ABOUT US

Try Surf has over 50 years of combined surfing experience. Through our instructors, classes, and web-site we will best train and teach you the safest methods of surfing and ocean awareness. We will show you how waves are created, how different swells effect certain beaches and what beach is best suited for your level of surfing.

I have been fortunate to turn my greatest passion, my love for the ocean and surfing into a sharing experience for others by starting Try Surf. Which consists of a series of water safety and surf instruction. After teaching then watching my own childrens love for surfing blossom, I realize that I could provide the same training to other kids. To insure the greatest safety, our instructors have both First Aid and CPR certifications as well as built relationships with local lifeguards at both pool and the beach. During the past 10 years, I have shown hundreds of youngsters how to enjoy and respect the ocean, the water and the waves all while learning to surf.

Try Surf has been involved in the surf industry and the surf community for over 30 years. Our coaching and training experience is based on first hand knowledge, formal training and an ongoing respect for the water, be it in the swimming pool or in the ocean. Our programs are designed to instill safety and confidence in young swimmers and would be surfers. Our current surf-ocean safety awareness program is now going on its 10th year. We will continue to do our best in teaching all students Ocean Awareness & Safety while catching a few waves.

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Artie Pascual

Artie Pascual

CO-FOUNDER/HEALTH DIRECTOR

A young visionary & upcoming director who has a deep love for the arts such as writing & singing to music & all styles of dancing to maintain a free spirit. Since he was a boy, every summer, Artie has been teaching people how to surf as a family tradition. His mission is to keep people close to nature & connect them back to the sea.

Kip Atwood

Coach Kip

INSTRUCTOR

Coach Kip enjoys all things ocean. Boating, body surfing, prone paddling, wavestorming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. He has been a surf instructor for over 13 years.

John Wolfe

John Wolfe

INSTRUCTOR

"I am a 29 year old Ventura native with a passion for the ocean. I have surfed my whole life and have loved my two years of teaching others. When I'm not in the water, I am working as a nurse and playing professional racquetball."

Chris Homokay

Chris Homokay

INSTRUCTOR

Chrstopher Homokay is self-taught in surfing and enjoys service learning opportunities. Chris aka Homokay, has eighteen years of surfing experience and joined the Try Surf team to promote an active lifestyle. When Homokay is not in the surf zone, he is in the garden, traveling to and from and finishing college.

Amaia Pascual

Amaia Pascual

JUNIOR INSTRUCTOR

The youngest of the instructors, Amaia likes to surf on her downtime, but mainly enjoys dancing many different styles. Some include contemporary, tap, jazz, lyrical and ballet. But she still has the grom attitude and likes to snowboard, ride bikes and some sidewalk surfing when she has time.

Josh

Josh

INSTRUCTOR

My name is Josh. I've been surfing since I was eight years old. I've worked as an instructor for three years with City of Ojai Surf Camps, ran recreation centers, private lessons and teach with Try Surf. I'm currently working as a counselor for at risk youth and earning my master's degree in school counseling from California Lutheran University.

Mark Lumsden

Mark Lumsden

INSTRUCTOR

From Ventura, California and has been surfing for over 20 years. He also enjoys traveling, making art, and a good point break at kai malo'o. Been full on teaching with Try Surf for over 3 years now.

Hendrix

Hendrix

MASCOT

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TRY SURF instructors have both First Aid and CPR certifications as well as built relationships with local lifeguards at both pool and the beach. During the past 10 years, we have shown hundreds of youngsters how to enjoy and respect the ocean, the water and the waves all while learning to surf.