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About Us
Solitary Islands Surf School is owned and operated by 2 friends who were both born and bred at Emerald Beach. Harley Ingleby is a 2 times world longboard champion who is widely known as one of the best rounded surfers In Australia. While Harley is well known in surfing circles for his 2 world titles he is also very well respected for his ability to ride a variety of surfboards at the highest level. These days Harley produces some of the best imagery in surfing with his amazing GoPro video and photos that really showcase surfing on the Coffs Coast.
Darryn Quigley has spent most of his adult life surf coaching and running surf school operations in Australia and around the world. In 2009 Darryn found himself in the role of Sports Development Manager at Surfing Western Australia and while the position was a dream job home was at Emerald Beach on the Coffs Coast. Years of experience running surf schools, developing learn to surf programs and delivering level 1 coaching courses now had Darryn ready to start his own operation. Joining forces with best mate and one of Coffs Coasts most recognisable surfers was a no brainer and the perfect balance for Solitary Islands Surf School to develop into one of Australia’s premiere surf schools which it is today.
In 2013 Sawtell Surf School became part of the Solitary Islands Surf School family. Original founder Caspian O’Donnell saw the partnership as a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic surf school operation. Adding the charm of Sawtell Beach to the already established locations on the northern beaches of the Coffs Coast. A short 5 minute drive from Coffs Harbour Sawtell has some of the best cafes and restaurants on the Coffs Coast which is just what you need after a great surf lesson. Our Sawtell operation is still run by Caspian who is one of the most liked and respected local surfers in the area.
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