From surf instructor to founder, Surfpreneurs member João shares his journey of building MAR Surf School in Portugal — the challenges, balance, and lessons learned.

In this Surfpreneurs member interview, we talk with Josh, creator of Bazza Koala — a surfing children’s book character inspiring kids to face challenges, build resilience, and grow through adventure.

In 2011, after a year of personal upheaval and tough decisions, Ross took a leap that would change his life. He quit his job, left the UK, and flew to Bali to train as a surf coach. What started as a no-brainer escape from a long, dark winter became the foundation for what is now Surf Academy UK — a business that blends surf coaching, fitness, video analysis, retreats, and recovery into one holistic approach.

We sat down with Surfpreneurs member Kieran Sammon, founder of EXIT Watersports, to talk about how a simple frustration with wetsuit hangers grew into a global brand creating clever, durable gear for surfers, kiteboarders, and wingfoilers.

In this inspiring interview, pro surfer turned coach Marina Rezende shares the story behind Surf Like A Girl, her surf coaching project dedicated to empowering women in the lineup. From overcoming the challenges of leaving the WSL tour to building a community rooted in confidence, sisterhood, and technical surf progression, Marina opens up about her journey. Discover how Surf Like A Girl is helping women of all levels step into their power — both in and out of the water.

In this interview, Belgian illustrator and surfer Jovi shares the story of Raised By Summer, his creative studio dedicated to surf-inspired branding and illustration. He talks about discovering surfing in India, finding his unique artistic style, and building a business that connects deeply with ocean-minded brands worldwide.

Discover how Inner Ocean Coaching blends surfing, psychology, and breathwork to guide you back to your essence. Learn about the transformative power of surf therapy, emotional healing, and ocean retreats.

Kim is the founder of Fearless Surfer. As surf mental coach she helps especially women to overcome their fears of surfing. Topics addressed in her coaching and retreat programs are the fear of high waves, building confidence in the (often times male-dominated line up), calming techniques and building a community of like-minded surfer women!

My name is Lena, I was born in Germany but spent a lot of time by the sea in order to pursue my passion of surfing until I finally moved to Portugal in 2019. There I found myself living a dream of surf, yoga and social connections. I wanted to make it possible for more people to make experiences like this and created my holistic retreat brand called Higher Frequency Retreats.

My name is Roxana Turnbo , born in Miami Beach, Florida in 1984 and now have lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii for almost five years. It’s here in Hawaii where I’ve given birth to the start of my dreams. One of them being; I own Surfer Girl Hawaii a company that offers Handmade fashion designed by me, Waterproof Cosmetics, and organic skincare for surfers and women that lead an active lifestyle.

Hey, I am Dave from the UK. I have a background in interior and brand design and have been living in Ericeira for the last two years. A lot of my recent experience in the UK was working with co-work spaces, for clients, and for myself.

I'm currently working mostly on the Azores Atlantic Surfers project, taking more photos than ever and learning more every day, about the island, the people, the ocean, and everything around me.

Surfer turned entrepreneur Lac Campbell has made his mark on surf tourism businesses and surf brands across the globe. His Company, ‘The Surfing Copywriter,’ tackles websites, blog articles, press releases, scripts, and newsletters.

Claire Rivero, ex analog nomad. I launched The Point SurfClub in September 2020 as a non-profit to support the surfing community here in Tenerife.

As an ex-HR director and recruiter who had worked to encourage the growth of the remote working community, I decided to make this a meeting and networking and coworking space too.

A Week Awake is an experience for all women to connect, recharge, and empower themselves in a magical paradise, in Santa Teresa - Costa Rica, where the jungle meets the sea.

They believe that by spending a week with them, the guests will go back home with new tools to keep this energy throughout their daily life. “You will feel empowered, recharged and with a strong desire for more adventure!”.

Léo and I created Wyve, formerly known as HEXA Surfboards, in 2019. With a “Direct-To-Consumer” supply chain, integrating all the steps of the value chain of the manufacturing of a surfboard. Wyve wants to lead boardsports towards technical and environmental excellence.

I'm Brett, owner of SeaGods Australia. We are an ocean clothing Brand based out of Western Australia. Growing up on the ocean I have always had a deep connection and respect for the seas. My wife and I decided to start up a clothing brand aimed at all ocean lovers.

We are ELAMIGO, a growing surf/beach inspired fashion brand. Our sole aim is to produce some really decent quality clothing that is easy going and laidback, yet is still stylish, meaning that it can be worn both on the beach and on the street.

My name is Job, and from my atelier in the center of ancient Bruges, Belgium, I am building wooden kite- and wave surfboards under the name Jabali Surfboards.

Hey! I am Benoit, I have created a website surf-balance.com. After surfing for 20 years, I decided during the lockdown that I wanted to surf better and learn how to protect the ocean at the same time. Instead of doing this alone and in order to achieve my goals