At Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, we’re proud to offer private adaptive surf lessons on the North Shore of Oahu—tailored for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. As the exclusive surf school based at Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, we bring world-class instruction and premium service to every adaptive surf session.
Inclusive Surfing in Hawaii
Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay offers the perfect setting for adaptive surfing, with warm tropical waters, calm and uncrowded waves, and an environment thoughtfully designed to support every guest.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Oahu for the first time, our customized adaptive surf lessons ensure each experience is tailored to your needs. With Victoria and our expert North Shore team by your side, you’ll build confidence, have fun, and discover that surfing truly is for everybody.
What’s Included
Accessibility
Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience at the Ritz Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay is fully accessible and designed to support every guest’s comfort and mobility needs.
Request Your Adaptive Surf Lesson
Because these experiences are personalized, we offer them by appointment only. If you or a loved one is looking for adaptive surf lessons in Hawaii, please contact us directly to begin the booking process.
Meet Victoria: World Champion Para Surfer and Adaptive Surf Instructor on Oahu’s North Shore
Victoria grew up in Vancouver, Canada, where she spent her childhood snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing. She fell in love with the ocean after riding her very first wave and dreamed of surf adventures. At 18, Victoria sustained a spinal cord injury in a snowboarding accident, resulting in partial paralysis from the waist down. Unsure if she’d ever surf again, she spent years rebuilding her connection to sport—returning not only to the snow and skateparks but also to the waves.
“After sustaining my spinal cord injury, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to really surf again,” Victoria says. “When I saw para surfing with my own eyes, it changed my perspective about what I thought possible for adaptive surfing and what I thought possible for myself. I want to help others experience the thrill and beauty of surfing in Hawaii.”
Today, Victoria is a five-time ISA Para Surfing World Champion, a two-time Adaptive ASP World Champion, and a World Record holder. She is also North America’s first practicing physiotherapist who uses a wheelchair and co-founded the world’s first commercial adaptive surf school.
With 10 years of experience as a clinical physiotherapist and adaptive ski instructor, Victoria brings deep expertise, empathy, and creative problem-solving to every surf lesson. She understands the unique physical and emotional challenges of adaptive surfing because she’s lived them herself.
“I truly believe more people with injuries or illnesses would surf if they knew it was possible for them,” she says. “And here at the JOB Surf Experiences, we can show you how :)”
That’s why she’s proud to lead adaptive surf lessons at Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience at the Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, where world-class instruction, accessible facilities, and supportive instructors come together in one unforgettable experience.
