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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Brian DeCook
• 19 years on Maui
• Proprietor of Soul Surfing Maui, founded in 1992

• Lives to travel and seek out new waves
• Loves the laid back island lifestyle

Brian has been hosting surf guests on Maui for 14 years and has personally taught over 15,000 students.

Analu Duponte
• Maui born and raised
• 10 years surf instruction experience with SSM
• Professionally sponsored by Honolua Surf Co.
• Small wave ripper, big wave charger
• Fluid old-school style

Analu is a Senior Instructor for Soul Surfing Maui and is in charge of making your visit a memorable one.

Matt Mercado aka "Bones"
• Maui born and raised
• Full Time Maui Lifeguard
• SSM Instructor for 10 years
Sponsors: Da Kine
• Years Surfing: 25


Matt teaches with a smile and
emphasizes water safety and surf etiquette.

Melissa Panzarini
• 31 years of age, with 12 years of Hawaiian surfing experience
• 2 years surf instruction experience with SSM

Melissa loves teaching people how to surf and has a genuine interest in seeing her students succeed.