Our Crew
Sam
Hey, my name is Sam. Born and raised in Winchester, England, I visited the Netherlands a lot while growing up, as I am half dutch. I recently moved to Canada to experience real sized mountains and spent the past winter at Mt. Washington, working as a snowboard instructor There, I achieved my CASI level 2 and park certification. I even taught my new boss's son to snowboard! Back home, I worked as a science and math teacher. I have a love for teaching people the things I am passionate about and now I get to do this with surfing. I love to travel as well and teaching people how to surf and snowboard will help keep this addiction going!
Emily
Hi, I'm Emily! Born and raised in Muskoka, Ontario, I am stoked to be living and working in Tofino this summer as a surf instructor! I am currently studying Medical Sciences at Western University but you can find me traveling and playing in the water, any chance I get. I spent last year, on a gap year, traveling and surfing in Bali and the Philippines, which was absolutely incredible. I grew up on a marina and have always loved being in the water and anything to do with nature. I can't wait to meet you and take you out in the water!
Adam
TSA manager, Adam decided to move to Tofino in 2014 and has never looked back. He has been in the water for as long as he can remember as he was practically born with swim goggles on. Adam swam competitively for a decade, even representing Canada, but then smartened up and realized that surfing is a lot more fun! Out of all the schools he has taught for, “TSA has let me share what I love about surfing with visitors and locals from ages 5 to 75. Every year just keeps getting better!”