Oregon Surf Adventures

We are excited to be starting our third season at Oregon Surf Adventures, with a certification from Surfing America and the ongoing support of our sponsors Seaside Surf Shop, Quiksilver, Signal Sports and Clif Bar.

Oregon Surf Adventures has grown from a dream to reality with the help of so many people. Our staff members, sponsors, customers and community members are a huge part of our continued success.

Surfing on the Oregon Coast is truly an impressive experience, from the emerald green waters, to the lush fir trees. This is a magical place. The landscape is rugged, the people are tough, and the surf is amazing. At Oregon Surf Adventures, our goal is to teach people how to surf in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
Learning to surf is more than just standing up on the board, it is about connecting with yourself and the environment. Join us in the water this summer and experience the ride of a lifetime.
--Rebecca Johnston

Rebecca has been surfing for 12 years. She began surfing in the rugged waves in Tofino, British Columbia, where she fell in love with the sport. Her passion for surfing led her to the Hawaiian Islands, where she surfed and lived for many years. Upon returning to the Pacific Northwest and calling Oregon her home, she had the desire and dream of teaching others to surf, and in 2005 founded Oregon Surf Adventures.

Mike grew up in Arch Cape, OR and started surfing at local breaks when he was just a little scrappy grom. Mike has extensive knowledge and experience with local breaks and conditions, as well as international surfing experience. Mike attends college in Washington where he is studying biology and geology.

Lauren grew up in Portland OR and began surfing in high school. She was on swim teams throughout grade and high school, has been a lifeguard, swim coach and taught swimming to children for many years. This strong background in swimming gave her a new appreciation for the sport of surfing. Lauren has worked with children for many years and is excited to combine this with the atmosphere of surfing. During the academic year Lauren is working towards a degree in business and photography.

Seth has surfed for over 10 years in both cold and warm water. He has experience as a surfing instructor, lifeguard and counselor. For the past ten years, he has surfed everywhere from California to Costa Rica and Baja, and from NJ all the way up to Maine.

Scarlet has voluntarily tumbled herself through waves her whole life, recently discovering that surfing is her preferred method. When she is in the ocean she feels the most joy and you can tell by her radiant smile. Sharing the spirit of surfing with others who want to learn is what inspired her to work for OSA. Her laid back attitude, attention to detail, training in the healing arts and love of connecting people is what makes her "CC Bobo". Her other dream job is designing custom jewelry for friends, clients, fashion shows and celebrities. Check out her online at www.sforscarlet.com

Kevan swam before he could walk and started surfing soon after in Santa Cruz, CA. Growing up in a surfing family with a surfer dad and two younger brothers, Kevan spent most of his time in the water. Kevan has lived and surfed in Hawaii, Oregon and California. He now spends most of his time surfing the Oregon coast, traveling, and finishing school.

Jen Preisler began learning to surf in Oregon one year ago after having lived in sunny, warm Southern California FOREVER and never doing anything at the beach but suntanning. Jen's newfound love of surfing informs her yoga instruction by concentrating on those areas of the surfing body most in need of stretching and strengthening. Jen has been practicing yoga for 10 years and teaching for 7. She currently teaches Ashtanga yoga at Yoga Pearl in Portland.