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DSA FNC volunteers and participants at a Lennox Head event in 2024. Photo supplied

Surf fans have the chance to win one of five twin-fin surfboards and support the purchase of a custom-fitted trailer essential for transporting specialised surf equipment and adapted wheelchairs.

Stone & Wood are working with the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) Far North Coast branch (FNC) to raise money for the custom trailer by creating the Win a Twin Fin raffle which gives participants a chance to win one of five iconic twin-fin surfboards. Each board has been hand-shaped by renowned Australian shapers and ridden by professional surfers at recent World Surf League (WSL) events, making them a true piece of surfing history.

Stone & Wood has been announced as the official beer partner for all major WSL events in Australia and with that deep connection to surf culture and a shared commitment to community, the Stone & Wood team were inspired to find a way to support the DSA.

‘When we learned about the DSA’s need for a custom trailer, we knew we had to help,’ said Paul Tansley, Stone & Wood Head of Strategy & Creative.

‘The Win a Twin Fin raffle is a great way to bring surf fans along on the journey and turn our shared passion into real, tangible support.’

Dylan Chisholm, President of the DSA FNC branch, said the support would have a lasting impact on the organisation and the people it serves.

‘This trailer will be a game-changer for our branch,’ said Dylan.

‘It allows us to safely transport our specialised equipment and continue creating inclusive surf experiences for people with disability across the Far North Coast.’

Grab your tickets today for a chance to win a legendary surf board and give the gift of an unforgettable wave! www.raffletix.com.au/winatwinfin2025.



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