The Central Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) will return to Umina Beach on March 5 with a ‘smiles on dials’ event aimed at providing a safe space for people to surf.
The local DSA branch said they would surf ‘rain or shine’ and have put the call out to volunteers to help on the day.
Volunteering consists of helping participants to and from the beach, assisting them in and out of the water including tandem board riding.
The DSA said volunteers do not need to know how to surf, they just need to be willing to get wet and have some fun, and if you surf, it’s a bonus.
A rash shirt will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own wetsuit.
Sign in on the day is from 8:30am with surfing commencing at 9:30am.
The DSA said they cannot accept unregistered surfers or volunteers on the day with COVID protocols in place.
Volunteers can register via bit.ly/RegisterUmina
Source:
Media release, Feb 21
Disabled Surfers Association