Muller Engineering Company’s Rick McLaughlin presented at the 2025 River Surf Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, sharing expertise on river wave design and safety considerations. His presentation highlighted key engineering principles behind standing wave creation, including flow management, structural design, and the importance of integrating safety features such as “NoGoZones” into project planning. He also discussed lessons learned from existing river wave projects and considerations for balancing performance, user experience, and long-term sustainability.
The international conference, held at Vlny Štvanice on the Vltava River, brought together leading experts from North America and Europe to explore technical wave development, safety standards, and the future of sustainable, community-focused river surfing infrastructure.