About Us
Our ethos at Perranporth Surf School is simple: to provide the highest quality surf lessons, in an informative and fun way, and at the best value possible. Since our humble beginnings in 2004, we have never strayed from that ethos, which is why we have established a solid reputation as one of Cornwall's best surf schools. It's what keeps our customers returning to us year upon year.
Uniquely situated directly on the beach throughout summer, our base is just 'a stone's throw' from the waves, literally! We are a fully insured surf school, regulated by and affiliated to Surfing England, the national governing body for surfing in the UK. All our instructors are experienced and fully qualified Surfing England & ISA (International Surfing Association) coaches and beach lifeguards, meaning you are in good, safe hands... Promise!
Meet the Team
Gavin
Role: Manager & Coach
Country of Birth: South Africa
Years Surfing: 36
Years Coaching: 20
Qualifications: Surfing England/ISA Level 2 Instructor; SLSGB Beach Lifeguard
Places Travelled/Surfed: South Africa, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Marocco, Mexico
Interesting Fact: Worked as part of the water safety crew on the Robin Hood filmset in 2009
Esme
Role: Instructor
Country of Birth: Cornwall
Years Surfing: 10yrs
Years Coaching: 3
Qualifications: Surfing England/ISA Level 1; SLSGB Beach Lifeguard
Places Travelled/Surfed: U.K.; France; Thailand; Indonesia. And, many many more to come!
Interesting Facts: Represented England in surf lifesaving, and now trialing for the GB team, too.
Pablo
Role: Instructor
Country of Birth: Argentina
Years Surfing: 5
Years Coaching: 2
Qualifications: Surfing Englnd/ISA Level 1; SLSGB Surf Coach Safety Award
Places Travelled/Surfed: Argentina; Uruguay; Brasil; England; Wales; India; Sri Lanka and -- probably the best -- Costa Rica
Interesting Facts: "I can speak 3 languages, but nobody understands me in any of them".
Ruben
Role: Instructor
Country of Birth: England
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Ned
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Kate
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Years Surfing: Very occassional, fair-weather surfer
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Places Travelled/Surfed: USA; New Zealand; Europe; South Africa; Mexico; Morocco
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Luka
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