Welcome In the aloha spirit that Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfing to others, AccesSurf Hawaii was created to share adaptive surfing with everyone who has the desire to enter the ocean and ride waves. Purpose and Objectives: Adaptive surfing and shoreline flotation/swimming for any person with a mental or physical challenge who has a desire to enter the water. Provide paths on Hawaiian beaches making them more accessible for everyone to enter the ocean. An advocate for the disabled in the pursuit of outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities in the beach environment. Development of equipment and education for the advancement of adaptive surfing.
Welcome to AccesSurf Hawaii In the aloha spirit that Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfing to others, AccesSurf Hawaii was created to share adaptive surfing with everyone who has the desire to enter the ocean and ride waves. Purpose and Objectives · Adaptive surfing and shoreline flotation/swimming for any person with a mental or physical challenge who has a desire to enter the water. · Provide paths on Hawaiian beaches making them more accessible for everyone to enter the ocean. · An advocate for the disabled in the pursuit of outdoor recreation and leisure opportunities in the beach environment. · Development of equipment and education for the advancement of adaptive surfing.
UPCOMING EVENTS A DAY AT THE BEACH 808.236.4200 Updates to Beach Schedule Mark Marble | PARTICIPANTS "I have tried for 4 years and 25 days to get my son past the shore break on a board with me.....Thanks to Mark.....We surfed together....On our last wave my son got to his feet...Looked back at me and said "DADDY DADDY SURFING!" "I can't thank you all enough for showing my [four-year-old, autistic] son, Kai, such a great time on a surfboard at your last event; he's now considering turning pro! ...... What a wonderful thing you are doing to spread that enjoyment to those who otherwise would be relegated to just watching others play in the ocean. It was heartwarming to see so many people with various physical challenges paddling around...." "I want to thank all of you at AccesSurf Hawaii for everything. I really love going kayaking; Anthony helped me paddle and guided the kayak. All of the Volunteers are so nice to me by making me feel happy that I want to see everyone again.... It makes me feel so happy to belong..... I look forward to being able to continue coming to AccesSurf Hawaii. It would be too hard for me to be able to do all of these things without your help...." | DONATE Financial and equipment donations are welcome. Items needed include adaptive life jackets, soft-top surfboards, tents and canopies, and sea kayaks. Accessurf website |
RECOMMEND Refer AccesSurf Hawaii's "Day at the Beach" TRADEMARK SYMBOL program to friends or family members who have a disability and the desire to enjoy the ocean. VOLUNTEER | LATEST NEWS DUKE'S OCEANFEST: AccesSurf introduces the first Challenged Athletes division at this year's Duke's OceanFest surf contest in Waikiki (Aug 21, 23 '08). Athletes overcome quadraplegia, paraplegia, muscular dystrophy and amputation to demonstrate their surfing skills and compete for top honors. The Mission of the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is to financially support the development of individuals and organizations which perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. Visit www.DukeFoundation.org for more about information. | CONTACT US AccesSurf Hawaii Inc. Equipment R&D Volunteer Coordination & Training Special Events Manager Maui Operations |