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“Operation Restoration” is in Pismo Beach for four days of events. The highlight for many is the surfing and surf instruction that happens on the south side of the Pismo Beach Pier. Many of the participants are veterans. Each is handled in the water by a team of volunteers. For more information on next years event go to AmpSurf.org.
AmpSurf’s aim is to give all disabled participants a memorable invigorating experience. This Clinic is free to all
severely disabled & we work on sponsorships for our disabled active duty military and veterans*. This is our way of thanking them for their service. Please contact us for more information and qualification*
Surf instruction is provided by accomplished surfers who volunteer to help us help others. Instruction is on a one-to-one basis and the instructors will work to meet individual needs and abilities, at all levels. We use traditional surfboards & most participants learn to ride solo, some will ride Tandem with his/her instructor depending on ability. Life vests & helmets are provided and maybe required depending on ability and what instructors feel is needed. Kayaking, Outrigger Canoeing, golf, wakeboarding, & fishing instruction will also be available on scheduled days.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*
13thThu. 7-9pm Meet & Greet
14th Fri. 8:30am- Opening Flag Ceremony 9-2pm Surf Instruction
15th Sat. 9-2pm Surf Instruction 4pm- Benefit Poker @ Oceana Casino
16th Sun. 8-10amOpen Surf 1-5pmGolf @ Blacklake
17th Mon. 8-10amOpen Surf 1-5pmOutriggerCanoe
18th Tues. 8-10amOpen Surf 1-5pmKayakingwith Central Coast Kayaks
19th Wed. 9am-4pm Fishing 6-9pmLuau
20th Thu. Everyone goes home
*Go to Ampsurf.org for more detail
Ampsurf Schedule
Learn to Surf Clinic August 13th-20th
For disabled veterans and local disabled, along with wounded veterans from Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas
Thursday August 13th
Participants arrive and Check-in at Shore Cliff Resort– Pismo Beach
7:00 PM Meet and Greet Party at Alex’s BBQ in Shell Beach–
Participants, Volunteers, and Sponsors are invited
Friday August 14th
Surf Instruction –Come out and cheer them on!!!
Flag Ceremony presented by Central Coast Leatherneck Honor Guard
8:30am
Dry land instruction
9:30 -10:00am
In water surf instruction
10:00 -12:00pm
Free surf/ Lunch
12:00 -1:00pm
5pm Beach BBQ at Fin’s in Grover Beach
Saturday August 15th
Surf Instruction – Come out and cheer them on!!!
Meet & greet on the beach
9:00-9:30am
Dry land instruction
9:30 -10:30am
In water surf instruction
10:30 -12:00pm
Free surf/ Lunch
12:00 -1:00pm
4:00pm –Poker Tournemant at Oceana Casino- Come play cards with the participants
Sunday August 16th
8 -10am Open Surf–on
1-5pm Golf then Dinner for the participants at Black Lake Golf Resort
Monday August 17th
8-10pm Open Surf
1-5pm Outrigger Canoeing with Pale Kia in Avila Beach Dinner at Scotty’s in Pismo
Tuesday August 18th
8-10am Open Surf
1-5pm Kayaking with Central Coast Kayaks Dinner at Café Vistro in Oceano
Wednesday August 19th
9am-4pm Fishing
6:00 -9:00pm Operation Restoration IV Luau at Mongo’s Restaurant in Grover Beach Tickets are for sale ($20) to the public please contact Ampsurf at ampsurfaas@yahoo.com to order yours.
Thursday Aug.20th
Every one return home
Ampsurf
Disabled veterans and Local disabled, along with wounded active duty service man from Brooke Army Medical Center are traveling to Pismo Beach, California, August 13th – 20th to experience the thrill of surfing. Most of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines lost limbs, were burned, or have PTSD from serving in operations over seas. The Association of Amputee Surfers (Ampsurf) along with professional and local surfers will provide the instruction for Operation Restoration IV.
