Nancy in Fiji


Nancy jammin' at
Honolua Bay


Nancy Emerson


Maui's First Lady of Surfing

Nancy Emerson, international professional surfing champion, is the originator of the world famous "Learn to Surf in One Lesson" technique. She is a true professional who has placed within the top 10 of every surfing competition she has entered. Nancy has been featured on ESPN, ABC's Wide World of Sports, NBC with Maria Shriver, Sports World, Eye on LA, American Adventure and Kevin Costner's Waterworld. She has also acted as a stunt double for TV's New Gidget Show. But mostly, she loves to teach and is an experienced surfer who can give you the knowledge and confidence to enjoy the real surfing experience!

Commitment to the vision of bringing surfing within the reach of anyone who has the desire has earned her the respect of international legendary surf champions.

"If there's anything you want to know about the art of surfboard riding Maui's first lady of surfing, Nancy Emerson, will certainly have the answer."
- Gerry Lopez, 3 year Pipeline Masters Champion

"Mahalo Nancy for teaching me the techniques of surfing."
- Sunny Garcia, 2000 ASP World Champion and 5 time Hawaii Triple Crown Champion

Nancy's reputation as the best has given her the opportunity to teach surfing to many of the world's celebrities. This list includes such well known personalities as: Sunny Garcia (Hawaii Surfing Champion), Jackie Stewart (Indianapolis 500 winner), Beau Bridges (Actor, Director, Producer), Richard Chamberlain, Elizabeth Lindsley, Stephanie Reynolds, Nia Peeples, Keifer Sutherland, Kathy Lee and Frank Gifford's son Cody, and Maria Shriver just to name a few.

Top: Nancy @ Wilkes Pass in Fiji
Bottom: Nancy at home break Honolua Bay
Nancy's Dog
'Apache' rippin' it up!
"Nancy Dancin" Song writer Jim Trombella flew to Maui for a 5 day private clinic & wrote about how the experience moved him.

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