A foundation formed in 2015 continues to help veterans in a rather unconventional way – on surfboards. The Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF), a nonprofit organization formed in South Carolina, assists ...
The surfing instructor’s words of encouragement were nearly drowned out by the churning ocean as Franzi Hoene used her arms to steer herself in front of a wave and lifted herself up onto her surfboard ...
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Local Utah businesses and community members raised tens of thousands of dollars Friday for a unique healing program that teaches veterans how to surf while bringing them ...
Instructors help children build confidence in aquatic skills and lay down a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness. The program offers private swimming lessons as well as classes for ...
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — While the weather might not be ideal for surfing right now, a new nonprofit is hoping to use surf therapy to help veterans and first responders. Third Rising Coast plans to ...
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Fort Bragg Soldier Recovery Unit in North Carolina asks assigned Soldiers about their leisure activity interests periodically. Recreation Therapist Lee Whitford said that one ...
Out with the Bintangs, in with abs. There was a time when surfers did two types of training: surfing when there was surf, and drinking when there was no surf. But times have changed, and sessions like ...
Over the past three years, Los Angeles Recreation and Parks has expanded opportunities for youth with disabilities to catch a wave, build confidence and learn water safety. Surf’s up: Artemis D.'s ...
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