Near-blind surfer impresses in France

Claudy Robin has an hereditary illness. He is practically blind, but that doesn’t stop him from hitting the surf. When you can’t see the board, keeping balance is definitely a challenge. Fortunately, Claudy is not worried about that. The 44-year old paddles and takes-off like any other wave rider. “I get this feeling of freedom from practicing […]

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Claudy Robin has an hereditary illness. He is practically blind, but that doesn’t stop him from hitting the surf. When you can’t see the board, keeping balance is definitely a challenge. Fortunately, Claudy is not worried about that. The 44-year old paddles and takes-off like any other wave rider. “I get this feeling of freedom from practicing a sport that’s not really meant for handicapped people. I can do this just like any able bodied person can”, says Claudy Robin.

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Near-blind surfer impresses in France

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