The Surfing School for People With Disabilities

There’s more than just one way to ride a wave. In Caswell Bay, Wales you’ll find a one-of-a-kind surf school. Originally working out of the back of a car, Surfability UK now operates from two purpose built buildings with an ever-growing range of specialist equipment.

Since 2013, coach Ben Clifford has been individually tailoring surf lessons to people living with a range of different disabilities. With 10 years of successful operations behind them, they are now setting their sights even further and sending athletes to compete around the globe.

Surf's up!

👕 LIMITED EDITION SURFABILITY T-SHIRT: Profit from this collaboration will be shared with Surfability so they can continue to provide surfing lessons and experiences for people with additional needs due to disability, illness, injury or learning difficulties

00:00 The Surf School
01:03 Adapting Lessons
02:15 World Para Surfing Championship
02:32 Isaac's Story
03:26 The Spirit Behind Competitive Surfing

#Surfing #Disability #Wales

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[GreatBigStory]

👕 Limited Edition 'Surfability' T-shirt is now available on the Great Big Story shop. Profit from this collaboration will be shared with Surfability so they can continue to provide surfing lessons and experiences for people with additional needs due to disability, illness, injury or learning difficulties

[JMRayner]

Love everything Ben and Surfability is doing!

I was lucky enough to film them in Caswell Bay... And may I say Wales is looking as sunny and beautiful as Pismo Beach 🏄‍♂️🌊

[freshlysqueezedpopsicle]

I always appreciate stuff like this; having access to learn cool and new things should be a right to all, including to disabled people. This reminds me of that one cafe in Japan that has robot servers controlled remotely by people at home who cannot work in real life. It gives lots of opportunities for disabled people! :D I’m excited to more stories that showcase these kinds of experiences to those who usually don’t have the resources/ability to participate. :))

[thestmetalhead]

This is great stuff. More power to Ben and others.

[ashleygreenaway]

So proud to be part of Surfability. Amazing video.

[CLBROX]

Let this go global and bring hope to so many people👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[lorenzorobertperella]

Simply spectacular. A cool piece of inclusion and creativity. Good morning everyone.

[Pew-pew]

Finally another great big story. Good to be back😊

[fraudulent]

Im so glad that this channel came back! Its the most interesting thing! This channel is the only reason i have youtube basically. Love yall!

[DurianFruit]

still glad to see GBS back. amazing video, and make sure to comment for the algorithm!

[GillsDragon]

Honestly god i wish to surf too
Glad to see people have so much fun regardless of who they are

[justinisorange]

Im so glad you guys came back — coolest stories you find

[worldsfunniestmusic]

I’m a person with disability (CP), so I’m extremely happy to learn that more people are helping us to do the impossible.

[AvitalShtap]

Wow, this is amazing. I'm so afraid to crash under the wave 🤣and these people are all so fearless! I truly admire itb

[Maguspy]

Genius...awesome people..illuminated persons...there're no words to describes what you are. the world would be a better place if everybody would be like you. 🤙🙏💗

[keinname]

Very powerful message! thats wonderful

[_all_around_us]

Thought that was Jack Harlow in the thumbnail 😂

[Vonraptor]

Fantastic to see Great Big Story back!

[sammywarren]

What a truly wonderful organization! ❤

[XxThatGuyOverTherex]

"Hopalong" on the back of the jacket. Hilarious. What a legend.