James Donnelly
Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, James discovered surfing on a camping trip at St. Augustine Beach. With over 25 years volunteering for Make-A-Wish, James has helped grant children’s wishes to surf and taught others to ride waves for nearly as long. “I love seeing people’s joy when they realize how much fun surfing can be,” he says.
Known for his friendly, outgoing nature, James is happiest when in the water. Fluent in Japanese from two years of language study, he enjoys connecting with students from diverse backgrounds.
Ohana Surf Story
Ohana means Family, and at the Ohana Surf Project, we pride ourselves on our family-oriented approach. Whether you’re a first-time surfer, a return customer or one of our professional surfing coaches and guides, the Ohana Surf Project aims to improve the lives of those we care about and those who come to us for care – Just Like Family.
Why Choose UsOur Surf Instructors
We provide an organized, professional, high quality lesson, our instructors extensive experience and our customer service focus makes us the leader in our area, discounts for locals,