Long-form notes from Kai on adaptive surfing, recovery, the sport, and the community building it.
A local's guide to adaptive surfing on the Gold Coast — best beaches, board setups, coaching options and accessibility info, by world champion para surfer Kai Colless.
Para Surfing 101What is prone surfing? A clear guide to Prone 1 and Prone 2 para surfing divisions, judging criteria, equipment, and the athletes leading the sport in 2026.
RecoveryWhat returning to sport after a spinal AVM actually looks like — written by Kai Colless, who went from AVM diagnosis to world champion para surfer in 12 months.
CommunityA practical, honest guide to supporting a para athlete as a friend, family member, coach or brand sponsor — written from the athlete's side of the conversation.
TravelA competitive para surfer's honest ranking of Australia's best beaches for adaptive surfing in 2026 — accessibility, wave quality, community and travel logistics.