George has been surfing for 32+ years. As the head instructor, he began teaching surfing in March 1997, and is the owner of the Florida’s Space Coast’s 2nd oldest and first partial day surf school/camp. He is a surf lesson professor, and has surf industry experience; in sales, design, expert 24hr surfboard repair services ( considered by some to be one of the top 10 repairers in the world), board construction, surf education, and coaching.
Safety is his biggest priority. His goal is your success, and wants to see everyone have fun. He will meet and exceed your expectations when it comes to the sport he loves. He started going to Costa Rica in 1985 when it was less traveled. He will be your head guide in Costa Rica and handle all your requests, questions and needs.
Claude Codgen grew up surfing in Cocoa Beach in the early 60’s with the likes of Gary Propper, and Mike Tabling. CC competed against other 60’s surfers such as Corky Carroll, Dewey Weber, David Nuuiwha, Nat Young, Bruce Valluzi, and Wayne Lynch.
He went to San Diego in 1966 for the world contest, Puerto Rico in 1968, for the world championships, and went to Australia in 1970 for the world contest at Bell’s Beach which was won by Rolf Arness.
In 1966 he signed a contract with Con Surfboards and had his own CC Rider signature model. In 1970 he left Con and began Sunshine Surfboards in Cocoa Beach, and shapes boards for many current customers. He surfs most everyday and will be your Costa Rica Adventure surf partner.
Mikey DeTemple grew up in Long Island, NY and began surfing at an early age. Mikey moved to Florida with his family in 1999. He competed in local amateur competitions, until turning professional in 2002.
He’s been competing in Longboard competition all over the world since joining the Pro Longboard circuit. Mikey lives on a Longboard, but has been seen on shortboards and fishes in different types of surf. His movements are flawless and smooth and represent the new longboard style. Mikey now is a film maker and is on his 2nd surfing film which is being showed at many locations around the globe. Check out Sights and Sounds on his facebook page.
He will be your Costa Rica Adventure surf partner guiding you on your surfing experience. Mikey’s sponsors are Hurley, Christenson Surfboards, Nixon, Sexwax, XTrak, and Rainbow Fin Company. Mikey is working on his next surf film. Check him out.
Charlie Kublin is the most senior instructor next to the owner. Charlie has worked teaching surf lessons and summer camps since 2000, and is very good with kids and adults alike. He has really good patience and lot’s of positive energy when it comes to teaching.
Charlie has the skills and safety needed to teach this sport. He spends time in Hawaii each year to catch real surf and avoid the cold here. Charlie can be found teaching in Florida, and Costa Rica. When he’s not teaching, he’s working on his MGB vinatge auto. Come and see why we are the best at the surf teaching game.
Mike Longman has been with Surfguys for the past 9+ years and is one of our senior instructors. Mike is on the ball, and he makes learning real easy and fun.
Safety is his biggest concern with all students, young and not so young alike. He performs private, semi-private, group, and summer surf camp programs. He can be found teaching when he’s not drumming in his local band, surfing, or diving for lobsters during season. You might find him in Costa Rica with our Adventures from November to April.
Frankie Brown is new to our program this year, but she’s not unfamiliar with surfing. She comes from a surfing family when her grandfather started the “Surf Hut” in Panama City Beach in the 60's which became Mr. Surf's. She started surfing nearly 20 yrs ago.
She’s finally graduated with a marine science degree from Fla Tech. She is in her 2nd year with us and is great with kids of all ages. Keeps a great positive attitude, and attention to detail. You can find her in our Florida surf programs. She is a great asset to our programs.
