After cancelling their March event due to adverse weather conditions, the Central Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) will return to Umina Beach on April 2 with a ‘smiles on dials’ event.
The event will allow those with a disability to experience surfing – a pastime that the able bodied often take for granted.
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 wetsuits.
To register as a Volunteer or Surfer, visit bit.ly/April2Umina
The event will start at 8:30am with surfing commencing at 9:30am.
Source:
Media release, March 6
Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast