Greg Gubser
Co-Owner of Surf Camp Pacifica, Certified Ocean Lifeguard, EMT-D certified, competitive surfer (long board style), 40 years of surfing experience, Junior Ocean Lifeguard Instructor,  and United States Coast Guard 8 years.  Greg is currently a Deputy Harbormaster for San Mateo County and is in charge of the 'Search and Rescue' program.  Greg is a United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) Certified Ocean Rescue training instructor, and currently assists San Francisco Fire Department with their Ocean Rescue training and rescue program.  He has also developed a school assembly emphasizing the importance of water safety and awareness, as well as the interconnected ecosystem of the ocean environment. Greg's role with surf camp is water safety and awareness, rescue training and overall safety officer.

Amy Gubser
Co-Owner of Surf Camp Pacifica, Certified Ocean lifeguard, RN (currently working at UCSF Children's Hospital), Junior Ocean Lifeguard Instructor, 18 years of surfing experience, Bachelors of Science: Kinesiology.  Amy's in charge of program development, camp registration, and staff development.

Camille Keating
Camille grew up on the beaches of Pacifica as well as being from a legacy of surfing heritage.  Her family was one of the first families of Northern California surfers to put Pacifica on the map.  Her Grandmother was one of the first female surfers!  She has been surfing since the time she could walk.  She is a strong local competitive surfer who competes in both long board and short board divisions. She has worked at Surf Camp Pacifica since 2001. Camille and Shona have opened Siren's of Pedro Point gift shop in Pedro Point mall.  Their shop specializes in celebrating the beauty of the ocean.  Siren's offers a selection of unique gifts.

Shona Keating Anderson
Shona is Camille's sister.  Shona and her husband, Andy, are both a well respected influences in the Pacifica surf culture.  In addition to introducing students to the wonders of the ocean at Surf Camp Pacifica, Shona has her own grommets; Rylan, Bode and a new baby on the way, with whom she has begun to instill the lifelong passion for the ocean.  She has been with Surf Camp Pacifica since 2002.

Colin Denmark
Colin is our Instructor from Australia!  Colin learned to surf 'down under' and traveled extensively before settling here in the San Francisco area with his wife, Nancy.  He has been with Surf Camp Pacifica since 2005.  He has an incredible ability to connect with surfers of all ages.  Colin has been able to bring many surfers to a higher level of surfing by his explanation of surfing.  He has an ability to connect to all different learning styles and move those students forward.  Colin works at the Log Shop in the off season to continue to support all surfers in their passion for surfing.

Mitchell Breaux
Mitchell grew up on the beaches of Pacifica and has spent most of his life either in or near the water.  In addition to being a solid surf and body board instructor, he is our master naturalist.  He leads our tidepool excursions and educates the students about the delicate ecosystems of the surf tidepools. 

Carlos Betancourt
Carlos learned to enjoy the ocean in Puerto Rico, where he lived until his late childhood.  His family relocated to Pacifica and he has surfed here ever since.  He has been an instructor since Surf Camp Pacifica started.  He has been a special instructor who excels with the younger surfers whom he refers to as the 'chicken nuggets.'   He has been very instrumental in the development of new games and activities used to enhance the learning of water awareness and safety for this specialized group.

Bill Klieves
Bill is our Surf Camp Director who oversees the instructors and surfers at the beach  Bill represents the 'surf camp' philosophy perfectly!  Bill grew up on the beaches and previously worked in the surf industry for Body Glove and O'Neill for 8 years, where he was in charge of product development and production.  He brings depth of teaching experience as well as being a recreation coordinator.  Bill recently completed his Masters Degree in Adaptive Recreation.  He is passionate about this population of students and is currently cultivating our Adaptive Surf Camp program.   He has two children who he has cultivated a passion with the ocean experience.   He is an incredible asset to our program because he helps identify a creative approach with each and every child.

Hans Ages "Ice"
Hans is one of our newer instructors who comes to us from San Luis Obispo area.  Hans is a State Ocean Lifeguard.  He leads water rescue training sessions for our staff.  He brings a fresh teaching perspective to our program and has been an excellent addition to our team.  Hans has surfed all over central/southern and northern california.

Tyler Payne
Tyler has been working with Surf Camp Pacifica for 5 years.  He is an expert waterman, as well as being a sponsored surfer on the competition circut.  He loves to teach the children tricks and skills that are more advanced.  He gives the children encouragement to try the skills he demonstrates.  At our end of the week 'competition' his campers are frequently the ones who have the most creative. 

Celina McWherter
Celina has taught with Surf Camp Pacifica for the past 3 years.  She has been surfing since she was a child.  She grew up in Half Moon Bay and knows this coast like the back of her hand.  She is a strong surf competitor who surfs a longboard as well as a shortboard.  She has taught with Le Petit Baleen swim school for many years and brings her expertise to the beach.  She is WSI certified as well.  She loves the 'chicken nuggets.'  The younger surfers seem to gravitate toward her naturally.  She specializes in a gentle approach with the younger surfers who may be a 'little' intimidated with the ocean.  She has developed games and activities which help these children gain confidence as well as keep a 'healthy respect' for the ocean. 

Pat Faugherder "Maverick"
Pat grew up in Pacifica and learned to surf at Linda Mar Beach.  He is a competitive 'Long Boarder' who posses a surf style that smooth and soulful.  He has discovered 'surf camp' to be a passion to teach others about surfing.  He takes pride in teaching others his long board style.

Freya Eastman-Sylvester
Freya is one of our newer instructors, but Freya comes from a local surfing family.  Her father has been surfing Pacifica for 'many years' and still surfs everyday.  When Freya and her sister were young, he taught them to surf.  Freya spent may years surfing and enjoying the ocean.  She was reintroduced to the surf by her son who came to our program a few years ago.  Freya works with Bill at the San Carlos Special Education Program.  She brings a wealth of teaching experience as well as a strong local knowledge of the surf here in Pacifica.  She is truly an asset to our program.

Vince Warren "Hollywood"
Vince heads up the medical operations on the beach.  Vince is a paramedic as well as being a solid surf instructor. Vince grew up in Pacifica and learned to surf at Linda Mar Beach.  Vince has been instructing with surf camp pacifica since 2004.  Having a strong medical representation on the beach has allowed our program to be able to provide this opportunity for surfers who need medical oversight to be able to participate safely in our programs.  Vince spent this last season at Northstar as a ski patrol and is actively seeking a job with San Francisco Fire Department.