A foundation formed in 2015 continues to help veterans in a rather unconventional way – on surfboards. The Warrior Surf Foundation (WSF), a nonprofit organization formed in South Carolina, assists ...

The surfing instructor’s words of encouragement were nearly drowned out by the churning ocean as Franzi Hoene used her arms to steer herself in front of a wave and lifted herself up onto her surfboard ...

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Local Utah businesses and community members raised tens of thousands of dollars Friday for a unique healing program that teaches veterans how to surf while bringing them ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Fort Bragg Soldier Recovery Unit in North Carolina asks assigned Soldiers about their leisure activity interests periodically. Recreation Therapist Lee Whitford said that one ...

Instructors help children build confidence in aquatic skills and lay down a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness. The program offers private swimming lessons as well as classes for ...

With protected outdoor pools at every beach, usually with a quality wave breaking off the corner, there are a few places on ...

Over the past three years, Los Angeles Recreation and Parks has expanded opportunities for youth with disabilities to catch a wave, build confidence and learn water safety. Surf’s up: Artemis D.'s ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Two years ago, 11-year-old Soma ...

Despite overcast weather conditions, a broad smile lit up Rocky McKinnon’s face Friday morning as he greeted others on the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier. “This is a beautiful day,” he told a ...