KAI SANSON
Kai has over 25 years of surfing and ocean experience. Growing up in Malibu, the local surf spots have been his backyard since childhood. He also has extensive surfing experience around the world including Northern California, South and Central America, Tahiti, Fiji, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, France, and even Italy! Kai has over 15 years instruction and lifeguard experience working at Rob Lemond's Ocean Safety Camp in Malibu, and doing private lessons at local beaches. Kai's focus in the lesson is always on safety, understanding of the ocean, as well as the thrill of surfing. CPR and First Aid Certified.
BRETT SANSON
Brett has 20 years of surfing and ocean experience. Growing up in Malibu, he has been an Ocean Lifeguard in Malibu for 12 years and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He has surfed all over the world and worked as a lifeguard in such places as Fiji and Australia. With experience as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor, he teaches people with ease and is always focused on a safe, fun, and educational experience for everyone.
JOSH SANCHEZ
Josh grew up and in Carmel, California where he learned how to fish, dive, sail and surf. He has traveled the world surfing and teaching surfing since age 16. Now 27, he does private surf lessons, runs surf camps and helps companies with team building by teaching them surfing along with respect for the ocean. Josh’s life revolves around environmental awareness. He is also a certified paramedic.
DEVON ZIMMERMAN
Growing up in Malibu, Devon has been around the ocean his whole life. From the moment he first stood up on a surfboard, he fell in love with the sport, and truly enjoys watching others become just as passionate about the sport of surfing. He has been a surf and ocean safety instructor for 5 years, and is currently attending college at Boston University.
OWEN CHRISTIANSEN
Owen has lived his whole life here in Malibu. Learning to surf at age 7, he has always loved the ocean and attended Rob LeMond's Ocean Safety Camp for most of his childhood. Rob then hired him to work as a counselor at his camp when he was 15 and he has now worked there for the past 3 years. Owen’s experience with young children is apparent in his natural ability to both have fun with the kids, yet also to teach them the skills necessary to be safe in the ocean. Owen is currently a senior at Loyola High School.