Surf Club Committee 2026

Shaun is a surf lifeguard and has years of experience on the beach as a international SLS competitor and lifesaver.

Adam is a Level 2 Coach, Trainer/Assessor and surf lifeguard. He rowed competitively for 12 years before focusing on club development. He is also the club's Safeguarding Officer.

Ian is an  Level 2 Coach, Trainer/Assessor and surf lifeguard. He is an experienced outdoor swimmer and helps run our Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Gail was the first female professional surf lifeguard in the UK and is still qualified.  She completed internationally in the full range of life saving sport, especially surf ski paddling.

John is our training officer, vice captain and a life member. He is a L2 coach and SLSGB trainer/assessor as well as a RLSS trainer/assessor. John was a RNLI head lifeguard at Porthtowan and still competes at masters level.

Gary is our main surf boat sweep and gear steward. He has represented GB many times and is a World Champion in beach flags.

Anna runs our nipper sessions and organises our teams to compete across the country. When she's not doing that, you can find her running, swimming and surfing. Anna is a doctor and one of our safeguarding officers.

Will is our RNLI Liaison Officer and a qualified surf lifeguard. He also helps coach our junior and nipper sections.

Nick runs our nipper sessions along with Anna. Nick is a qualified L2 coach, IRB driver and surf lifeguard. Occasionally he can also be persuaded to row the surfboat.

Kerry is our Treasurer and membership secretary, as well as helping in the water during nippers

Nick Healey helps run our surf boat teams. He is a World and European Champion surf rower as well as an experienced SUP, wind and kite surfer.  

JR and Norm are two of our active life members. They provide advice and guidance with their vast experience of lifesaving at Porthtowan.