Our Team
Kayli Jones (she/her) Founder and Instructor
Kayli’s long time quest has been to connect people with the natural world around them. With an outdoor education background beginning in 2013 she has taught a variety of subjects from long distance hiking and oceanography, to leading native flora and fauna walks for kids. Later she became a certified yoga practitioner deepening her connection to the body, soul and earth. When the pandemic hit, Kaylis life took a watery turn and she dove headfirst into freediving, spearfishing and yes, surfing!
Since 2021 she has been teaching surf lessons, first for Ossies Surf Shop then with NW Women’s Surf Camps and most recently starting Sea People Surf Eduction to create another point for immersive ocean experiences for people of the Pacific Northwest.
She is inspired by women who forge ahead, connecting with the earth and opening the eyes of others to the magic that lies all around them. (Lexie Hallahan, Easkey Britton, Sharon Blackie, Lauren Hill, and many, many others.)
When not teaching, you can find her in the ocean (surfing or spearfishing), reading, living in time with the seasons and foraging wild foods with her partner and pup in Newport, Oregon.
Favorite Quote “What I am doing, isn't a job; I'm on a quest and a quest which is deeply in alignment with my values, a quest in which who I am informs what I do.”- Sharon Blackie
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CPR/First Aid Certification 2024
Surf Apnea Course - 18 hours 2023
Wilderness First Aid Certification - 16 hours 2021
Intermediate Freediver Certification - 40 hours 2020
Yoga Teacher Training - 200 hours 2018
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Billy Wood
ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR
Billy Wood is a dedicated surfer and skateboarder with a deep understanding of the body in motion. He began surfing at age 11 and skating at age 16, developing a distinctive style that blends skill and fluidity that you can see on every wave. With 10+ years of experience studying and practicing massage therapy, Billy brings a nuanced perspective on biomechanics that helps surfers refine their technique and mobility. Over the past year, he has challenged himself by learning to ride “switch” stance (riding with the opposite foot forward). This experience allows him to offer advanced level insight in a way that is digestible for surfers looking to progress with confidence and control. When not surfing you can find Billy building community, greenhouses and a bomb vegan taco.