The Team
Karine - Owner
Hello, I’m Karine, the owner of New Plymouth Surf School, a proud mum of two little kids, and a passionate surfer who loves sharing the joy of surfing with others.
I am from the Netherlands and started surfing in my adult life when I was 22 years old and it changed my life completely. I started travelling the world in search of the best waves. After living in many different places I found my home in Taranaki.
I love teaching people to surf; it is really the best job in the world. Seeing people catching their first waves is such a great feeling. I love to see how much fun my students have and how the confidence of kids grows! Shy kids become vibrant and people who were not sure about the ocean get more confident. Surfing is really for everyone and it is amazing to see how many different people attend my lessons.
Every day I am meeting new interesting people who step out of their comfort zone to try something new. Young and old, it’s never too late to learn to surf.
Dominikia - Head Surf Coach
Dominika is the Head Surf Coach at New Plymouth Surf School and is excited to be starting her 5th season with the school this year.
She first started surfing in her late 20s in Wellington, and her passion for improving her surfing eventually led her to make the move to Taranaki in 2013. She is passionate about the sport and loves that, even after many years of surfing, there are always new things to learn and challenges to overcome.
Dominika believes surfing is a real confidence booster, both in and out of the water. She particularly enjoys helping others through those first steps that she remembers so well. Having an instructor is a great way to build the foundations and basics of surfing in a safe and supportive environment.
When she’s not in the water, Dominika is a keen reader, gardener and nature lover. She also enjoys photography, dance and hiking when there are no waves.
