Hi!

I'm Holden Takahashi, a 2020 graduate from Stanford. I did my masters in Structural Engineering. I'm from Hawaii and have been surfing since I was 5 years old. I'm living in San Francisco now and working in the Bay Area, so pretty settled in NorCal. I surf about 3 times every week, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

I have experience big wave surfing in Hawaii (see attached photos) and also smaller waves for fun. If you're curious about my credentials please watch https://youtu.be/t1xWjHGj-sE . I'm very familiar with the Northern California lineup and know what spots have small waves and are best for beginners and intermediates. Safety is my #1 priority and I only will be giving lessons to one person at per session, ie you will have one on one attention. You will need to have your own wetsuit (I recommend a 5-4). It is preferred that you have your own board but if you don't have one you can borrow my backup longboard.

If you would like lessons up here in Northern California please contact me at holdent@alumni,stanford.edu, holdent@stanford.edu, or text at (808)-778-3909. The rate is $50 per hour.