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Africa Surf International: Surfing Sierra Leone
Surfing Sierra Leone 2012 - Present
Africa Surf International (ASI) began as a modest initiative—a surf camp for amputees on Sierra Leone’s Bureh Beach in 2014. What started as a grassroots effort to bring healing and joy through surfing has since evolved into a dynamic platform that nurtures local talent and elevates African surfers to the global stage, including Olympic-level competition.
Bureh Beach, now recognized as Sierra Leone’s surf capital, is home to the country’s first surf club, established in 2012. The club has been instrumental in transforming the local community, with approximately 90% of the youth now engaged in surfing activities. This vibrant surf culture has fostered athletic development and spurred economic growth through tourism and related enterprises.
Building on this foundation, ASI is developing a dedicated surf academy at Bureh Beach to provide structured training and resources for aspiring surfers across West Africa.
This academy represents a significant step in ASI’s mission to empower communities through surfing, blending athletic excellence with cultural exchange and community development.
Through initiatives like Black Girls Surf and Inkwell Surf, ASI continues to champion inclusivity and representation in the surfing world, ensuring that the sport serves as a conduit for positive change and empowerment across the African continent and its diaspora.
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Opportunities At ASI
Staff Positions
Staff Positions
Staff Positions
We’re building a united wave of change—and we’re looking for passionate surf instructors to join us. Our team is made up of experienced surfers from across Africa and the diaspora, with each instructor playing a vital role in helping new surf communities grow. As part of our cultural exchange model, you’ll not only teach water skills but
We’re building a united wave of change—and we’re looking for passionate surf instructors to join us. Our team is made up of experienced surfers from across Africa and the diaspora, with each instructor playing a vital role in helping new surf communities grow. As part of our cultural exchange model, you’ll not only teach water skills but also share knowledge, support local instructors, and help establish sustainable surf programs in developing regions. If you’re committed to mentorship, community, and the transformative power of surfing, we’d love to have you ride this wave with us.
Board Member
Staff Positions
Staff Positions
We’re seeking visionary leaders to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of surf culture across Africa and the diaspora. Our board is a collective of changemakers—athletes, advocates, and professionals—who believe in the power of surfing as a tool for empowerment, education, and cultural exchange. Members from more establi
We’re seeking visionary leaders to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of surf culture across Africa and the diaspora. Our board is a collective of changemakers—athletes, advocates, and professionals—who believe in the power of surfing as a tool for empowerment, education, and cultural exchange. Members from more established regions work alongside those in emerging communities, sharing resources, strategy, and support to build sustainable, inclusive surf ecosystems. If you’re passionate about equity, community development, and the global impact of the ocean, we invite you to bring your voice to the table and ride this wave with us.
Volunteer
Staff Positions
Volunteer
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join our mission of empowering surfers and building community across Africa and the diaspora. Whether you’re in the water or behind the scenes, your time and energy help us create inclusive spaces where surfing, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship thrive. Volunteers play a vital role
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join our mission of empowering surfers and building community across Africa and the diaspora. Whether you’re in the water or behind the scenes, your time and energy help us create inclusive spaces where surfing, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship thrive. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting local events, mentoring young surfers, and spreading awareness about ocean conservation. If you love the ocean, believe in the power of community, and want to make a lasting impact, we’d be honored to have you on our team.
