Wounded Warrior Project, Ocean Cure help veterans catch waves in Carolina Beach

Veterans find community through surf therapy at Carolina Beach

Wounded Warrior Project and Ocean Cure are bringing veterans to the water at Carolina Beach as part of an effort to combat isolation and build community.

Wounded Warrior Project, Ocean Cure help veterans catch waves in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Veterans hit the waves in Carolina Beach on Thursday as the Wounded Warrior Project partnered with local nonprofit Ocean Cure for a surf day along the coast. The event gave disabled veterans living with both visible and invisible wounds a chance to learn surfing basics, spend time on the water and connect with others. Participants learned how to properly stand on a surfboard, identify wave patterns and catch waves wit…