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SUP ADAPT course for CNB sports technicians - Aquatic inclusion project
We delivered a practical SUP ADAPT course for sports coaches at Club Natació Barcelona. This special
11 may 2026
Adaptive surfing and aquatic chairs for real inclusion
Adaptive surfing and aquatic chairs for real inclusion
Adaptive surfing, aquatic chairs and real inclusion from Alvin Bayona's experience.
Adaptive surfing
Competition, community and role models to show that the sea can also be inclusive.
See journey
Aquatic chairs
Adapted technology designed from real experience to practice SUP, surf, kitesurf and wakeboard.
See chairs
Training and inclusion
Courses, activities and support so more people can access adaptive water sports.
See activitiesOur mission
What does Alvin Bayona Foundation do?
We promote adaptive water sports through activities, training, competition, development of aquatic chairs and inclusion programs. We unite sports experience, useful innovation and community to open the sea to more people.
Real results
A decade of proven impact
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4 world medals
3 bronzes + 1 team gold
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Sports archive
Published competitions and reports
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Press archive
Published interviews and features
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Community
Activities documented in the archive
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10+ years
Transforming lives
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Own aquatic chairs
Designed and built by the Foundation
Key facts
- Organization
- Alvin Bayona Foundation
- Founder and reference
- Álvaro 'Alvin' Bayona, elite athlete in adaptive surfing
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Specialty
- Adaptive surfing, adaptive SUP, adaptive kitesurf and wakeboard
- Main activity
- Training, competition, aquatic chair design and inclusion in water sports
- Mission
- Open the sea to people with functional diversity through adaptive sports, community and technological innovation
Alvin Bayona
Experience turned into impact
Álvaro 'Alvin' Bayona is an elite athlete, sports technician and adaptive surfing reference. After a spinal cord injury caused by an avalanche in 2010, he turned his experience into a life project linked to adaptive water sports, innovation and inclusion.
Adapted innovation
Adapted aquatic chairs to open the sea
Alvin Bayona Foundation designs and manufactures adapted aquatic chairs for SUP, surf, kitesurf and wakeboard. They are a tool of autonomy, sport and inclusion for people with severe disabilities.
Featured stories
Latest stories
Novedades
10 years of the Spanish Adapted Surfing Championships
🏄♂️ 10 years giving a voice to adaptive surfing in Spain. This 2025 marks ten years since we embar
8 jul 2025
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Alvin Aquatic Chairs — For Adapted SUP / Adapted Kitesurfing — ParaSurf
At the FOUNDATION, we work to improve the quality of life of people with severe injuries through ada
9 jul 2024
Novedades
Alvin Bayona Foundation Presentation
This presentation showcases the values of the Alvin Bayona Foundation: HEALTH, SOCIAL, TECHNOLOGICAL
9 jul 2024
Achievements and news
Recent stories
Competitions, medals, events and multimedia content from the project.
▶ Video
11 May 2026
SUP ADAPT course for CNB sports technicians - Aquatic inclusion project
We delivered a practical SUP ADAPT course for sports coaches at Club Natació Barcelona. This special project includes custom-made wheelchairs and adapted…
8 Jul 2025
10 years of the Spanish Adapted Surfing Championships
🏄♂️ 10 years giving a voice to adaptive surfing in Spain. This 2025 marks ten years since we embarked on a journey full of enthusiasm, effort, and many…
9 Jul 2024
Alvin Aquatic Chairs — For Adapted SUP / Adapted Kitesurfing — ParaSurf
At the FOUNDATION, we work to improve the quality of life of people with severe injuries through adapted aquatic sports. And one of our key initiatives is…
9 Jul 2024
Follow us on our social media!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundacioalvinbayona/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Fundaci%C3%B3n-Alvin-Bayona/100070743680836/
9 Jul 2024
Alvin Bayona Foundation Presentation
This presentation showcases the values of the Alvin Bayona Foundation: HEALTH, SOCIAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, and SPORTS. It also outlines its activities and future…
9 Jul 2024
Who Am I?
I am Alvaro Bayona (1983), an elite athlete with paraplegia. I was a mountain guide, companion, and sports coach. In 2010, I suffered a serious accident…
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Adaptive surfing is a sport that allows people with severe disabilities to surf using specialized equipment like aquatic chairs and technical support. The Alvin Bayona Foundation has promoted this discipline since 2015, facilitating sea access for people with paraplegia, functional tetraplegia, and other severe motor disabilities.
Recognition
A story recognized by media and community
The appearances collected in the press archive have helped to make adaptive surfing, inclusion and the work of Alvin Bayona Foundation visible.
TV3, Telecinco, TVE, sports press, international media
