A big part of the Ticket to Ride experience is having expert tuition and knowledge from your Trip Leaders. Their job is not only to coach you and make sure you improve your Surfing but also to make sure your experience with Ticket to Ride is unforgettable. All of our Riders come back from their adventure saying that it wouldn’t have been the same without them;
We have made sure we’ve picked the best people for the job and our Surfing trips just wouldn’t be the same without them!
Meet Chris Bond
Chris has been involved in ticket to ride since the very first trip to South Africa in 2005 and as a result, his knowledge of the trips is priceless. He was also lead our first Indonesia Trip in 2013 and his knowledge of the waves in Indo is incredible. Not to mention he can pretty much rip on all of them!
Chris has represented Western Province on numerous occassions competeing at the South African championships and now is one of South Africas best coaches being involved in coaching some of South Africa's top juniors. Chris's attention to detail when it comes to improving someones surfing is incredible. You'll also spot him getting barrelled in Cape Towns Kalk Bay pits on his day off… a wave not for the faint hearted!
Meet Aidan Salmon
Aiden was our first point of contact when we wanted to start offering life changing Surf Adventures in Indonesia. He’s originally from Western Australia but has been living in Bali for years and now knows the islands like the back of his hand. He comes from a competitive Body boarding background but has been coaching Surfing all over the world for the last 10 years. He’s had coaching success with the English Junior Team in both Short boarding and Long boarding divisions and continues coach all surfers, if they’re looking to catch their first waves or if they’re looking to work on the performance side of things.
What’s the best thing about coaching?
“The best thing for me is meeting new people and introducing them to, and/or aiding their development in the lifestyle which has given me the best times of my life.”
What’s the best thing about coaching in Indonesia?
“Indonesia has always been my favourite destination. The waves are so consistently amazing and there is something for everyone. Indonesia is the best place in the world to come if you want to improve your Surfing no matter what stage you are at with your riding.”
What do our customers have to say about them?
“Having been coached by Chris through South Africa and Indonesia I can’t thank him enough for his patience and attention to detail when he’s coaching you. He got me from complete beginner in Cape Town to pulling into waves in Indo. Cheers Chris!”
Ronan Collins 23 years old – Ireland – Completed 13 Week South Africa & Mozambique Adventure & 4 Week Indonesia
“Being a complete beginner on this trip was really nerve wracking at first but I found out quickly that I had nothing to worry about. The Trip Leaders are amazing and improve your surfing unbelievably quickly. They never push you into any wave you don’t want to surf and the end results are amazing!”
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Sophie Altchek 18 years old – USA – Completed 4 Week Indonesia Surf Trip
“The Tour Guides got it spot on every time with where the best waves were gonna be everyday. Their knowledge was priceless and we scored some amazing waves!”
Matthew Quinlan 30 years old – Australia – Completed 13 Week South Africa & Mozambique Adventure & 4 Week Indonesia Surf Trip
A word from the Director – Will Hayler
"Indonesia truly is the definiton of Surf Paradise. If you want warm tropical waves with incredible scenery this is the place to be. I first visited Indonesia in my early 20s and i cant wait to get back there!"
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Indonesia has fast become the most sort after Ticket to Ride surf Trip out there today! Epic waves, smiling faces, constant sunshine and incredible back drop make it a surfers paradise!