15/08/2026
This session was just wonderful. 🌊❤️
Today was Theo’s first ever time in the sea. We had the privilege of learning a little about Theo’s story and his very rare condition, and, as with every adaptive session, we had to get creative to work out what would give him the best possible surfing experience.
Theo doesn’t communicate through speech and has limited control over his limbs, so we decided this was a job for Emily’s hip flexors of steel.
Being supported was the best way to help Theo stay upright and see everything around him, especially as he’s a bit of a wriggler!
With adaptive surfing there’s never any way of knowing exactly how someone is going to respond to the experience. When a surfer communicates differently, that can add an extra layer to figuring out what they’re enjoying and what’s working for them.
But oh my goodness!!!
That smile. Every. Single. Time. He caught a wave, his face absolutely BEAMED - there was no question over how stoked he was! 🥹🌊
What a special session. We can’t wait for more! Next time, he might even bring his twin along to show him how it’s done! 🤙
This session was part of our HAF funded SEN camps today. Thanks to Northumberland County Council for giving us the flexibility to arrange groups and session lengths to suit surfers with individual needs. It’s made a HUGE difference this summer.
A huge thank you also to the family and friends of adaptive surfer Prunella, whose generous donation in her memory allows us to bring additional coaches into our adaptive sessions. This helps us keep our sessions accessible and affordable, while still providing the level of support each surfer needs. ❤️
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