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LEISURE AND OUTDOORS - SURFING
INDIVIDUALS ORGANISATIONS PRODUCTS SOCIAL MEDIA
| Brazilian surfer Alcino José da Silva Neto, known as PIRATA, is an above knee amputee who embodies the spirit of the International Surfers Association perfectly. PIRATA is not only an inspiration for disabled surfers, but for the whole surfing community. PIRATA's technique in using a regular board - and on some big waves - has to be seen to be appreciated. The website is in Spanish but looking at the photos and video footage will make you see why he is so highly regarded. |
| The Barney Miller Classic was to help Barney by suring mates after his spinal injury in '98. The competition was a huge success and helped the well known local both financially and mentally, now with the event in it's ninth year it is a strong event attracting well known surfers from all over the east coast. Over the course of its history, the "Barney Miller Classic" has enticed an ever-growing number of competitors each year, with an incredible 175 surfers of all ages and board lengths last year.
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| In 2003 Bethany Hamilton's aspirations to be a professional surfer were rudely interrupted by an attack from a tiger shark. Bethany lost her left arm but has carried on since that time with an unbelievably positive attitude. As Bethany says..."Me, Quit? Never". |
| HE lives a life that would add a few lines to the forehead of even the coolest mum. He surfs, wakeboards, skydives, rides motorbikes and generally gets his kicks by terrifying himself. His mates number among the most fearless big-wave surfers in the country – yet they all name Cameron “Stocky” Irwin as the bravest person they know. The reason? He can’t move his legs.
Cam is now focusing on his biggest surfing challenge yet, tackling Tasmania’s infamous Shipsterns Bluff, arguably Australia’s most dangerous surf break. You can put the man into a wheelchair, but you can’t put the wheelchair into the man.
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| Interview transcript from a report on ABC Radio on the surfing achievements of Kelly McCann, a ventilator assisted quadriplegic who hits the waves with the help of Gary Blaschke from the Australian Disabled
Surfers Association. A 'must read'! "
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| Surfer, Ron Fidler, thought he would never stand up on a surfboard again after losing his right leg in an industrial accident 37 years ago. But thanks to an innovative "water sports leg", he’s up and surfing again - and loving it.
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| Jesse Billauer was one of the foremost surfers to arrive on the world tour before a surfing accident that resulted in in C6 quadriplegic spinal injury . Jesse has been the driving force behind the 'Life Rolls On Foundation'and has been back in the surf again in fine (bodyboarding) style. You've got to see Jesse in action and there are some great surfing shots on the site... |
| AccesSurf Hawaii was created to share adaptive surfing with everyone who has the desire to enter the ocean and ride waves. Acesssurf Hawaii aims to make Hawaiian beaches accessible for everyone and to provide for the advancement of Adaptive Surfing in Hawaii.
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| AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate, and Rehabilitate all people with disabilities and their families through adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities. |
| After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2016, event entries more than doubled for the 2017 Nudie Australian Adaptive Surfing Titles set to be held this weekend on the Tweed Coast. Read all about the 2018 event and their website.
The two-day event includes an Adaptive Surf Coaching Clinic on Saturday 24th June at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) before competition is run on Sunday 25th June.
With twenty competitors registered and potentially more to come, the day long competition will be held in beach break conditions that should allow all adaptive athletes to showcase their talents and push for a position on the Australian Adaptive Surf Team that will compete at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Adaptive Surfing Championships later in 2017. |
| Welcome to The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia
The DSA is uniquely Australian and while initially set up for injured surfers, within a short time the DSA had dramatically widened its target group to cater for all disabilities that is anyone willing to have a go.
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| The International Surfing Association works For a Better Surfing Future. No matter what your physical abilities, the only limitations to enjoying the ocean are in your mind. The ISA encourages disabled persons to pursue the pleasures of surfing and is actively developing programs so that these surfers are recognized for their dedication and ability. |
| The Ocean Healing Group is a non-profit 501c3 foundation, dedicated to providing once in a lifetime, adaptive sports adventure to wheelchair bound youngsters and their parents. It's our collective mission to expose kids to a wide variety of sports and activities, things they would never have the opportunity to experience otherwise... including but not limited to surfing, snorkeling, zip-line tours, fishing, quid riding, nature tours, and horseback riding.
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| Paradox Sports seeks to recognize and foster an individuals potential and strength, defying the assumption that people with a physical disability can't lead a life of excellence. We have all been affected by the challenges facing the disabled personally or through family and friends and, as a result, we have chosen to invest our time in making a difference. Whether we're climbing, paddling, biking, surfing or hiking, the physical challenge in a natural environment brings us together as a tight-knit community with a common vision: the desire to live a life of excellence, to pursue our dreams and reach our goals while helping others reach theirs.
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| Welcome to Extreme Chairing.com, the largest adaptive action and adventure sports website in the world. Extreme Chairing uses funds to help people with high level injuries and limited mobility get involved in adventure sports. This site and organization is created for all people who enjoy watching or participating in action adventure sports. This organization is here to teach both able bodied and disabled people that life does not have to stop due to a severe injury, or living life with a disability.
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| Go Anywhere!
Due to its continuous rise in sales and our customer's positive feedback, Colours has decided to separately feature our Fatso wheels for beach and outdoor access.
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| WaveJet is a revolutionary Personal Water Propulsion system that is a clean, quiet, battery-powered dual jet drive. WaveJet Power Pod is fully modular and universally sized to be interchangeably popped into any WaveJet-ready personal watercraft, including surfboards, stand-up paddle boards, boogie boards and more. WaveJet overcomes the traditional limitations of surfing and paddling as you can paddle out three to four times faster and catch virtually any wave you try for - even big waves - without a tow in. (NB: for the disabled surfer, Wave Jet is proving an amazing innovation for returning to the surf!).
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| The popularity of outdoor adventure sports is massive and continues growing at a fast clip. As an outdoor adventure sport enthusiast myself, I believe this popularity stems from being in the beauty of nature, combined with heightened experiences — flying through jungle canopies, tapping into the power of waves or white water rivers, soaring in the air like an eagle or free-falling while suspended a mile above the earth. In addition to the immediate “WOW!” factor, these experiences create a very positive and profound effect — adrenalin flowing, senses heightened. Emotional baggage vanishes and you enter a Zen state of being fully in the moment — something that stays with you and gives you a new perspective.
Intrigued? Here is a look at certain outdoor adventure sports that are fully accessible, even with very limited arm movement. You can try them without purchasing any additional gear. And you don’t have to be a superjock to do them. If they grab you, you can learn how to do them on your own. |
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We are the voice of Adaptive Surfing.
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