Natural Surf Lodge surfing team 2009

Teaching team

Surf trips : Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, India, Nepal, French Polynesia, Australia and Europe. Hobbies : cokking and reading Magic board : Single fin 6'4'', 19, 2 1/2, Phil Grace	Claire has special qualities to teach beginners, kids and persons with physical or mental disabilities. She is both qualified from the french surfing federation as well as from the youth care Ministery of sports to manage teenagers surf camps. But ask her old students what she is best at : give energy and share her passion for the liquid element.
Surf trips : Australia, French Polynesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Chili, Morroco, Europe Hobbies : Outrigger and travelling Magic board : 6'1'', 20 1/2, 2 1/2, Maurice Cole	Stéphane has been surfing for more than 20 years and is a 10 experience lifeguard on Seignosse and Hossegor beaches… just to say that you’re safe in his surf class ! Because he has a deep knowledge of the ocean, he teaches you humility as well as basics of physical and mental training to handle surfing in the optimal conditions. He is specialised to teach intermediate to advanced surfers and his favorite support to lead your progress is video analysis and audio coaching.
Surf trips : Corsica, Indonesia, Morroco, Canaries, Europe Hobbies : straight lines inpowder snow and car mecanic Magic board : 7' Lighting Bolt	Independant teacher since 1982, Gilles, alias Pifou decided to join the Natural Surf Lodge team to share with us his great experience and his efficient and evolutive teaching methods.
At the Lodge   We found our help from June til September.  Seb is a multi-card person, who can organise picks up at Biarritz airport, or train station, set up breakfast, be always happy and adaptable, enthousistic and has been surfing around the globe ... On top of that he has been shaping boards for more than 15 years in Australia and France (Euroglass), so if you need a board, just see with Seb !
On the beach Our "cabanière" Mathilde is friendly and efficient,.  She welcomes you at the beach hut for surf lessons or surf rental.  She can answer most of questions regarding equipment and more... Looking for some wax or a new fin, she is the one.