Three days after blowing out the candles on his 70th birthday cake, Connecticut resident George Brunstad decided to take a swim – across the English Channel.

When a brain tumor left her barely able to walk, Villages resident Jane Dulieu discovered her water legs.

After leaving the sport of his youth behind for decades, John Newman rediscovered swimming when he was struck by a deadly illness.

Lifelong golfer Cy Peachy fulfilled a dream by playing in a tournament against golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.