It’s no secret: The impact of the ocean and surfing can have astoundingly positive effects on people’s lives. But can the same be said about surfing in a wave pool? For years the Wave Project in Bristol, England has been specifically utilizing a wave pool to enhance the mental and physical health of young people in need. We sat down with Tim Trythall, the program’s project coordinator, to understand exactly how they are leveraging The Wave in Bristol to harness the power of riding waves. From their unique approach that combines people with various challenges, the overwhelmingly positive effects they’ve experienced, and success stories, Tim gave us the low down on their life-changing programs. Can you, in a nutshell, tell me about your work here in Bristol?The Wave Project is a surf therapy intervention. We take young people who are aged 8 to 21 who might be struggling with their … Continue reading Group uses wave pool to enhance the mental and physical health of young people