Welcome to AccesSurf’s news highlights, where you will find the most recent media stories on our organization as well as press releases that were distributed. Should you have any questions please contact us.
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Surfers with Challenges Expression Session
January 13-14, 2012
Surfers with Challenges are joining with AccesSurf Hawaii, Infinity Surfboards from the USA, along with Jesse Hinson from Noosa for an exciting adaptive surfing session at the Duke’s Day event at Freshwater Beach, Australia. AccesSurf’s “One Ocean” program will share new adaptive surfboards, equipment and the best practices with all to promote safe ocean access.
Former US Senator Max Cleland enjoys the ocean in Hawaii with AccesSurf
Former US Senator, Max Cleland was able to enjoy one of the top ten beaches in the world while visiting Hawaii with the help of AccesSurf.
Utilizing the right equipment with trained professionals, Senator Cleland was able to enjoy a stress free afternoon in the sun and the ocean. It was truly an honor and pleasure to assist Senator Cleland and we look forward to his return trip to Oahu for many more ocean memories.
Over 80 families joined us for our ”Day at the Beach”™ program on Oct 1st to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, snorkeling, swimming and spending time with ‘Ohana. Special Guest Kyle Maynard rode the waves with style for only hi second time ever surfing with AccesSurf. See more pictures and testimonies on the Facebook page of AccesSurf.
Over 31Wounded Warriors attend our free month program in September to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, swimming and spending time meeting new ‘Ohana on the Island. Special thanks to 3rd Brigade Infantry Unit from Schofield for bringing there group and honoring AccesSurf with a certificate of appreciation. Mahalo again for helping to make Dreams a Reality.
What: Liquid Nation Ball When: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Where: La Jolla, California
The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, is a charitable foundation that awards grants to various surf or board sport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations whose efforts are focused on improving the quality of life, health and/or welfare of people.
AccesSurf is honored to be one of 13 beneficiaries from this event.
The annual Liquid Nation Ball serves as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund and has become one of the surf industry’s can’t miss events. Each year surf industry legends, surf stars, and La Jolla VIPs gather for an amazing night of dancing, live music, great food, open bar, and a short live auction of a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items to exclusively benefit the surf-related humanitarian organizations selected by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors.
Please visit: http://www.sima.com/ to purchase tickets and support this event.
At Dukes Oceanfest, Wednesday Aug. 24 2011
Surf art work created by Irchiro from Toyko for AS. To see more go to:http://www.ichiro-art.com/j-artwork.html
Athletes will be traveling from around the World to compete for trophies in 5 divisions of Surfing to include: Amputee, Deaf, Wave-Ski, Wounded Warrior and Mixed Division.
Athletes will be scored for their skills and wave choice by HSA judges to promote Adaptive Surfing at it’s best.
Don’t miss out on the event Aug. 24, 2011
What: Liquid Nation Ball
When: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Where: La Jolla, California
The SIMA Humanitarian Fund, is a charitable foundation that awards grants to various surf or board sport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations whose efforts are focused on improving the quality of life, health and/or welfare of people.
AccesSurf is honored to be one of 13 beneficiaries from this event.
The annual Liquid Nation Ball serves as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Humanitarian Fund and has become one of the surf industry’s can’t miss events. Each year surf industry legends, surf stars, and La Jolla VIPs gather for an amazing night of dancing, live music, great food, open bar, and a short live auction of a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items to exclusively benefit the surf-related humanitarian organizations selected by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund Board of Directors.
Please visit: http://www.sima.com/ to purchase tickets and support this event.
Sunday July 31, 2011
Mark Matheson was successful in his crossing and become the first athlete with paraplegia to finish the world’s toughest and most dangerous paddleboard competition to raise money and awareness for Access Surf Hawaii.
Considered to be the most prestigious of all races for paddleboarding, the Molokai 2 Oahu World Championship Paddleboard race is a grueling 32-mile crossing of the Ka’iwi Channel. At its deepest point, the channel is over 2300 feet deep and is infamous for its heavy seas, debilitating heat, and nightmarish currents and swells that can reach heights of up to 30 feet.
Mark hopes to inspire others to do the same by supporting his cause AccesSurf Hawaii.
Help Mark achieve his goal of raising $25k for AccesSurf by making a donation now.
Over 70 families joined us for our ”Day at the Beach”™ program on May 7th to enjoy a day of assisted surfing, snorkeling, swimming and spending time with ‘Ohana. Returning participants, military families, Freedom Riding Co. and over 65 volunteers to provide a wonderful day of surfing and fun for all. Mahalo to Marci from Hog Island BBQ for providing Ono Veggie Chilli with brown rice to keep everyone going strong.
Training and safety are key in having each successful event… For more pictures visit us on Flicker and follow us on FaceBook for all the summer events.
April 30-May 1, 2011
Freedom Surf Contest will be held April 30 & May 1st in Kuhio Beach, Waikiki. Adaptive Surfing on Sunday from 12-3pm. Surfers will come together to promote a drug free Hawaii and a positive image of the sport of surfing as a healthy lifestyle in the community.
Join us for the fun in the sun.