Matt Grainger is owner/head instructor at Manly Surf School and has come on board to help Andrew with the growing business.
Having been involved with surf schools since 1984 and as the Coaching Director of Manly Surf School and Surfing NSW, Matt has tested every soft board on the market and knows from experience what is required for safety, performance and durability.
Co owner Christo Hall has an extensive knowledge of surfing. He is a level 2 accredited surf coach and has worked for Manly Surf School since 1997.
Christo competed on the WQS from 1998 to 2004, was Sydney Northern beaches regional champion 2003 and North Narrabeen Champion of champions 2002. He has been a team surfer for Simon Anderson Surfboards and Billabong for the past 10 years.
Shane Conwell is a level 2 accredited surf coach, head coach at Palm Beach Surf School and has been working at Manly Surf School since 2001. He has club, regional, state and national level experience & has also competed at Pro Junior and World Qualifying Series levels.
A past open club champion and regional junior champion.
Current sponsor: Beach without Sand Surf Shop
Previous sponsors include: Quicksilver for five years, Arnette and Oakley.
It is not just professionalism and expertise that set our staff apart.
They also have a strong commitment to their craft, to the quality of their work, and to the clients they serve.
Loyalty and relationships link Softboard's Australia staff and in turn, link staff to clients.
Their work is more than a job; it's a career of great satisfaction with a long term eye on aqua bound bliss.