Testimonials

“One of the brightest surfing stars in the state.” - LA Times
“Ted is the most dedicated South Bay surfer of all time. He’s probably caught the most waves in a lifetime of any other South Bay surfer. His ability to ride everything well makes him one of my favorite surfers of all time.” - Tyler Hatzikian, Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame member & expert surfboard crafter
“One of the few that has had a successful career as both a short and as a long border! This guy continues to impress and dominates the lineup any day and at any size swell. He catches more waves per session than anyone else, any rips at switch footing!” - L8night with Choccy, Surf Podcast
“Highly recommend to anyone considering a personal coaching experience. Hard pressed to find anyone as stoked and knowledgeable as Ted.” - Mikey Morra, Surfer & Hydrofoiler
“Couldn’t be a better coach, or nicer guy. I would hire him to help this 80 year old to get to his feet.” - Peff Eick, surfer
“Thanks so much! You are a great teacher.” - Tyler Calloway, current student of Ted
“He's the best. Ex pro surfer and all-around great guy. Good choice for adventures or coaching.” - Tom Servais Jr., surf photographer
“Love surfing with Ted! Good dude and incredible surfer.” - Drew Littlemore, surfer

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Student Success Story

I’ve been surfing for over 35 years, chasing waves all over the globe. Originally from South Africa—land of every wave you could dream of—I now call California home. Surfing is in my DNA, but this year, I decided to finally try prone foiling. Big mistake—or so it felt at first.

Let’s just say my foiling journey began with a lot of blood, bruises, and bad decisions. It started with a “gifted” foil setup that was so outdated it might as well have been a medieval weapon. After three humiliating sessions where I resembled a human catapult, I thought, there has to be an easier way.

I reached out to my friends in Hawaii, San Diego, and Orange County. The unanimous response: “You need Ted Robinson.” Months of more self-inflicted misery later, I finally gave Ted a call.

Ted took me out to Oceanside Harbor for our first session and broke it all down—patiently, as though he wasn’t talking to a 57-year-old, 6-foot, 215-pound man with a stubborn surf brain. See, here’s the thing: years of surfing gave me some confidence, but it also gave me bad habits. Surfing is all about rail-to-rail movement, but foiling? It’s about front-to-back pressure and becoming one with the mast. (Spoiler: becoming one with the mast is NOT easy, and gravity is not your friend.)

Foiling is tough. It’s like learning to ride a unicycle on a tightrope while balancing a plate of nachos. But once you start to “get it” and feel that sweet spot of weight distribution, it’s pure magic.

Here’s the moral of the story: save yourself the pain and get a coach. A good coach (like Ted) will set you up with the right gear, teach you the basics, and dramatically speed up your learning curve. Plus, you’ll avoid looking like a flying yard sale out there.

Ted Robinson is a helluva coach, and if you’re thinking of giving foiling a go, check him out. You’ll thank me later. Or maybe not—but at least you’ll bleed less and fly faster. - Brian McLaughlin

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