‘Awesome’ surf experience breaks disability barriers

Published 25 March 2009, Posted in Northland

For Auckland’s Dan Buckingham, riding the surf was nearly impossible - until Saturday.

The 28-year-old, who a decade ago lost the use of his legs in a rugby accident, was one of about 20 disabled people who glided through the surf in front of Omanu Surf Life Saving Club.

“It was a real blast,” said Mr Buckingham, the captain of the Wheel Blacks wheelchair rugby team.

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