# Journal — Kai Colless

Long-form notes from Kai on adaptive surfing, recovery, the sport, and the community building it.

## Articles

- **[Adaptive Surfing on the Gold Coast: A 2026 Guide](https://kaicolless.com/blog/adaptive-surfing-gold-coast-guide/)** — A local's guide to where to surf, who to learn with, and what to know before you paddle out.
- **[What Is Prone Surfing? A Plain-English Guide](https://kaicolless.com/blog/what-is-prone-surfing/)** — A clear explainer of Prone 1 and Prone 2 divisions, judging criteria, equipment, and the athletes leading the sport in 2026.
- **[Returning to Sport After an AVM: What I Wish I'd Known](https://kaicolless.com/blog/avm-recovery-return-to-sport/)** — Plain, honest reflections on coming back to elite-level sport after a spinal arteriovenous malformation.
- **[How to Actually Support a Para Athlete](https://kaicolless.com/blog/how-to-support-para-athlete/)** — A practical, honest guide for friends, family, coaches, and brands who want to help.
- **[The Best Beaches for Adaptive Surfing in Australia](https://kaicolless.com/blog/best-beaches-adaptive-surfing-australia/)** — A competitive Prone 1 surfer's honest ranking of Australia's best adaptive surfing beaches.