason Olivier
Our strategic alliances are key to making this vision a reality
From conception to fabrication, get to know our employees who are shaping our future.
Phil Gouws
Incubation
Phil Gouws
Incubation
Jacques Trutter
Fabrication
Jacques Trutter
Fabrication
Rob Archibald
Fabrication
Rob Archibald
Fabrication
Rigo Givoni
Engineering
Rigo Givoni
Engineering
Howard Theunissan
Prospective partner
Howard Theunissan
Prospective partner
Brandon Calitz
Prospective partner
Brandon Calitz
Prospective partner
Our strategic alliances are key to making this vision a reality
From conception to fabrication, get to know our employees who are shaping our future.
Phil Gouws
Incubation
Phil Gouws
Incubation
Jacques Trutter
Fabrication
Jacques Trutter
Fabrication
Rob Archibald
Fabrication
Rob Archibald
Fabrication
Rigo Givoni
Engineering
Rigo Givoni
Engineering
Howard Theunissan
Prospective partner
Howard Theunissan
Prospective partner
Brandon Calitz
Prospective partner
Brandon Calitz
Prospective partner
strong alliances to realize the future
Join us in creating the wave park of tomorrow
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