Austin Surf Camp

Meet theFounders.

Childhood best friends and lifelong watermen bring years of experience and trust. They offer a unique combination of skills and knowledge to create an unforgettable experience. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, and CPR / First Aid certified.

Santiago Pacheco, Co-Founder & Instructor

Santiago Pacheco

Co-Founder & Instructor

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Santiago grew up surfing and has spent his life around board sports, boats, and the water. After moving to Austin, he continued that connection on Lake Austin.

Santiago graduated from the University of San Diego with a BBA in Finance and Latin honors. While in college, he organized and led a surf camp for Save Our Youth, a nonprofit serving underserved communities. He later worked as a PSIA-certified adaptive ski and snowboard coach, helping individuals with disabilities access the mountains.

Adam Ferdman, Co-Founder & Instructor

Adam Ferdman

Co-Founder & Instructor

Born and raised in Austin, Adam grew up on Lake Austin wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and spending nearly every free day on the water. After high school, he moved to Oahu, where he spent four years surfing the South and North Shore while studying Finance at the University of Hawaii.

During his time in Hawaii, Adam became involved in the local surf and music communities, playing at venues across Oahu and volunteering with AccessSurf to help veterans and active-duty service members learn to surf.

Louie — the third founder

Captain Louie

The 3rd founder

The true leader of the camp, Captain Louie is a water-loving operations expert. Respectful, responsible, and always on top of snack duty, he ensures everything at camp runs smoothly — because here, Louie calls the shots.

Built on Trust, Backed by Experience

Certified & Prepared

  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Certified
  • Experience teaching all skill levels

Lifelong Watermen

  • 10+ years of lake, ocean, and boating experience
  • Local knowledge of Lake Austin

Personalized Experience

  • Hands-on instruction
  • Small-group setting
  • Focused on safety, progression, and fun

From first-time riders to experienced surfers, every session is led with the same goal: create a safe, personal, and unforgettable experience on Lake Austin.

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