Santa Cruz Surfing Welcomes “Operation Surf” to Capitola Beach April 16th & 17th

operation surf pic2If you are looking for rewarding Santa Cruz activities, come join us on April 16th & 17th, at Capitola Beach to help support our nations injured veterans. Operation Surf 2016 is held in honor of the veterans who have made sacrifices for the freedom of our country. Wounded veterans of various branches of our US military, who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, will take part in an inspiring experience on the waves at Capitola Beach.

This is the third year for Operation Surf here at Capitola Beach. For these heroes, the trip to Capitola and the Operation Surf event is their first time leaving the hospital after their injury. At last year’s Operation Surf event,
operation surf pic1Veteran participants were overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and appreciation by the Capitola community and its many volunteers.

Getting out surfing and paddle boarding Santa Cruz provides a unique opportunity to get back to nature and feel the healing power of the ocean. These heroes will overcome life challenges and build new understanding of their potential and Capitola Beach is excited to be participate again this year.

There are a variety of ways to get involved in this event: Water Survey, Set-up or Break-Down, Motivator, Translator, or Surf Instructor. You can also just operation surf pic3come down to enjoy Capitola Beach and help cheer our veterans on.

To volunteer or to view the 2016 event schedule, please visit amazingsurfadventures.org or call or stop by the Operation Surf Santa Cruz headquarters: Seabright Mortgage 1734 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

We hope to see you out in the water (or at Capitola Beach) April 16th & 17th helping us show our veterans what Santa Cruz surfing is all about!