About Us
David Turin
David has been surfing for 16 years. He prefers to longboard but enjoys shortboarding when conditions prevail. David learned to surf in Maine at Higgins Beach and now has experience surfing all over the world, including Fiji, Costa Rica, and South Africa. In addition to teaching his own 4 children to surf David has taught surfing privatley for 7 years, and he holds certifications in Life Saving, CPR, and First Aid. David has been a windsurfing teacher, a scuba diving guide, and a licensed sea captain as well as a restaurant owner and chef for 25 years. David founded Surf Camp in 2001 and has been it's director since inception.
Bill StoneBill has been surfing for 14 years, both longboard and shortboard. Bill surfs in all conditions and throughout the winter, and has experience throughout New England, California, and Costa Rica. He is a teacher as well and a swimming coach at Scarborough High School. Bill swam competitively at University of Maine, and is a certified life guard with additional certifications in CPR and First-Aid. This will be Bill’s 6th yearwith Surf Camp.
Dustin TurinDustin has been surfing for 12 years with experience from all along the East Coast, California, Costa Rica, and most recently South Africa where Dustin lived for three months. Dustin's favorite place he has surfed is J-bay, South Africa of Endless Summer fame. Dustin is an avid surf photographer and is presently studying International Affairs at Northeastern University. Dustin is a certified life guard and holds additional certifications in CPR and First-Aid. This will be Dustin’s 7th year with Surf Camp.
Emily HeathEmily has been surfing for 9 years and has one thing to say: "Who says girls can't surf!" She is also an involved athlete earning school letters in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Emily will be graduating from Scarborough High School and pursuing a degree in Athletic Training next year; this will be her 4th year teaching at Surf Camp. Emily is a certified life guard and holds additional certifications in CPR and First-Aid.
Brendan RogersBrendan has been surfing for 8 years and likes to throw down for all the goofy footers at camp. He will be graduating from CEHS this year and hopes to pursue a degree in Surf Science. Brendan, aka "B-Man", also enjoys cruising the streets (along with the rest of the camp staff) when the surf goes flat. If you need someone to carry your board and dripping wetsuit at camp, just ask Brendan because he'll always have your back. Brendan is a certified life guard and holds additional certification in CPR and First-Aid; this will be Brendan's second summer with Surf Camp.
Sawyer TheriaultSawyer has been surfing for 8 years with experience up and down the coast of Maine, California, and Costa Rica. Sawyer is a junior at CEHS and surfs all year round, even through the brutal winter season. Sawyer "Jack Johnson" Theriault also proudly proclaims that he's found his inner soul-surfer. Once you’ve found this kindred spirit he will show you just how to put it to use on the swells of Scarborough Beach. Sawyer isn't just a big softie though; he claims to have “destroyed” Mr. Bill Stone in competitions of ultimate frisbee, kick ball, and of course, home run derby. This will be Sawyer’s second summer with the camp; he is a certified life guard and hold additional certifications in CPR and First-Aid.
Owen PearsonOwen has been surfing for 8 years and likes to shortboard no matter how small the surf gets. Known informally as O-Spice, he has surfing experience in Costa Rica, California, Florida and all over New England. He has also competed in local surf competitions. When he isn't (trying) to do aerials or (attempting) to get barreled, Owen practices his second love: playing the guitar and singing in his band. This will be Owen's 2nd year with Surf Camp and he's excited to be back! Owen is a certified lifeguard and holds additional certifications in CPR and First Aid.