OUR SURF INSTRUCTORS
OSA has been teaching surf lessons on the Oregon Coast for over 15 years, our surf instructors are trained in ocean safety & first aid, plus they have years of local surf experience to give you the BEST surf lessons the coast has to offer.
Lauren Ahlgren
Lauren, a northwest native, has always been passionate about the Oregon Coast and the water. She began surfing in high school and has worked to create a lifestyle around her love for surfing ever since. Participating on swim teams throughout childhood and adolescents, working as a lifeguard and teaching children to swim has instilled Lauren with the expertise and skills needed to provide a safe environment for learning and inspiring.
Kai
is a Portland native who fell in love with the ocean while growing up visiting his grandparents on the Oregon coast. He has spent his whole life on one board or another, but loves surfing the most! Kai has been a skateboarding coach for years and is stoked to join OSA to help people gain confidence and get comfortable with surfing, but most importantly encourage them to have fun! When he is not surfing, Kai loves traveling the world, finding new adventures, and having a good time.
Laird Tuel
"My name is Laird Tuel and am attending University of Oregon pursuing a business degree. I have lived at the coast my whole life and have spent nearly half my life avidly surfing. I'd say it is the most fun thing I have ever done, and it will always be my passion. It's a huge part of my life, and I love giving the gift of being able to enjoy the ocean to anyone who's willing to try. Surfing is awesome and you should try it!"
Charlotte Blakesley
Charlotte grew up in Cannon Beach Oregon and cannot get enough of the Oregon Coast. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Environmental Studies and is passionate about the health and preservation of our coastal ecosystems. One of her favorite parts of teaching surf lessons is helping folks make meaningful connections and memories with such special places. She currently splits her time between Cannon Beach Oregon teaching surf lessons for Oregon Surf Adventures and Park City Utah working as a ski patroller.
Richard Sweet
Rj Sweet is a born and raised Oregonian and 2nd generation Oregon Coast surfer. From a young age Rj has loved snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, filmmaking and creating music. He lives in Panama half of the year where he works as a videographer/photographer as well as writing/playing music. He continues to follow his passions.
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Max, a fourth generation Seasidian, whos overall goal is safety and fun while in and out of the water. As a sixth year instructor at Oregon Surf Adventures, he teaches all ages the materials needed to be able to surf Oregon's tricky waves. A recent graduate of the University of Oregon's school of Geography, Max wants to pursue a job that allows him to explore his passion for surfing. He believes that there's always something to gain from this experience, and that you can take it with you to a break of your choice.
