What ADAPTIVE SURF PROJECT does

Adaptive Surf Project (ASP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that designs and delivers adaptive surfing programs for individuals with physical disabilities. The organization's flagship offering is the Wheel to Surf surf-clinic format, created by founder Brock Johnson, which it runs as recurring events along the Grand Strand (e.g., Cherry Grove Pier, Surfside Beach, Lakewood Campground) and has begun replicating nationally and internationally through training trips to Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Costa Rica. ASP also designs and fabricates its own adaptive equipment — surfboards, wetsuits, and beach wheelchairs — which, together with municipally coordinated beach matting installed at public accesses, forms the physical accessibility infrastructure for its programs.

ASP's core product portfolio extends beyond surfing to the Adaptive Bike Project (monthly inclusive rides at North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex), beach wheelchair access at 20+ locations across Horry and Georgetown Counties (SC) and Ocean Isle Beach (NC), and inclusive community social events. The organization also runs an outreach and training program that exports the Wheel to Surf model to affiliate and partner organizations abroad.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through charitable mechanisms: one-time and recurring individual donations via PayPal, a three-tier corporate sponsorship program ($2,500–$9,999 community; $10,000–$29,999 premium; $30,000+ flagship) with annual billing, fundraising events (the Margaritaville fundraiser raised $4,000), and in-kind equipment donations. Equipment, beach wheelchairs, and matting are provided free of charge to end users. The customer base is a long-tail of individual adaptive surfers and participants, with secondary persona segments including veterans with disabilities, adaptive-surfing organizations, and community volunteers; named supporters include GMAC Marketing, Margaritaville Myrtle Beach, Saltwater Ammo, Salty Grove, Ocean Cure, and CAS. Geographic reach spans the Southeast US and the Caribbean, with growing international outreach.

Name

ADAPTIVE SURF PROJECT

Legal name

Adaptive Surf Project

Website

https://adaptivesurfproject.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adaptive Surf Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2013 in North Myrtle Beach, SC, that designs adaptive surfboards, wetsuits, and beach wheelchairs and delivers Wheel to Surf clinics, beach-access infrastructure, and inclusive community programming for individuals with disabilities across the US Southeast, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Surfing Programs

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC), Accessibility & Special Needs Equipment (Assistive Devices, Adaptive Furniture, Sensory Rooms) (EDAEAIAM)

Keywords

• Adaptive surfing programs
• Disability sports services
• Adaptive surf equipment
• Veteran surf therapy
• Beach accessibility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and monthly donation options available to the public through PayPal. These donations fund adaptive equipment, event operations, and community programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Tiered sponsorship program ($2,500-$9,999, $10,000-$29,999, $30,000+) with benefits including brand placement on website, social media, event banners, rash guards, and equipment. Sponsors can direct funds to specific initiatives.
3. Fundraising Events: Hosting fundraising events like the Margaritaville fundraiser that raised $4,000, with proceeds directed toward building adaptive surfboards for participants.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepting large equipment donations (surfboards, chairs, tents) with logo placement on donated equipment as a sponsorship benefit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Adaptive Surf Project (ASP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides adaptive surfing experiences, adaptive equipment, and beach access programs for people with disabilities, including veterans. The organization runs signature events such as Wheel to Surf, supplies adaptive surfboards, wetsuits, and beach wheelchairs, operates beach matting installations to expand accessibility, and runs an adaptive bike project alongside social events, outreach programs, and corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Product overview

Adaptive Surf Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of adaptive sports and accessibility programs centered around adaptive surfing. The core offerings include the Wheel to Surf surf clinic program (flagship since 2013), the Adaptive Bike Project for inclusive cycling, a network of beach wheelchair access locations, and a beach matting installation program. The organization also designs and creates adaptive equipment (surfboards, wetsuits, beach wheelchairs) and operates an outreach program to train international groups. Additionally, they offer corporate sponsorship tiers and organize community social events. All programs are designed to make beaches and ocean activities accessible to people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheel to Surf Events Signature adaptive surfing event program that brings participants with disabilities together with volunteers and instructors for surfing experiences at the beach.
• Adaptive Surf Equipment Specialized surfboards, wetsuits, and beach wheelchairs designed or adapted to enable people with disabilities to participate in surfing and beach activities.
• Beach Wheelchair Access Program Program that loans or places beach wheelchairs at beach locations to enable individuals with mobility limitations to traverse sand and access the shoreline.
• Beach Matting Program Installation and deployment of beach access matting that creates temporary pathways over sand, allowing wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers to reach the waterline.
• Adaptive Bike Project Program providing adaptive bicycles for people with disabilities to participate in cycling activities on and near the beach.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Tiered sponsorship program offering companies and donors partnership opportunities at levels ranging from $2,500 to $30,000+ to support ASP's adaptive surfing mission.
• Outreach Programs Community outreach programs that engage participants with disabilities and their families in adaptive surfing and beach recreation activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4,000 raised at single Margaritaville fundraiser, enough to build 4 adaptive surfboards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adaptive Surfers Puerto RicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership where ASP supports the growing Puerto Rican adaptive surfing community through outreach trips, equipment donation (beach wheelchair delivered to Playa Jobos), training local organizers, and connecting them for beach matting installation. The Puerto Rican group competes at the highest levels internationally.
• Fecolsurf (Federacion Colombiana de Surf)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo displayed on ASP website indicating collaborative relationship in the adaptive surfing space across Latin America.
• Surf Adaptado Costa RicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogo displayed on ASP website indicating collaborative relationship supporting adaptive surfing in Costa Rica.
• ASPNC (Adaptive Surf Project North Carolina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional affiliate organization supporting adaptive surfing initiatives in North Carolina.
• Ocean CureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization logo displayed, likely sharing similar mission in ocean-based adaptive activities.
• Margaritaville Myrtle BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for ASP fundraising events including donation of a beach cruiser bicycle for raffle. Supports events through venue provision and promotional assistance.
• Local Governments (Horry County, Georgetown County, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Atlantic Beach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASP partners with local governments to install beach matting and coordinate beach wheelchair programs at public beach accesses throughout the Grand Strand area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Life Rolls On Foundation: Nonprofit running adaptive surf events (They Will Surf Again) and other adaptive sports programs across multiple US coastlines. Directly comparable as a peer adaptive-surf event organizer and equipment-providing nonprofit.
• Adaptive Surfers Puerto Rico: Puerto Rican adaptive surfing group that ASP actively trains and equips; competitors at international level. Peer as an independently operating adaptive surf chapter serving a similar athlete population in a Caribbean/Atlantic setting.
• AccessSurf Hawaii: Honolulu-based nonprofit operating adaptive surfing clinics, beach wheelchair programs, and adaptive equipment lending. Closely matches ASP's mix of surf clinics, equipment provision, and beach accessibility infrastructure.
• Stoke for Life: Adaptive surf nonprofit organizing inclusive events and clinics. Comparable mission and event-driven GTM to ASP, serving similar disability and veteran communities.
• Ocean Cure: Surf-therapy nonprofit hosting adaptive surf events and outreach, already listed as a partner on ASP's site. Operates the same adaptive surfing + community well-being model and competes for similar donor mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): National umbrella for adaptive sports organizations including adaptive surfing chapters. Comparable in adaptive-sports programming and community-building, but operates as a federation rather than a single local chapter.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation: Large national adaptive sports nonprofit funding equipment grants and events across many sports. Overlaps with ASP on adaptive equipment provision and adaptive-surf athlete support, but at significantly broader scale and funding footprint.
• International Surfing Association (ISA) Adaptive Surfing Division: Governing body that runs the ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship and certifies national federations. Defines the competitive pathway ASP athletes (e.g., Ernie Johnson, Puerto Rico partners) participate in; relevant peer/incumbent at the federation level.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large veterans-services nonprofit running adaptive recreational programs including surfing. ASP already hosts 'Wounded Warrior Surfing Day,' making this both a partner and an incumbent that funds similar veteran adaptive-sport experiences.

Others

• Surfrider Foundation: Coastal nonprofit focused on beach access, water quality, and beach preservation. Adjacent to ASP's beach-cleanup, beach-matting, and public-access mission but not a direct adaptive-sports competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@adaptivesurfproject2509
• Facebookfacebook.com/adaptivesurfproject
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adaptive-surf-project
• Instagraminstagram.com/adaptivesurfproject

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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