Shore Thing // Victoria Feige's Life Changing Injury & Journey to 6x Adaptive Surfing World Champion

The Shore Thing podcast episode features an inspiring conversation with Victoria Feige, a para surfer and six-time ISA para surfing champion. The discussion covers Victoria's journey from childhood sports to a life-changing spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, and her remarkable return to competitive surfing. Victoria's resilience and determination are evident throughout the conversation, highlighting her incredible achievements and the challenges she has overcome. Victoria Feige shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, managing safety and risk, leading adaptive surfing programs, pursuing surfing goals, and reflecting on words of wisdom for her younger self. Her dedication and passion for the sport are truly remarkable.TakeawaysResilience and determination in the face of adversityThe power of passion and creativity in overcoming challenges Adaptive surfing programs provide a safe and enjoyable experience for individuals with disabilities.Safety and risk management are crucial aspects of surfing, especially for individuals with unique physical challenges.Setting and pursuing surfing goals, despite setbacks, requires determination and resilience.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Shore Thing Podcast05:28 Childhood and Early Sports Experience13:44 Rehabilitation and Transition to Physiotherapy23:53 Competitive Surfing and Achievements29:17 Overcoming Challenges in Surfing35:23 Safety and Risk Management42:06 Adaptive Surfing Programs49:02 Surfing Goals and Training