In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the legally blind surfer tells us about life-changing technology – and why his wife calls him a prima donna
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Matt Formston started bodyboarding at age five, graduating to surfing when he was 11. Tackling the waves is no mean feat for any kid, but for Formston it came with an extra challenge: he is legally blind. By the time he started bodyboarding, Formston had already been diagnosed with macular dystrophy, a degenerative condition that eventually reduced his eyesight to almost zero.
Initially, Formston’s dad and brother guided him on to the waves but in time the Sydneysider began paddling out himself, learning to hear and feel the incoming waves. Today, he’s a pro surfer who this month earned the Guinness world record for the largest wave surfed by a blind surfer – a monstrous 50-foot swell.
Continue reading… In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the legally blind surfer tells us about life-changing technology – and why his wife calls him a prima donnaRead more Three Things interviewsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMatt Formston started bodyboarding at age five, graduating to surfing when he was 11. Tackling the waves is no mean feat for any kid, but for Formston it came with an extra challenge: he is legally blind. By the time he started bodyboarding, Formston had already been diagnosed with macular dystrophy, a degenerative condition that eventually reduced his eyesight to almost zero.Initially, Formston’s dad and brother guided him on to the waves but in time the Sydneysider began paddling out himself, learning to hear and feel the incoming waves. Today, he’s a pro surfer who this month earned the Guinness world record for the largest wave surfed by a blind surfer – a monstrous 50-foot swell.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading… Australian lifestyle, Sport films, Australia sport, Surfing, Life and style
