Had a few extra hours to kill so I tried this. I have been reading on this and other forums that the swim platform created issues when trying to surf. I know from my experience in boat racing that a channel that will introduce air int the water will create a "softer" water. here are the first pis of the project, i will take more and upload them later.
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...eone/step1.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...eone/step2.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...eone/step3.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...eone/step4.jpg