The Roxy Davis Foundation helps people with various abilities access the beach to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in the ocean using beach ramps.
Cape Town, South Africa (07 February 2024) – Adaptive surfing is taking off in South Africa, and the Roxy Davis Foundation is one of those at the forefront of helping people with various abilities access the beach and ocean. Whether with the support of surf coaches, beach-adapted wheelchairs or nifty beach ramps, they help dreams come true!
The Roxy Davis Foundation was founded by 9 times South African surfing champion, Roxy Davis, a proudly ‘Capetonian’, having grown up in Kommetjie! The foundation was formed in January 2019 with a passion for surfing, the ocean and its many great benefits.
Roxy is the first individual to represent South Africa in all three disciplines of shortboard surfing, longboard surfing, and stand-up paddleboard surfing, as well as serving as a National Team Manager and Surf Coach.
Roxy is an accomplished businesswoman having founded Surf Emporium in 2002. Surf Emporium is an Accredited Surf School with Surfing South Africa, specialising in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding lessons with a philosophy of inclusiveness and always mindful of considering everyone’s unique needs. Roxy leads a professional surf coaching team consisting of over 100 instructors, some of whom are also trained as Adaptive Surf coaches.
Brandon Beack recently spent the day at the beach thanks to the beach ramp and beach-adapted wheelchair. He got to spend time soaking in all the therapeutic elements of being in the ocean and learning to surf.
The foundation is based in the Western Cape. Not only do they work with adaptive surfing, but they also support the elderly, the young, people with mental challenges, and so much more. You can find out more about how you can get involved by clicking here.
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