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CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Wounded Warriors are catching waves despite their surf camp being canceled at Cape Lookout due to Hurricane Earl.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Forbes has his board ready and is heading in to the Atlantic Ocean to catch a wave. He served in the Army for six years and medically retired. Forbes said he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and surfing is one of the best forms of therapy.

“I get back out there, I feel so much better. just being out there on the water is really calming, I don't have to think about anything just moving with the waves and then surfing," said Forbes.

Owners of Indo Jax Surf School help put on the Wounded Warrior camps. They said most of the soldiers that come in are suffering from brain injuries, burns, or are amputees. But all of them have a drive to get up on the board.

“He was missing both of his lower legs and he surfed on his own. He didn't want any help he was willing to just hop on the board," said Kevin Murphy, of Indo Jax Surf School.

Forbes said these surf camps help bring people together and even though Hurricane Earl washed away the planned event, this shows the bond between the soldiers and the sea.

"I would say it is a bonding experience but it is also easier to let go when we aren't surrounded by all the other people. When it's just other people who have been through the things that you have been through and other people are there to help you," said Forbes.

Surf instructors from Indo Jax Surf School said wounded warrior camps are all about a way to give back to those who have served.