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interest, and enjoying the opportunity to hone these skills in a structured environment.


“The proximity of coaches and spectators to the riders makes verbal


communication while riding possible. The set-up lends itself well to group therapy and team building in the sense that everyone is cheering on the rider,” says Justin Speegle, surfer and AMPSurf board member. “The surfer bond is one of the things that makes ocean surfing therapy successful but even when a group goes surfing together, the ride experience is not easily shared. This set- up completely changes that.”


Making waves EpicSurf, which launched in 2021, is bringing surfing to people of all abilities around the world. The wave and surf pool movement is something that is going to change the world, allowing much greater ease of access to the sport of surfing. With more and more countries around the world utilising surfing as a form


of therapy for PTSD, depression, anxiety, ASD, and other treatments, a surf wave like EpicSurf in a compact footprint that can fit in the size of a tennis court has huge potential to make this form of non-prescription treatment more readily available to everyone who might benefit from it. There is no doubt that ADG is passionate about sharing the sport, passion


and joy of surfing. Julie Kline, marketing manager at ADG, concludes: “We are looking forward to utilising our wave technology to improve the lives of many, including those with autism. We are honoured to have received the CAR certification from the IBCCES and look forward to delivering epic surf experiences as a form of therapy and fun for those with ASD and beyon


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