A Circle of Friends. A Lifelong Journey.
People often ask me, “Why Lewis Brother Surf? Did you start it with your brothers?”
My name is Dexter Lewis, and I founded Lewis Brother Surf School. But the meaning behind the name began long before the school—with a group of childhood friends, one shared surfboard, and the excitement of discovering the ocean together.
Growing up in Puerto Viejo, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, we started surfing when we were around eight to ten years old. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, surfboards were difficult to come by. One of our friends, a talented surfer who was working toward becoming a professional, had two boards. He kept one for himself and let the rest of us share the other.
Imagine four to six kids waiting for their turn on a single surfboard. For us, that board held a whole world of possibilities.
Of course, sharing wasn’t always easy. Sometimes, whoever had the board was having too much fun to come back. Someone would swim out to ask for a turn, while the rest waited on the beach, hoping excitement—or eventually hunger—would bring our friend back to shore.
We didn’t have much equipment, but we had the desire to learn. We fell, tried again, watched each other, and celebrated the waves we caught. Without realizing it, we were building friendships that would stay with us long after those first rides.
The ocean became part of how we understood life. Some days called for patience. Others asked for courage. Progress came through showing up, paying attention, and being willing to begin again.
Over the years, surfing led me into competition and teaching. Eventually, I founded Lewis Brother Surf School to share the experience that had shaped so much of my life.
Those childhood friends are still part of my story. We still surf together. Some have their own surf schools, and when we need support, we help each other. That is the brotherhood behind the name: friends who grew up sharing waves and continue to support one another through surfing.
Today, that same spirit guides the way I teach. I want people to feel welcome, understand the ocean, and find the confidence to try something unfamiliar. Whether you are catching your first wave or developing your skills, my goal is to help you leave with progress you can feel—and the desire to keep learning.
When you join us, you become part of a story that began with a few kids sharing one board on the Caribbean coast.
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Let’s surf together.
Dexter Lewis
Founder & Head Instructor, Lewis Brother Surf School
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
