3 Days of Surf, Community & Stoke at Steamer Lane The 2026 Santa Cruz Paddlefest delivered three incredible days of competition, connection, and community on the California coast. Held at the iconic Steamer Lane, this world-renowned paddlesports event brought together athletes, volunteers, sponsors, and fans for one of the most anticipated gatherings in paddle surfing. … Read more
This season, High Fives Foundation returned to Puerto Rico for a powerful week centered on access, connection, and the kind of healing that happens both in—and out of—the water. The camp welcomed eight athletes, supported by six experienced watermen and two dedicated media team members, all coming together in one of the most meaningful locations … Read more
Three days of adaptive surfing stoke in the heart of Texas. From October 5–8, 2025, 14 adaptive athletes and 3 High Fives ambassadors gathered at Waco Surf — a world-class wave lagoon in Waco, TX — for three unforgettable days of progression, community, and pure joy. Across the trip, athletes spent over 25 hours surfing, … Read more
New Jersey Adaptive Surf Day made possible by Dralla Foundation. Adaptive surfing meets East Coast grit in Manasquan Inlet. On October 20, four High Fives athletes took on Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey for a surf session powered by resilience. With 30 mph wind gusts and cold Atlantic conditions rolling in, this day demanded tenacity and … Read more
In 2025, the High Fives Foundation and MasterCraft Boats continued their shared mission to create waves of opportunity through adaptive surfing. Across 38 surf trips and 152 hours on the water, athletes, volunteers, and partners came together to celebrate inclusion, confidence, and community. A total of 108 athletes participated in this year’s program, with 58 … Read more
May 20–21, 2025 | Queen’s Surf Break, Waikīkī, Hawaii The 17th Annual Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships brought together over 90 adaptive surfers from around the world to the legendary Queen’s Surf Break in Waikīkī—and the High Fives Foundation was proud to show up strong. With 11 High Fives Athletes competing across five adaptive classifications, the … Read more
On October 21st, 2024, five High Fives Athletes took on the waves of the Jersey Shore for an adaptive surf day, thanks to a partnership with Operation Beachhead. In perfect conditions—sunny skies, friendly waves, warm spirits, and cold waters—athletes and volunteers came together to celebrate the power of adaptive sports and community. High Fives Founder … Read more
Thank You, Waco Surf! On October 5th and 6th, 13 High Fives athletes gathered for a weekend of surfing at Waco Surf. With 24 hours of waves, camaraderie, and plenty of stoke, the event brought together adaptive athletes to challenge themselves and share in the joy of riding some incredible surf. Among the participants was … Read more
This summer High Fives launched a Adaptive Wake Surfing program on Lake Tahoe. Powered by our dedicated partners at MasterCraft, SWIFT Institute, Melin, Scheels, Slowtide and inspired by our commitment to adaptive sports, the program has far exceeded expectations. Over the course of the summer, we hosted 45 adaptive surf trips, with almost 100 athlete … Read more
The 7th Annual US Open Adaptive Surfing Championships took place from September 5th to 8th on the north side of the Oceanside Pier, marking the final stop on the 2024 Adaptive Association of Surfing Professionals (AASP) Championship Tour. The High Fives Foundation was proud to be the hosting sponsor, with multiple athletes from our community showcasing … Read more
