Blind Fitness will conduct its 2026 Annual Surf Clinic, Saturday, July 11 at Santa Claus Lane Beach in Carpinteria.

The community event provides individuals who are blind or have low vision with the opportunity to experience the joy of surfing in a safe, supportive and empowering environment, the organization said.

Now entering its fourth year, the Surf Clinic brings together participants, volunteers, surf instructors, and community supporters for a day focused on confidence-building, recreation and connection.

Since its inception, the Blind Fitness Surf Clinic has served 72 blind and low-vision participants, and engaged more than 60 volunteers, creating a community experience built on inclusion, confidence, and connection, organizers said.

Presented by Blind Fitness in partnership with Wayfinder Family Services and Surf Happens, and generously supported by the Foreseeable Future Foundation, the clinic continues to expand access to outdoor recreation for individuals with vision loss.

This year’s clinic will welcome up to 24 participants, supported by trained volunteers, Surf Happens instructors, and staff from Wayfinder Family Services.

Designed for participants of all ages who are blind or have low vision, the clinic offers one-on-one support from trained volunteers and experienced surf instructors.

Participants are guided through the surfing experience surrounded by an encouraging and inclusive community. All surfing equipment, instruction, and lunch are provided.

“Many individuals who are blind or have low vision face barriers to recreational opportunities that others often take for granted,” said Tania Isaac-Dutton, executive director of Blind Fitness.

“This clinic is about much more than surfing, it’s about building confidence, fostering independence, creating meaningful connections, and demonstrating what is possible when accessibility and community come together,” she said.

Wayfinder Family Services has been a partner in expanding opportunities for individuals with vision loss, while Surf Happens provides professional instruction, equipment, and expertise.

Support from the Foreseeable Future Foundation helps ensure the experience remains accessible to participants at no cost.

“Every year we witness incredible moments of courage, growth, and joy,” Isaac-Dutton said. “Participants challenge themselves, volunteers form lasting connections, and together we create a community where everyone belongs.”

Volunteer support remains a vital part of the Surf Clinic’s success. Community members interested in supporting the event are encouraged to register as volunteers.

Through adaptive fitness, outdoor recreation, and community-based programming, Blind Fitness serves individuals who are blind or have low vision throughout Santa Barbara County and beyond.

The Surf Clinic is one of several programs supported through Blind Fitness’s current Make Waves: Triple Your Impact campaign, which helps expand adaptive fitness, outdoor recreation, and community connection opportunities for individuals who are blind or have low vision.

For more about the Blind Fitness Surf Clinic, participant registration, volunteer opportunities, or Blind Fitness programs, visit www.blindfitness.org.