It all started when…
Born and bred from Long Beach, NY, Will Skudin is a professional big wave surfer, currently competing on the WSL Big Wave World Tour. Will is a third-generation surfer and along with his brother, Cliff, is the co-founder of Skudin Surf and Surf for All, a nonprofit organization. Will was ranked #8 in the world on the WSL Big Wave World Tour in 2017.
Resume, Acknowlegments, and Certifications
Ranked #8 in 2017 on the WSL Big Wave World Tour
Vice President of Skudin Surf
Co-Founder of NYSEA Collective
Co-Founder of Surf For All (non-profit organization)
Founder and producer of “NY Surf Week”
2013 “Surfer of the Year” and “Cover of the Year” by Eastern Surf Magazine
2014 Oregon Big Wave World Tour event finalist
Multiple entries in the Billabong XXL awards
Ranked 16th in the Big Wave World Tour 2011,2012,2013
Produced and directed a number of surf films. Titles include: Headfirst and Empire Now
Content Manager for NYSEA.com
NYSEA.com “Web Company of the Year 2013” by ESM
Directed and assisted in international commercials
Creator of The “Yo Shot Challenge” online photo contest
Creative Brand Strategy Consultant
Surf Team Manager—Zoo York 2006-2009
Jet ski water patrol for NY ASP Pro/other independent water patrol jobs
Big wave world tour live webcast guest commentator at multiple venues
Related Work Experience:
Long Beach Lifeguard – August 2007 – present (Long Beach, NY)
Long Beach competition lifeguard team (2001-2003)
USLA Lifeguard Nationals Competitor
WSL quicksilver pro jet ski water safety
Skudin Surf Inc. – August 2007 – Present (Long Beach, NY)
Managed & operated surf camps, lessons, large groups, & corporate outings
Payroll & staffing of over 100 employees
Manages local surf contest King and Queen of the Beach
Volunteer with local LBHS Surf Club
NYSEA Productions Inc.- August 2007, – Present- Long Beach, NY
Duties included:- Production Management
– Movies, Videos & Commercials / Edit, Produce & Shoot
– Creative strategist
– Director of NY Surf Week
– Social Media Management
Surfing Awards and Accomplishments:
2018/ 2019 Big Wave world tour contender
2017 / 2018 – Qualified for the Word Surf League Big Wave Tour
2017 Finished 8th in the world on the Big Wave World Tour from an alternate spot
2017 Peahi “Jaws” Challenge finalist – Big Wave World Tour
2016 Puerto Escondido Challenge finalist – Big Wave World Tour
2015/ 2016 – XXL Awards Overall Performance Nomination
2015/ 2016 multiple XXL ride of the year entries
2014 Oregon Big Wave World Tour event finalist as an alternate
2013 East Coast “Surfer of the Year” by Eastern Surf Magazine
2012/2013/2014 finished 16th – Big Wave World Tour as an alternate
Community Involvement:
Surf For All Corp., – August 2007 – Present – Long Beach, NY
Registered IRS 501e3
Co-founder – President
Volunteer Special needs surf outings
Manage and direct outings that teach thousands of children annually
Skudin Surf Inc. – October 2008 – Present – Long Beach, NY
Charitable donations and support of the City of Long Beach Community
Sponsorship of Long Beach rec center, Long Beach PBA, Summer fireworks, City of Long Beach Fall Festival
Charitable donations & support to multiple local fundraisers and community centers
Magnolia Park Rebuild – October 2012 – April 2013 – Long Beach, NY
Surf for All – names the charitable organization along with Kaboom and Jet blue
Community Leader as co-founder of non profit organization Surf for All
NY Beach Relief Fund – January 2013 – Long Beach, NY
Hurricane Sandy relief fund
Raised over $100,000 – Community Grants
Certifications And Insurance:
2016 /17 Certificate of Merit Senator Todd Kaminski
2016 Citation Town of Hempstead
2016 Citation City of Long Beach
2015 Office of the Executive Nassau County
2015 Citation NYS Assemblyman Todd Kaminski
NSSIA 2014 Certified Surfing Instructor & NSSIA 2014 Nationally Accredited Surf School
Lifeguard Red Cross
Red Cross CPR/FIRST AID/AED
Certificate Of liability insurance Workman’s Comp
Disability
Personal Awards And Citations:
2016 Citation office of the executive Ed Mangano
2016 Office of the Comptroller Nassau County
2014 Citizens choice Award
2014 Proclamation Senator Dean Skelos
2009 City of Long Beach Certificate of Recognition—Surf Week: Volunteer surf outings
2014 Citation Town of Hempstead
2014 New York State Assembly
2007 Harvey Weisenberg Surf Pal’s Autistic Children
2014 Long Beach Martin Luther King Award “On the ground Sand Relief Service Award”
2013 Letter from President Obama – Service to Community
2013 LBWW Certificate of recognition
2012 State Senate of NY Honoree – Dean G. Skelos 6695