About Brett
Brett Clow was a native of Upstate New York. Through his adolescent years, he spent his New York winters on the ice as a goaltender for Vestal High School and then for SUNY Cortland; and his summers on Topsail Island, North Carolina, enjoying the serenity of nature and the neighborly warmth of the community.
After earning a B.S. in Education and an ACE certification as a Physical Trainer, Brett went on to teach in N.Y. and then relocated to Topsail Island, N.C. to continue teaching and pursue a certification as a nutritional consultant.
Always trying to improve his game as a goaltender, it was suggested that he try surfing to improve his balance. Oddly, both goaltending and surfing depend heavily on balance and are actually remarkably similar in the skills they require.
With his athleticism from years of hockey training, surfing came easily to Brett. He spent hours developing his skills and went on to teach at a local surfing school. Combining his love of teaching and surfing, Brett taught many to surf.
With over 20 years of surfing experience, Brett wanted to teach surfing in a relaxed and fun environment so, Brett opened his own school.
Why Learn With Us
Local Knowledge
Brett has surfed Topsail Island's breaks for years and knows exactly where beginners and intermediates should be in the water
Certified & Safety-Focused
CPR and First Aid certified and 20 + years of ocean experience.
Small, Personalized Lessons
Real coaching, not a crowded group shuffled through a script
A True Local Business
Privately-owned and Topsail Island-based, we are not a seasonal outside operation