Surf Camp Pacifica

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.