Mike Sandusky grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario, Canada and was involved in many sports including competitive swimming. His hobby of body surfing on the Great Lakes fuelled an interest in stand up surfing, and Mike learned to surf in Hawaii upon completing a Bachelors of Commerce Degree at the University of Guelph.
Since graduating, Mike has dedicated himself to surfing and traveling and has surfed over 200 different breaks around the world from the Great Lakes, to New Zealand and even Indonesia.
As a late starter to the sport of surfing, Mike has a thorough understanding of the
learning process and the progressions needed to become a competent surfer at any
age. Mike started teaching surfing lessons on the Great Lakes in 2002, and now teaches
surfing and stand-
In 2005, Surf Ontario was officially born as a way for Mike to share his passion and dispel the myth that you “cannot ride waves on a lake”. Mike also teaches surf lessons on his adventure trips to Costa Rica which are offered by his other company, Waves Fitness Getaways.
Mike has completed his Lifesaving and Bronze Cross as well as his certification in Standard First Aid
and CPR.
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Mike the Personal Trainer at Waves Fitness
Grant Kennedy was born and raised in South Africa, surfing the famous breaks of the east coast of Durban and Jeffrey’s Bay. Seven years ago, Grant moved to Ontario and began surfing the lakes to keep fuelling his stoke for surfing.
Grant is truly passionate about surfing and getting others involved and specializes in teaching Stand Up Paddle Surfing Lessons. His infectious smile and accent will ensure you have a great lesson and add more fun to the experience. Grant has vast product knowledge and is very current on the latest updates in the surfing and SUP scene and community.
Grant is addicted to surfing and stand up paddle boarding and loves the opportunity to share his addiction with others.
Grant has surfed internationally, so if you’re interested in some tips for an overseas surf trip, give him a shout.
