38 Surf Trips. 96 Athlete Experiences. One Incredible Summer on Lake Tahoe. Another summer of unforgettable moments, personal milestones, and endless stoke is in the books! The 2026 High Fives Foundation Adaptive Wake Surf Tahoe Program, proudly sponsored by SWIFT, wrapped up its third season of bringing adaptive athletes onto the crystal-clear waters of Lake … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of gliding across the water and with the help of LIND Surf, Athletes Brierley McCubbins and Dariel Meléndez experienced a whole new way to surf. Through two new videos, High Fives Foundation and LIND Surf showcase how electric surf technology can create new opportunities. Electric surfing removes the need … Read more
Sponsored by SWIFT There’s nothing quite like the feeling of catching your first wave. This summer, that feeling has become a reality for dozens of High Fives Athletes through the Adaptive Wake Surf Tahoe program, proudly sponsored by SWIFT. From June 10 through August 5, Lake Tahoe has once again become a place where confidence … Read more
From May 5–8, 2026, the world’s top adaptive surfers gathered at Queens in Waikīkī, Hawai‘i for the 2026 Hawai‘i Adaptive Surfing Championships and the High Fives crew showed up in a big way. High Fives Foundation supported 12 athletes throughout the event, where 99 athletes competed across 18 classifications in one of adaptive surfing’s premier … Read more
April 23–25, 2026 | Jack’s Surf Break | Santa Cruz, CA From April 23–25, the High Fives Foundation returned to the California coast for the 2026 Santa Cruz Surf Camp, three days of progression, connection, and powerful first-time moments in the water. Hosted at Jack’s Surf Break in Santa Cruz, the camp welcomed 14 #HighFivesAthletes … Read more
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
