Sharing Waves
Turning the ocean into a classroom for coastal youth in El Salvador.
A Decade of Waves & Lives Changed
Turning the ocean into a holistic classroom for coastal youth.
Bryan Pérez, the program’s first great international success story.
Trained, bilingual surf instructors leading coastal tourism.
Young surfers currently in intensive high-performance training.
Shaping Complete Professionals
Beyond riding waves, Sharing Waves develops certified, bilingual individuals equipped to lead their families and communities into thriving futures.
Camps for Children
Introducing coastal boys and girls to ocean safety, board fundamentals, and the joy of wave-riding in an encouraging, safe environment that builds foundational self-worth.
Instructor & English Training
Professional surf coaching certifications coupled with conversational and hospitality English, allowing local youth to secure well-paying careers in El Salvador’s Surf City tourism zone.
Athlete Development
Olympic-caliber coaching from Marcelo Castellanos, integrating physical biomechanics, breathwork, competitive psychology, and global contest preparation.
Holistic Awareness
Instilling deep respect for nature, environmental beach cleanups, personal responsibility, and ethical leadership that ripple outward across the entire coast.
From Coastal Waves to the Olympic Stage
Olympian Bryan Pérez is Sharing Waves’ first great international success story. Growing up on the point breaks of La Libertad, Bryan was mentored by Marcelo Castellanos through holistic training that developed his character alongside his aerial and rail game.
Today, Bryan represents El Salvador on the world’s biggest athletic stage, demonstrating to every young boy and girl along the coast that with dedication, mentorship, and opportunity, their horizon is limitless.
Support Sharing Waves
Your contribution funds surf equipment, competition travel, English courses, coaching certifications, and daily nutrition for coastal youth in El Salvador.
