Matt Crowhurst has been one of the UK and Europe’s professional coaches for more than 25 years (since he was just 15 years old!). Matt is a former pro rider and a multiple National and European title holder. He has a passion and enthusiasm for being on the water and getting others out on the water too, having the time of their lives while pushing their water time in whatever direction they want to take it is what he lives for. Whether it’s boarding, tearing it up on a wake surfer or kicking out some big turns and spray on skis, beginner to pro, Matt is the guy that will ensure the smile stays stuck to your face however you’re taking to the water.
Matt is one of British Water Ski & Wakeboard’s most highly qualified coaches, having led the development of their coaching programme for all things wake-related for over 10 years.
He has also worked closely with Neilson over the past decade training our wake, surf & ski teams. We’re excited to team up with Matt once again for the coming summer so you can benefit from his coaching skills at our 2025 Neilson Wake/Surf/Ski Camps.
What Matt has always ensured in his 25 years and more of coaching - and what he has instilled in the Neilson team - is that putting together the baby steps and building blocks is the best way to ensure that any water time and progression is safe at every step and above all else, fun as can be.
Matt will be on hand all week to jump in and out of the Nautique ski boats for as many of you as he can - whether you’re boarding, surfing or waterskiing, no matter your level. You can book the premium packages to guarantee some time with him throughout the week or grab your included tow and he’ll hook up with you. Come and hang out with Matt and the team as they dish out the knowledge all week, on and off the water.
Useful links: Instagram | YouTube | Wake & Surf Tutorial series
Whether you’re just excited to get up on a board or skis for the first time, cross the wakes, get some air, lock in that first grab, spin or flip, or maybe just some general progression of any sort, Matt and the team will tailor your weeks' water time to you.
If you have some water time under your belt and are keen on proper progression, Matt can help create bespoke session plans for you so that he and the team can safely guide you through step-by-step, day-by-day during your week with us in Alana. This guidance will not only include being there for you on the water but also lots of dry land simulations and training, some dry land video analysis time with any footage you capture of each other on the water and guiding you through the awesome library of tutorial videos we put together with Matt a few years ago.
For those booking premium tows and wake packages, you’ll get to ride and surf behind the unparalleled Super Air Nautique GS20 for the perfect pull and wake whether you’re boarding or wakesurfing. To help the progression further and get the absolute most out of your water time, Matt will have on hand his incredible Bb Talkin coaching intercom system to give you constant contact with him while on the water making the learning process even quicker.
Check out the links below where you'll find out a little more about Matt and his incredible life in the world of watersports, as well as get to grips with some learning well ahead of the season and your trip to Alana, with our Matt Crowhurst Wake & Surf Tutorial series.
The Matt Crowhurst Wake, Surf, Ski Camp will be taking place at Alana Beach Club in Croatia, from 10 June 2025. The price of a holiday at Alana Beach Club includes flights, transfers, accommodation, club board meals, kids' clubs for all ages and a huge range of activities. We include 2 water ski or wakeboard tows in the cost of your holiday. If you want to do more, you can pay a little extra for the premium package.
Meanwhile, check out the awesome tutorial series Matt created for us for a taste of what to expect. The tutorials will also help to push your riding on, even before you join us on a wake, surf and ski camp.
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