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A smiling man wearing a red wetsuit with black sleeves standing in shallow water near a beach with rocks and greenery in the background.

Meet Henry - Founder & Head Coach

Originally from the UK, Henry has surfed for over 15 years across Portugal, South Africa, the Philippines, and more. A Torquay local for the past five years, he knows the Surf Coast like the back of his hand.

A Loughborough University graduate and former gold-medal snowboarder, Henry spent 10 years as an engineer and 6 as a lifeguard before returning to his true passion—surfing. After losing his dad, the ocean became his anchor and Dawn Surf Co. was born: a fresh start and a chance to help others find their rhythm in the water.

When he’s not surfing, you’ll find him at the local café or winning the pub quiz.