We  organise social surfing and competitions for our deaf members on the Gold Coast. We have various social functions which also act as fundraising opportunities so we are able to continue to support our members.

What we do?

• Meet new friends through surfing;
• Learn new skills e.g. short and long board from experienced surfers;
• Provide an opportunity for members to be a part of our board management e.g. committee member or executive position
• Volunteer at fund raising events or competitions
• Represent Queensland or Australia in National / International Deaf Surfing Championships;
• Enjoy a beautiful day at the beach;
• Surf the best waves with confidence !

Events:

• Social surfing sessions at local beaches on Gold Coast & North Coast in NSW;
• Crescent Head Bi annual  Surfing competition

• National Deaf Surfing competitions;
• World Deaf Surfing Championship every year.

World Deaf Surfing Championship

World Deaf Surfing Championships was held in Hawaii during July /August 2009. About 100 - 150 surfers from all over the world came to Hawaii to compete in this special event. Our Queensland team performed extremely well at the championships. This year the competition  was hosted by United States Deafriders Association.

World Deaf Surfing Championship events were held in the following countries:

2003 Mexico

2005 Japan

2007 Australia - Phillip Island

2009 Hawaii

The next world Deaf Surfing Championship will be held in Brazil, 2011

Crescent Head Surfing competition:

Cresent Head Surfing competition is hosted by Crescent Head Boardriders Inc (hearing surfing club) every year. We appreciated all the food they provided and their hard work in putting on this event. Deaf Boardriders Queensland go to this event every year and we always enjoy catching up with all the other surfers.

We owe our sincere thanks to our friend Steve White for his time and effort in organising this competition for deaf surfers.  Thanks Steve!