Peak Northwest

This Oregon surfer is making waves on Team USA

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found freedom, confidence and community.

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, host Chiara Profenna talks with Purry, a blind surfer from Oregon who was recently named to Team USA Para Surfing. At 40, Purry discovered adaptive surfing and has since become an advocate for accessibility and inclusion in outdoor sports.

From navigating Oregon’s cold, wild coastline to preparing for her upcoming debut at the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships in Oceanside, California, Purry shares how she trains, connects with other adaptive athletes and embraces the ocean on her own terms.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

  • How Purry found surfing later in life and what it’s taught her about confidence and resilience.
  • What adaptive surfing looks like in practice, from team support to navigating waves with a guide.
  • The growing adaptive sports community and how organizations like AmpSurf are helping others get involved.
  • Why highlighting adaptive athletes matters and how listeners can support Team USA Para Surfing.

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