OTTER SURF CLUB

I teach surf lessons to beginner and intermediate surfers of all ages. I also offer guided kayak and paddle boarding tours as well as swimming lessons.

Sharing my love for surfing is my passion.

Growing up in Montreal, Canada. I was drawn to the water at a young age and was even featured in the local paper for being able to swim laps at only 2 and half years old.

A National Level competitive swimmer in my teens and a lifeguard and swim instructor in college, I only found surfing in my 30s. From the first day I was hooked. I quit my job on Wall Street job and spent the next 5 years traveling around Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, Mexico, Peru, Morocco and Portugal learning to surf.

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For the last 12 years I have been based in Los Angeles. I surf up and down the coast, from Santa Barbara to San Clemente, but I spend most of my time in Malibu, where I can show you multiple “secret” and uncrowded breaks. There are still great spots for learners out there if you know where to look.

I believe that because I learned to surf in my 30s I have a unique insight into the difficulties (and also the joy) of acquiring this skill as an adult beginner and I incorporate that into my teaching style and techniques.

Languages spoken: English, French and basic Spanish

"GUARANTEED FUN OR YOUR MONEY BACK!!"