Professional Surfer, Tony Silvagni, is the proud owner of the Tony Silvagni Surf School.Tony has been devotedly competing worldwide for over thirteen years. His most recent accomplishments include qualifying for the 2010 World Longboard Tour, ranking one of the top 32 longboarders in the world. Tony has qualified for the world tour for the second consecutive year through the ASP North America (Association of Surfing Professional) ratings. In 2009 he placed 24th overall in the world, and won the individual bronze medal at the ISA World Games in Costa Rica. Tony helped bring home the gold with the USA Surf Team which hadn’t been accomplished in thirteen years. Tony was also ranked fourth overall on the ASP North America ratings in 2009 and second overall in 2008. His combination of professional surfing and passion for the sport led to a natural decision to begin sharing his joy of surfing with others. Tony has been a professional surf coach for 5 years and has been instructing others in surf technique and ocean safety since 2005.

Tony moved to Kure Beach, NC with his family in 1993. He has enjoyed surfing the waves of the Southeast USA ever since. Tony’s professional surfing career has taken him all over the world and back. Most recently, Tony has been to both the Maldives and Japan to compete in the Longboard World Championship. Also in 2009, Tony attended the Noosa Surfing Festival in Australia, two ASP South America Surfing events in Brazil, and the ISA World Games in Costa Rica. Tony also frequently travels to California to compete in the ASP North America surfing events. On several occasions, Tony spends time in Hawaii surfing the famous breaks of Haleiwa, Chuns, Diamond Head, & Ala Moana Bowls. During his most recent extended stay in Hawaii,Tony taught surf lessons to President Obama’s Secret Service agents.

When Tony is back home he enjoys extending his love and knowledge of surfing at his home breaks around North Carolina. He has organized and successfully coordinated four charity surf contests in Carolina Beach, NC to bring awareness and fundraising for Lyme Disease. Tony has always strived to serve as a good role model and positive example to those around him. His infectious energy and positive personality make him an exceptional advocate for the sport of surfing. Tony is available for all boys surf clinics, private lessons, group lessons, Surf Camps, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Advanced Surf Coaching & Birthday Parties.

Tony Silvagni Surf School will be doing surf lessons for one hour throughout the first day of the contest, May 8th, for donations to the foundation. Be sure to sign up on the beach that Saturday morning!

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