Archie, the boy who hated sand
How do you take somebody who hates sand, surfing? Archie, a 9-year old boy with high functioning autism, desperately wanted to go surfing, but equally desperately didn’t want to go near any sand.
Continue reading...The Wave Project launches pilot scheme in Northern Ireland
For the first time, ‘surf therapy’ courses will be made available to young people, free of charge, who are experiencing anxiety, trauma or social isolation in Northern Ireland.
Continue reading...British Gas Charity Cycle
A huge thank you to IOW volunteer Ian and his wonderful team from British Gas who cycled 60 miles round the island collecting a whopping £420 for our surf club!
Continue reading...Meet Sam – the boy who inspired surf therapy
It was one of the most special moments of my life – when I realised that something as simple as a surfing lesson could perform miracles.
Continue reading...Summer sun & Winter fun: Notes from Bali & Australia
This winter I trussed up my backpack and surfboards and set-out for the tropical shores of Bali in Indonesia in search of waves and adventure.
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