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Following its groundbreaking debut last year as Australia’s first-ever international adaptive surfing contest, organisers describe the event is a must-see competition showcasing incredible skill, resilience, and the global movement toward adaptive surfing’s inclusion in the Paralympics.

The Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships, kicked off with a Parade of Nations through Byron on Sunday. Photo Jeff Dawson

Yesterday was Come and Try Day.

Starting today is the BrightSky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships Event heats.

Coming up:

  • Saturday, 29 March – 7:30 AM: Pro Event Semi-Finals.
  • Sunday, 30 March – 7:30 AM: Pro Event Finals. Estimated conclusion at 4pm.
  • also on Sunday 30 March – 6 PM: Official Presentation Night at Byron Bay Services Club.

Photo gallery of Parade of Nations by Jeff Dawson:

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