About us
Silver Coast was founded in 2010 and since that time the objective of the surf school has never changed. The cornerstone of our philosophy is to provide the best quality of the surf lessons powered by truly professional surf instructors and up to date gear.
We are specifically focused on doing our best for you to receive the happiest experience of learning process. We like to be different in details starting from the small but very important things as washing the wetsuit with an eco labeled product before giving it to you and finishing separating the group by sub levels and choosing the best surf spot for the moment to go.
We are very proud of our reputation and our goal is to have you back in our school again and again till you reach the point of confidence based on your raised surf skills that will allow you to go by your own.
Meet the staff
Gonçalo Caldeira
Gonçalo is the head coach and the manager of the Silver Coast. He realized that surfing is his biggest passion here, in Peniche, when he was 18 and he never stopped searching for perfect waves ever since. In 2006, he became a professional surf coach certified by the Portuguese Surfing Federation.
He welcomes all students: who never surfed before, beginners and those who want to improve their technique. His mission is to give every student a once-in-a-lifetime surf experience.
Paulo César
Paulo is all about surfing, living and breathing the sport. He loves discussing important topics like rip currents and then cracking a joke to lighten the mood. He's won state and national sailing and windsurfing titles, surfs almost every day, and has been an exceptional professional surf instructor since 2011.
Paulo is our best in making you laugh and catch the waves of your life. Very patient and methodical, Paulo loves it when you ace your best wipeouts. He is always in an amazing mood and makes sure everyone has an epic experience while surfing.
Kévin Gregório
Kévin is amazed by the power of the ocean, specially by the incredible waves of his hometown, Peniche. Even though he spent most of his life in France, he always knew this was his place to be.
He came back to stay in 2022, with a clear goal: improve his surfing skills and finally be able to share his passion with you!
For Kévin, surfing is all about connection, respect and fun... lots of fun! He won't only help you to catch great waves, he will make sure you leave every session with a huge smile on your face. He’s already stoked to see you surf your next wave!
Maryna Klymenko
Maryna fell in love with surfing right here in Silver Coast back in October 2013, and she has been hooked ever since. The best advice she ever received was "Don't let go of your board", and she's lived by those words ever since. With her expertise and encouraging spirit, Maryna feels most at home analyzing wave conditions atop the cliffs or catching waves in her beloved pink wetsuit. One of Maryna's favorite things about teaching is introducing new students to surfing and watching them fall in love with the sport. She exudes enthusiasm and energy, and we're still trying to figure out where she gets it all. If we ever do discover her secret, we might just bottle it and sell it for a fortune! We are also pleased to announce that on the 7th of May 2023, Maryna became the Ukrainian women's surfing champion!