THE STOKE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SPREADING THE ALOHA SPIRIT THROUGH ADAPTIVE WATERSPORTS
The main goal for the Stoke for Life Foundation is to bring awareness to the rehabilitative benefits of adaptive water sports through clinics, education and adaptive sport fishing. Our goals are to introduce these benefits in an effort to advance adaptive water sports and to raise awareness for access to our beach communities and the ocean for those with disabilities. Stoke for life will host paddle clinics for adaptive paddle boarding and adaptive surfing; these will be free open clinics to further education of adaptive water sports, beach access for the disabled, and the advancements in adaptive water sports equipment. Among other information will be hands-on teaching for volunteers to learn how to handle people with all levels of disabilities and ailments safely in and out of the water.
An interview done on July 8th, 2025 about my life, challenges, achomplishments and our exciting addition to the Stoke for Life Foundation, Reel Stoke Adaptive Sport Fishing Program. Thank you to Friedman Adventures for the great interview!
9th ANNUAL U.S. OPEN ADAPTIVE SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Stoke for Life Foundation and the U.S. Open ASC Competition Committee are Honored to Announce:
The 9th Annual U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships will be held September 10th–13th on the north side of the Oceanside Pier.
The Board members of Stoke for Life Foundation, the competition committee of the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships are so proud to announce the continued sponsorship of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, The 2025-26 events will be POWERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE! I want to thank the staff and all the students for all the support, we are looking forward to continue making history in the adaptive community.
2026 SURF CAMP SCHEDULE
Stoke for Life Foundation will be hosting a free adaptive surf camp for people with all levels of disability all ages. Stoke for Life with the help of many volunteers will provide adaptive equipment, coaching, and assistance to all participants.
SURF CAMP DATES AND TIMES
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – April 18th
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – June 20th
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – July 18th
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – August 22nd
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – September 9th
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – October 24th
Saturday 10AM – 2PM – November 21st
All camps will be held at Oceanside Harbor – North Jetty.
If you would like to participate or volunteer please email us at: stokeforlifefoundation@gmail.com
REEL STOKE Adaptive Sport Fishing Program
The purpose of the Stoke for Life Adaptive Sport Fishing Program is to expose novice or seasoned adaptive anglers and people with disabilities to Southern California sport fishing up close and personal. Stoke for Life has acquired a 17ft center console “Invader” fishing boat powered by a 2020 Evinrude Etec K115hp engine, and a 16ft center console “Neptune Sea Bird” powered by a 90hp Mercury engine. These will be the heartbeat for the Adaptive Sport Fishing Program. This is a small grass roots adaptive sport fishing program that is fueled by decades of local fishing knowledge with a pure love for sport fishing and ocean therapy.
