Team USA
PARA Surfing
Riding the Waves of Resilience
Emily Purry is a legally blind athlete, keynote speaker, and founder of Purry Consultants. Diagnosed with Stargardt disease and Macular Degeneration in childhood, she has navigated the world with limited vision, turning challenges into opportunities.
Emily explains, “Surfing has been more than a sport; it’s been a therapeutic journey that reignited my sense of self and athletic identity. It’s been life-changing for my mental health, giving me confidence, clarity, and peace.”
2026 Competition Schedule
March 14-15: Western Surfing Association (WSA) series. Oceanside, CA.
Apr 11-12: Western Surfing Association (WSA) series. Dana Point, CA.
May 2-3: WSA West Coast Championships. San Onofre, CA.
May: Association of Adaptive Surfing Professionals (AASP) Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships, Waikiki, HI.
June: USA Surfing Team USA Para Surf Team Qualifiers. Oceanside, CA
Sept: Association of Adaptive Surfing Professionals (AASP) US Open Adaptive Surfing Championships. Oceanside, CA
Winter 2026: ISA World Para Surf Championships
Competition Results
Feb 14-15, 2026: 1st Place, Western Surfing Association (WSA) Series Adaptive VI2. Huntington Beach, CA.
Jan 17-18, 2026: 1st Place, Western Surfing Association (WSA) Series Adaptive VI2. Oceanside, CA.
Nov 2025: 7th Place, International Surfing Association World Championships in Oceanside, CA.
Sept 2025: 1st place, US Open Adaptive Surfing Championships in Oceanside, CA.
June 2025: Emily officially qualified for Team USA Para Surf when she placed 1st at the championship/team trials in Oceanside, CA.
May 2025: 2nd Place, VI2 Adaptive Surfer, Japan Open 2025.
As Chapter President for AmpSurf – Pacific Northwest, Emily also helps others with disabilities find healing and empowerment in the waves.
Donations & Sponsorships
As part of Team USA Para Surf, athletes are required to pay their own expenses for training, coaching and competitions, including travel, entry fees and equipment necessary to compete at this elite level.
For Emily, this experience represents more than personal achievement, it is a chance to represent the blind and disabled community, promote adaptive sports, and prove that disability is not inability.
Every dollar helps elevate visibility, amplify representation, and inspire hope for disabled athletes around the world. Thank you for your support!
For individual donations or corporate sponsorships, contact Emily: emily.purry@purryco.com.
About Emily
Emily Purry, MS, is an athlete, consultant, public speaker, and disability inclusion advocate. As a legally blind woman, she has led the way in adaptive sports, accessibility consulting, and executive training. Her leadership with AmpSurf – Pacific Northwest continues to create pathways for others with disabilities to connect through the ocean.
Independence
Emily maintains her independence with her trusted guide dog, Bevy, generously provided by Guiding Eyes for The Blind.
Independence
Emily maintains her independence with her trusted guide dog, Bevy, generously provided by Guiding Eyes for The Blind.
Support the Journey!
See Emily in action as she trains for the 2026 Team USA Surf tryouts
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Boarding for my Guide Dog
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Thank You!
Your support means the world. Every donation, share, and kind word brings us one step closer to the waves.
Let’s make this dream a reality — together.
Contact Emily: emily.purry@purryco.com.