Want to make the most of your trip to Namotu? Book a coach and learn to surf, foil, kite wing, SUP, dive or spear. We have experts with a range of skills who can be booked to work one-on-one with you to achieve your goals. Coaching packages come with all equipment supplied* so you can pack light while cramming in as many sports as possible.
We are happy to coordinate a suitable coach based on your goals or a specific request from the list of amazing instructors we regularly work with (see below).
Coaches can work with you on a range of sports including:
- Surfing (beginner through to advanced)
- Standup paddle boarding (wave or beginner)
- Kitesurfing (beginner through to advanced)
- Foiling (beginner behind the boat or more advanced)
Wing foiling - Freedive
- Spearfishing
Includes all equipment*. Note bookings are subject to availability so booking well in advance is recommended.
Check out our selection of coaches and let us know who’s the right fit.
See HERE for more info on our equipment and coaching packages and contact us for bookings. Price per coach per week starts at $5000USD.
*spearfishing equipment exempt from equipment inclusions.
**VIP coaches have higher rates but this will be confirmed upon enquiry
Danny Barnette
- Kite
- Foil – prone, kite, wing
- Surf
- Wing
Danny is one of our top Kite/Unlimited Week coaches and an expert across wind sports. Having spent time as an instructor for REAL Watersports, he now travels the world as a coach and mentor. @it.me.db
Josh Ku
- Foil – prone, SUP
- Surf
- Spearfishing
- SUP
Josh has been a Namotu surf guide for years and more recently has gone deep into foiling where he’s fast building a reputation. A passionate spearfisherman, he knows the reefs around Namotu above and below. @joshku
Haydn Fischer
- Surf
- Kite
- Foil – prone, kite, wing
- Wing
- Spearfishing
Haydn is a highly skilled kite surfer from California currently sponsored by Duotone. He’s been coming as a Kite/Unlimited Week coach since 2018 and is an excellent surf and foil coach as well. Find him on Instagram @haydnfischer
Sensi Graves
- Kite
- Wing
- Foil
Sensi has been in the wind sport industry for many years where she runs her own swimwear brand as well as being a team rider for Slingshot. She also runs womens kite camps and is a public speaker and mentor. Lately she’s been joining us on Unlimited Weeks as a coach. @sensigraves
Brandon Scheid
- Kite
- Wing
- Foil – prone, kite, wing, SUP
- SUP
A wind sport guru, Brandon has been a Slingshot team rider and product developer for years. Having interned at REAL Watersports, he now lives in Hood River with wife Sensi. Brandon is high energy and highly knowledgable in all things wind. @brandonscheid
Caleb Pont
- Surf
- Foil
- Wing
Caleb is a recent addition to Namotu’s coaching roster but is already making waves as a key player on Unlimited Weeks and Wilko’s Weeks. We’ve been impressed by Caleb’s skill as a surfer, foiler and coach so watch this space as he continues to excel. @calebpont_233
Kirsty Jones*
- Kite
- Wing
- Foil
Kirsty is a 3x world kitesurfing wave champion, yoga instructor and kite school operator. Originally from Wales, lately she’s been working on Necker Island and coaching on Unlimited Weeks. @kirstykiteyoga
Matt Wilkinson*
- Surf
Former WSL champ and winner of the Fiji Pro, Wilko is now retired from the tour and running surf camps in Australia, Indonesia and Fiji.
Adam Bennetts*
- Foil – prone
- Surf
Adam was a former professional surfer for 10+ years and fell in love with surf foiling 5 years ago. Recently voted world’s best surf foiler, Adam is renowned for his style and flow. He translates that wave knowledge into fluid critical turns and long, linked runs. Adam is currently running foil retreats in Fiji, Indonesia and Byron Bay. @misterbennetts
JP Tron
- Foil – prone, kite, wing
- Surf
- Kite
- SUP
- Wing
JP lives and breathes wind sports in particular and is a sponsored Slingshot rider and kite school operator in Mexico. He’s spent a lot of time on Namotu over the last few years on the Ben Wilson Unlimited Weeks. @jprotron
Ryan Arzy
- Foil – prone, wing
- SUP
- Wing
- Surf – beginner
LA-based foil frother, Ryan is relatively new to Namotu, first visiting in 2021. However he’s already spent a lot of time here working across the Unlimited Weeks. When he’s not here you’ll find him writing about foiling, talking about foiling or working with brands on foiling. @lafoiler
Dave Kalama*
- Surf
- SUP
- Wing
- Foil – SUP, prone, wing
Kalama has been coming to Namotu since the days of windsurfing in the 90s. He was part of the early kitesurfing movement and is now a renowned all-round waterman. Few understand Namotu and its surrounding reefs as well as Dave. @davekalama
Dan MacDonald
- Surf
- Foil – prone, kite
- Kite
Dan lives in Lennox, NSW where he works as a kite and foil coach. His relaxed style and energy has fast made him a popular addition to the Namotu family and his wide skillset really seals the deal. If you’d like to try a few things as part of your program, Dan is a great fit! @stanmacdonald
Rory Chapman*
- Surf
- SUP
- Wing
- Foil
- Kite
Rory has been working across the Kalama Kamps and Kite Weeks (now Unlimited Weeks) for well over ten years and has a deep understanding of Namotu and its inner workings. He brings enthusiasm, high energy and absolutely zero ego. Plus he is incredible across a wide range of water sports.
Jeremy Wilmotte
- Foil – beginner – advanced prone
- Surf
- SUP
- Kite
Jeremy has been coming to Namotu for many years, formerly as a photographer and lifeguard. These days he’s big into foiling and you’ll find him in front of the lense rather than behind. @oceanpixels
James Jenkins
- Foil – prone, kite, wing
- Surf
- SUP
- Kite
- Wing
James has been coming to Namotu as a surf guide for a long time. He now runs foil camps in Nicaragua, is a TV stunt double and clearly an incredible all-round athlete. @jamesjenkins_
Aaron Smith
- Surf – beginner to advanced including longboard
- Foil – prone, kite, wing
- Kitesurfing
- SUP
- Wing
Aaron is from Lennox in Australian and brings a ton of energy to everything he does. Formerly a competitive longboarder, he now operates a kite and foil school and has spent time coaching on Kite Weeks on Namotu. @earthkitesurfing
Kyron Rathbone
- Freedive & breath hold
- Surf – beginner to advanced
- Foil – prone, wing
- Kite
- SUP
Kyron hails from Tasmania, Australia and has been coming to Namotu as a surf guide for over 10 years. He’s forged a reputation not only for his skill in the water and charging Shipsterns but for his early adoption of foiling. More recently he has developed a passion for freediving and has proven to be an excellent instructor in this field as well.
Jake Keville
- Surf – beginner to advanced
- Foil – beginner
Californian kid Jake has spent a fair amount of time in Fiji in the last couple of years and quickly made his mark. He’s now a surf coach on Unlimited Weeks where he brings his great attitude and impeccable customer service skills, no doubt a result of his other gig at the KS Wave Pool. @jake_keville
James Casey
- Foil – prone, SUP, wing & kite
- SUP
- Wing
- Kite
Australian waterman James is new to Namotu but already a veteran of the industry. He’s competed internationally at events like Sunset and the Molokai and he now runs foil and SUP camps in other tropical locations. @james_casey
Jason Slezak
- SUP
- Foil – prone, wing, kite
- Wing
- Surf
- Kite
Hailing from North Carolina, Jason has been working with REAL for many years and has created a life surrounding the ocean. Another Unlimited/Kite Week coach, Jason is a wind sport guru with a presence in the industry locally and internationally. @jasonslezak
Leon Mosher
- Surf – beginner to advanced with longboard focus
- Outrigger – surfing, sailing, fishing
Hailing from Hawaii, Leon is an incredible longboarder who can help take your skills to the next level. He also has a passion for traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes. In 2023 he brought one to the Island and can take you canoe surfing, sailing, fishing, or just cruising @leonmosher
Keahi DeAboitiz*
- Kite
- Foil
- Wing
- Surf
Keahi is a true professional and genuinely lovely person to have around. His skills across a huge range of water sports are even more impressive, as is his ability to patiently coach. He is a popular coach for the elite and has spent plenty of time on Namotu, both as a coach and special guest.
Reo Stevens*
- Kite
- Foil
- Wing
- Surf
Kite industry veteran and water sports professional, Reo has an established kite travel business and is a sought-after private coach. Expert across a range of water sports but with a particular focus on wind, Reo is also familiar with Namotu, having regularly spent time here.
Zane Westwood
- Surf
- Foil prone/ SUP/ Wing/ Downwind
- Surf SUP
Zane is a new member to the roster, he is considered one of the top guys in the world for prone foiling and downwind foiling, he is also well known for his foiling ability in all disciplines of the sport. He also specialises in surfing and SUP. He is very passionate about passing on his skill and experience of the ocean. @zane_westwood