🏄♂️ Meet Our Instructors
Passionate surfers. Patient teachers. Ocean lovers.
Our team is made up of passionate, experienced surfers who love sharing the stoke. Every instructor is CPR-certified, trained in ocean safety, and committed to helping students of all ages feel confident and have fun in the water.
We keep our student-to-instructor ratio small so each student gets the attention and support they deserve.
🌀 Gaetano Scarol – Surf Instructor
CPR/First Aid Certified | Competitive Longboarder | Local Flagler Surfer
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Gaetano (pronounced Guy-Ta-No) is a Flagler Beach local who’s been surfing for 9 years and teaching for 3. He rides a Bing Continental 10’2 and has competed in major comps like NSSA Regionals and Loggerhead. Whether he’s surfing up and down the East Coast or helping campers stand up for the first time, he brings pure stoke to every session.
🗨️ “Surfing is such a big part of my life — I hope to share that same joy with you. Mahalo!”
🌞 Dylan Prestwood – Surf Instructor
CPR/First Aid Certified | ESA Champion | Surfers for Autism Volunteer
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Dylan grew up in Florida and started surfing at age 4. He’s competed in surf contests since he was 5, including ESA Championships, and even took home the title of ESA Southeast Longboard Champion. After living in Puerto Rico for a few years, he’s now back in Flagler Beach and passionate about teaching.
🗨️ “Surfing is fun, freeing, and something I love to share — especially with beginners and the next generation.
🌴 Christian Haddad – Surf Instructor
CPR/First Aid Certified | Worldwide Traveler | San Diego State University Student
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Christian was pushed into his first wave by his dad and never looked back. He’s surfed all over the world — Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives, and Central America — and brings a calm, encouraging energy to every lesson. When he’s not teaching or studying in San Diego, he’s surfing or spearfishing with friends.
🗨️ “I love helping students feel that unforgettable adrenaline rush of riding a wave for the first time.”
🌺 Katie Jagocki – Surf Instructor & Founder
CPR/First Aid Certified | 20+ Years of Teaching Experience | Founder of Surf Schools in California, Hawaii & Florida
Katie began teaching surf lessons over two decades ago in Southern California, where she built a thriving surf school, coached celebrity clients, and appeared on national television. She later spent 10 years in Hawaii, teaching private lessons on iconic North Shore breaks and leading immersive surf retreats.
After meeting her husband—a Flagler Beach native—on the North Shore of Oʻahu, Katie eventually made her way to Florida, where they now live with their twin boys (who first rode on surfboards at just 10 months old).
Katie brings a wealth of experience, ocean expertise, and a thoughtful teaching approach that makes every student feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. Her lessons are fun, empowering, and grounded in a deep passion for helping others thrive in the water.
🗨️ “There’s nothing more powerful than watching someone ride their first wave. It’s a life-changing moment—and I never get tired of witnessing it.”
