A LONG-standing Co Derry water park is set to report a record year for business.
The Edge Watersports at the Crannagh Activity Centre in Coleraine has reported annual growth in recent years and just recorded its 130,000th customer.
The longest established water park in the north, it welcomed 18,000 people in 2017, followed by 22,000 last year. According to current projection the anticipated footfall for the 2019 summer season (May to September) is over 24,000, annual growth of almost 10 per cent
Originally established at Drumaheglis Marina in Ballymoney, The Edge Watersports moved to The Crannagh Marina four years ago and is now located on the banks of the Lower Bann between Coleraine and Portstewart.
Established 23 years ago by waterski and wakeboard, Rob Skelly and his wife Joan, the pair insist continuous innovation and investment is key to ensuring long-term success.
"We are constantly innovating and investing in the facilities at The Edge Watersports to retain our position as the go-to venue for water sports enthusiasts who want to excel," Mr Skelly said.
“Last year we invested over £25,000 to reconfigure the existing layout, increasing the waterpark size by 40 per cent to 2,500 square metres with a potential capacity of 120 visitors. However, we consistently strive to create the ultimate quality customer experience and therefore restrict our numbers to 80 at any one time.”
"We are also committed to supporting individuals of all abilities to embrace water-based activities. The Edge was the first water sports centre in Northern Ireland to offer waterskiing for the disabled and we now have the equipment to teach wheelchair users, the visually impaired and amputees. So, whatever your ability, there are no barriers to enjoying this action-packed sport," he added.
