Community
22 March, 2024
Riding the waves
THERE were smiles for miles both on the sand and in the water last weekend as the Disabled Surfers Association (Great South Coast) held another successful morning.
THERE were smiles for miles both on the sand and in the water last weekend as the Disabled Surfers Association (Great South Coast) held another successful morning.
A large contingent of champion surfers of all ages and abilities took to the water on Saturday morning, eager to catch a wave thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of over 60 volunteers including two staff and 12 students from the Alpine School.
Beach wheelchairs, larger boards with handles and bean bags for added comfort all played a part in ensuring participants felt confident and secure.
Bathed in sunshine, the group took advantage of the warm weather and were keen to spend time in the water.
Warrnambool’s Amanda Crisp received the Brian Gorman Memorial Trophy for ‘Volunteer of the Day.’
“It was an absolute pleasure to help out, to see the smiles on the faces of the participants and to see the joy this day brings was just simply amazing,” she said.
“Last weekend was my first time volunteering. It’s so inspiring to see so many people putting smiles on the faces of others.
“I didn’t realise how many people is actually needed for this event to happen so that was a real eye-opener for me. I loved every minute of it, as I’m sure everyone involved did too. It’s a very rewarding day and I encourage others to volunteer for the next event.”
