If I could give Jason (at Learn To Surf HB) 985 stars, I absolutely would!!!! We are actually locals who discovered him in my search for an instructor who could handle not only children, but two children with extensive disabilities. WOW!!! He's not only taken the challenge with extraordinary grace and patients... But he has taught them both how to surf... A challenge I thought would be impossible (& neither are strong swimmers I might add). Not to mention, he has become an incredible mentor & life long "surf buddy". I trust very few people (especially in the water) with my children & If we could (myself & my kids) we'd spend 7 days a week learning to surf with him!!! I hope that no one, who is interested in learning to surf, misses their opportunity to learn from this guy... You & your child / children would definitely be missing out!