We have just appeared on RTE One's main evening news. Last Monday Philip Bromwell, one of Six One news's Reporters came to Garrettstown Beach and filmed and interviewed us for a 2 minute piece that went out on both the 6pm and 9pm News on Thursday July 17th. The piece should be available on RTE.ie from July 18th. Check out local Girl Ailis Ward as she surfs with Jon!
We are now pleased to announce support from The National Maritime College of Ireland. Located in Cork they are the centre for many forms of specialist maritime Training. They have now become the main financial supporter of our efforts. These funds come from an EU supported initiative "Martins". This project includes similar colleges in the UK, Holland and France and it promotes safety training in various forms. Surf 2 Heal is very grateful to Martins & the NMCI for this fantastic support and you can learn more by visiting :
The National Maritime College of Ireland
Welcome to the website of Surf 2 Heal. Irelands first Surf Camp for kids with Autism. Our mision is simple, to provide surf activity camps & experiences to kids affected by autism alllowing them to experience the joys of the ocean and its calming energy!
2008 will be a big year for us with the launch of our first ever camp. This concept has worked with great success abroad and we are committed to using Irelands great coastline, ocean & world famous generosity to make this great experience happen.
Our website offers detailed information on how, when and where this is all going to happen but more importantly on how YOU can help!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Jon, Alayne & Nollaig.
Surf 2 Heal
Our new fleet of specially designed boards arrived just in time for the training course and the volunteers enjoyed a number of very productive surf training sessions as well team building activities and workshops.
The whole Surf 2 Heal is being documented by an independent film maker, Jarlath Rice. Our volunteers have now begun their journey to make Surf 2 Heal a project with a difference. They will train on an on-going basis between now and the camp at the end of August.
Good luck to them all.
Thanks
Jon
In harmony with the ocean
Visit NCS Surfboards Website
The Boards used by Surf 2 Heal!
Thanks to Patrick Cummins for all his help!