THE TEAM
Bringing several decades of experience (!) to your session...each our our team are qualified to ISA Level 2 surf coach or equivalent, BSUPA Level 2 sup coach and RLSS beach lifeguard or equivalent.
We also conduct regular in-house training sessions and continue to study and train in fields outside of ocean sports to bring fresh ideas and techniques to our coaching.
DOM MOORE
As well as coaching surf, sup, coasteer, snorkel and ocean confidence at Surf Sanctuary, Dom is a BSUPA National Trainer, editor at SUP International Magazine and commercially qualified skipper. Hobbies include forest walks with his dog Ishta.
Tom 'Tomo' Earl is one of the best foil-surfers in Europe but he's not as dangerous as he looks. In fact, he won the most 5-star reviews in 2023 and 2024. When Tom does surf, he's one of the best in the water and he cooks great seafood. Coaches a great surf lesson too.
ELSY WILLIAMS
Elsy had lessons with us for a few years, until she got so good that we suggested she get her lifeguard and surf coach ticket, and join the team!
The youngest on our team by some margin, Elsy reminds everyone how it should be done. Her attitude, people skills, work ethic and timekeeping are all next level.
NICK BARTELOT
Multi discipline, English / French speaking Nick has two decades experience tutoring across all aspects of surf spots in a broad variety of locations. Special powers include warming empathy in the surf zone and exceptional backhand tube riding skills. After hours builds houses and helps neighbours with DIY projects.
DAVE READ
Owner of Juno the golden lab, and adept at multiple ocean sports, Dave is the longest running member of the Surf Sanctuary team.
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Dave leads all types of surf lesson, coasteers, snorkel tours, SUP tours and even Blue Gym sessions. You will not find a safer pair of hands in the ocean.