COACH IVAN
Hook-Up-Surfing Founder CEO:
Surf Coach/Surf Instructor
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- Founded Hook-Up-Surfing in 2007
- Speaks English and Spanish
- 25+ years teaching/coaching all levels
- Hardcore short boarder
- Everyday he surfs it’s a contest
- Has taught thousands of people to surf
- Has taught over a hundred people to short board
- Has an amazing record of beginners that take up surfing
- Loves steering surf canoes
- Can’t keep him away from Texas BBQ
- Favorite Surf Break: Sunset, Rice Bowls, secret spots that barrel
- Loves surfing on the north shore
- Has a BA in Film and Political Science
COACH JENN
Hook-Up-Surfing Operations Manager:
Surf Coach/Surf Instructor, Stand Up Paddle Instructor/Coach
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- 15+ Years Coaching Surf and SUP Beginner – Expert
- Loves to teach all ages and levels
- 20 years Lifeguarding in Multiple Countries
- Speaks English and Mandarin Chinese
- Has taught thousands of people to surf
- Former ASP/WSL longboard competitor
- Professional SUP/Paddle Athlete
- Finished 3rd in Molokai 2 Oahu World SUP Champs
- First Athlete to Ever Complete the Molokai 4
- Professional SUP Assoc. Certified Instructor Trainer
- Loves surfing in Waikiki, the birthplace of surfing
- Favorite Surf Break: Threes, Bones, Kaiwi Channel
- 3 BA’s an MA and an MBA
- Lifelong learner
- Coaches Triathlon and Canoe Sports as well