| Reese Patterson grew up in Redondo Beach, California. He began surfing at age six, competing in the amateur ranks at age nine, and moved to Hawaii at sixteen to pursue a professional surfing career. Reese has travelled the world (Brazil, Australia, France, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, England, Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hawaii) competing professionally in longboard and shortboard events. He competed in the Pipeline Masters, OP pro Huntington Beach, and was on the ASP world tour for 5 years, reaching a ranking of number 4 in the world longboarding. Reese was one of the first people to surf Puerto Escondido on a longboard (with Joel Tudor) back in 1994. He was one of the inventors of the high-performance longboard. He is a dedicated waterman, certified Lifeguard, and trained in First Aid and CPR. Reese has spent many years coaching up-and-coming professional surfers, as well as sharing his experience with beginners. Reese has dedicated his life to surfing, and wishes to educate beginner surfers in proper etiquette, ocean safety, and effective techniques to enhance their surfing experience. |
| ABOUT US Our staff of experienced surfers promise to provide an unforgettable surfing adventure. |
| REESE PATTERSON |
| CAYCE PATTERSON |
| Cayce McCall Patterson grew up in Laurinburg, NC. Her family bought a house on Ocean Isle Beach when she was eight years old. Her love of the ocean and watersports sparked her interest in surfing at 13, and she began competing at age 18. After receiving a BA in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill, Cayce went to Physical Therapy School at East Carolina University (escaping to the Outer Banks most weekends to surf). She graduated with a Masters' of Physical Therapy in 1998, then moved to California to pursue her love of surfing. While in California, Cayce worked as a surf instructor, physical therapist, and exercise consultant. She also competed in numerous pro-am surfing events. She has travelled throughout California, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico surfing. Reese and Cayce decided to move to North Carolina in 2001, after the birth of their daughter, Codie. Cayce is currently employed as the Physical Therapist for Currituck and Camden County Schools, and OBX PT. She is a certified life guard, trained in First Aid and CPR. She wishes to share her knowledge of surfing to make a beginners' first experience safe and successful!! |
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| JULIA LAPERRIERE |
| Julia is twenty years old, and has been surfing for ten years. She lives in Canada and has been coming to Ocean Isle every summer with her family since she was an infant. Her brother taught her how to surf, and is her greatest inspiration. She frequents St. Laurent's River in Montreal to surf (until it gets too cold), as well as Ocean City, and Cape Hatteras. Julia speaks French, English, and Spanish fluently. She is a lifeguard, ski instructor, and circus instructor. Julia has worked as a counselor at the Ocean Isle Community Center daily camps, and has been a surfing instructor for Surf Academy the past three years. |
| TAYLOR WOODELL |
| Taylor is a 19 year old from Sanford, N.C. who spends every summer in Ocean Isle. She will attend UNCW in the fall. Taylor reports, "surfing is a perfect sport for me because I love being outdoors, and it's an exciting way to enjoy the beach. Not only is it fun, but a great way to meet new friends." This will be Taylor's 4th summer with Ocean Isle Surf Academy. |
| JACKSON STARLING |
| LINDSEY LEWIS |
| KARSON LEWIS |
| Lindsey Lewis is a twenty year old from Charlotte NC. Ocean Isle has been her summer home since she was 3 years old. While soccer and basketball are her year round sports she dedicates her summer to surfing.She attends Appalachian State University. At 11 years old she started surfing and has loved it ever since. Lindsey is returning for her 4th season with Ocean Isle Surf Academy. |
| Codie shares her parents' love of the ocean and began surfing at 18 months old. She placed 1st overall in the ESA's OBX Girl's division this year. |
| MICHAEL UZZELL aka "MOOKIE" |
| CODIE PATTERSON (age 8) |