#11 - Lance Billingsley: Guided by the surf

#11 - Lance Billingsley: Guided by the surf

Author: Shan July 14, 2019 Duration: 1:26:11

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Lance is a surfer and teacher. He is deeply connected to the ocean, helping others, spending time with his girlfriend Jess and their dog “Taco”. Lance grew up in the Californian beach town of Ventura. He studied at the University of California San Diego, in which he obtained a Bachelor degree in urban studies and planning. Lance lives in Bali, teachers Primary school students at an international school and initiates ocean conservation programs through his involvement in the Surf Ocean Ambassador Program (SOAP). Lance loves teaching young people how to surf, surf etiquette and respect for the ocean. He has a special interest in developing young competitive surfers and supporting local surf competitions. I love his approachable and calm demeanor...personal characteristics that make him an innately quality teacher, friend, and all-around awesome human!

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