Adaptive paddleboarding for people with disabilities

Adaptive boards, a welcoming crew, and a day on the water

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The water changes what feels possible

Adaptive equipment and a welcoming crew help people with disabilities experience confidence, connection, and freedom on the water

Meet the foundation

Upcoming events

AFF volunteers and an adaptive paddleboard participant cross the calm water at Marine Stadium

Long Beach Paddle Day

Mother’s Beach

Join AFF at Mother’s Beach for wheelchair-adapted WASUP, Paddle with a Buddy and a welcoming day on the water. Reserve a paddle session or choose a volunteer shift.

Register to paddle

Get involved

Attend an event

Find a Paddle Day or community gathering and see what to expect

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Volunteer

Bring your time and encouragement; the AFF team will help you learn the rest

Join the crew

Partner

Expand access through funding, equipment, expertise, or community reach

Build with AFF

Before your first paddle

Who can participate?

AFF creates adaptive experiences for people with disabilities and welcomes families and caregivers into the day

Do I need paddling experience?

No prior paddling experience is needed; the AFF team will talk through the equipment and what to expect

What does it cost?

Check each event for its reservation details. October’s Paddle Day uses a $25 reservation fee, which you can donate to AFF or request back after the event

Your first Paddle Day

01

Tell us what you need

Share your comfort and access needs

02

Meet your support crew

Get fitted with equipment and meet your crew

03

Launch at your pace

Enjoy the water with support nearby

Your chair stays with youStability is built inSafety starts on shoreFamilies belong too

Life with AFF

A smiling participant in adaptive equipment surrounded by the AFF launch crew

Confidence arrives

A participant laughing with an AFF volunteer beside the water

Connection comes first

A participant and AFF volunteer smiling together after paddling

Joy you can see

AFF volunteers gathered with paddleboards beside the Long Beach marina

The people who show up

A wheelchair user paddling an adapted board with two AFF volunteers on open water

Freedom in motion

An adaptive paddler smiling with both arms raised while seated securely on an AFF board

A moment that stays

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