“I felt excited, happy and free.” – An Adaptive Surfing Story from Croyde
For the surfer, the day brought something they had never experienced before. After trying a range of adaptive surfboards to find the right fit, they surprised themselves with what was possible:“I was able to change boards a few times to find one that worked for me. I surprised myself at how balanced I was! It’s nice that there were so many different board options to suit all needs.”
Then came the moment that said everything: “It felt nice to be able to do something I’ve never been able to do before because of my cerebral palsy. I felt excited, happy and free.”
Because the power of surfing goes far beyond the waves, it’s about freedom, confidence and possibility. It’s about creating moments where people are no longer defined by barriers, but by what becomes possible when the right support is in place.
“The equipment was brilliant and suited all needs, so there was no one sitting on the sidelines.”
No one sitting on the sidelines. That’s what accessibility should look like. Using our beach wheelchair, this parent was able to experience something with their children for the very first time: “The first time I’ve ever been able to walk along the beach with my children had me in tears that day.”
“Thank you, The Wave Project. You have given us hope and inspired us in more ways than one. I’m truly grateful.”
We firmly believe that everyone deserves the chance to experience the positive impacts that surfing can have.
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