Llewellyn Whittaker

Llewellyn Whittaker Olympic, WSL Surf Coach, and former WQS Pro Tour Surfer from Mossel Bay, South Africa.

“Different role. Different chapter. Same passion. From athlete to coach. Full circle.” Full circle 🇿🇦There are moments ...
05/09/2026

“Different role. Different chapter. Same passion. From athlete to coach. Full circle.”

Full circle 🇿🇦
There are moments in life that make you stop and realise just how far the journey has taken you.
From representing South Africa as a young surfer chasing my own dreams, to spending the last 20 years coaching, travelling the world, working with athletes and teams from different countries — and now finding myself back here, coaching and representing my own country again.
I’m incredibly proud and honoured to wear the 🇿🇦 on my chest and to have the opportunity to give back to South African surfing and the next generation of young athletes.
Coaching has taken me all over the world and given me experiences I could never have imagined when I first started this journey. But there is something very special about standing on the beach, looking at our young surfers, seeing that flag and knowing exactly what it means to represent your country.
Different role. Different chapter. Same passion.
From athlete to coach.
Full circle. 🇿🇦❤️
Proud to be South African. Proud to represent. And very grateful for the opportunity.

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Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife ❤️You are an incredible woman. Thank you for all that you do for me and for our f...
13/08/2026

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife ❤️

You are an incredible woman. Thank you for all that you do for me and for our family.

Thank you for your love.
Thank you for your kindness.
Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for your forgiveness.
And most of all, thank you for you.

You make me feel safe and grounded, and I’m so grateful to be doing this thing called life with you.

You’re my friend, you’re my lover, and you’re my wife, and you’re fu***ng hot too 10/10 🔥❤️

Happy Anniversary, my love. ❤️



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So, so stoked to have won the Vic Bay Quad in memory of John Pfaff and to be part of the winning Eden Surfriders team. T...
15/06/2026

So, so stoked to have won the Vic Bay Quad in memory of John Pfaff and to be part of the winning Eden Surfriders team. The conditions were seriously tough, but this event reminded me of something important – how much I genuinely love competing. The camaraderie, the high fives, the thrills, the disappointments, the friendships, and everything that comes with putting on a jersey and sharing the experience with your teammates. Years ago I often competed in survival mode, chasing results and trying to make a living from the sport. These days it’s different. It’s driven by love, passion, and a deep appreciation for every moment I get to spend in the ocean. It’s given me a newfound love for surfing and competing. Most importantly, I’m incredibly grateful to my amazing wife for her unwavering love and support, and to my beautiful kids who always back me no matter what. Thank you, family. None of this means nearly as much without you in my corner. ❤️🏄‍♂️🏆

Swell of the decade 🌊I’ve dreamed about this wave for years, but it only breaks like this a few times a decade.The lefts...
31/05/2026

Swell of the decade 🌊

I’ve dreamed about this wave for years, but it only breaks like this a few times a decade.

The lefts were shutting down, showing just how much energy was in the swell. Wipe out and you’d get dragged straight into the impact zone.

My biggest mental block was pulling in. I finally committed, got the barrel, and that gave me the confidence to paddle into one of the biggest waves of the swell.

Then I proceeded to eat s**t 😂

No regrets. Progress starts where fear ends. 🤙🏼🔥

Newquay, Cornwall, you beauty! 🌊☀️You completely showed off this past week, delivering incredible weather and epic waves...
31/05/2026

Newquay, Cornwall, you beauty! 🌊☀️

You completely showed off this past week, delivering incredible weather and epic waves for our Block 3 High Performance Training Camp.

Great waves, great people, and great vibes. A huge week of progression, hard work, and plenty of smiles in the water.

A massive thank you to everyone involved for making it such a special week.

Watch this space… Block 4 is already brewing and it’s shaping up to be another exciting one. 👀🔥

Thanks, Newquay—we’ll be back! 🤙

ALMOST! This was seriously the swell of the decade. A handful of spots lit up, and this little corner reef that rarely w...
11/05/2026

ALMOST! This was seriously the swell of the decade. A handful of spots lit up, and this little corner reef that rarely works absolutely turned on. It was world-class, Hawaiian-like — some seriously psycho waves were had… and plenty not even ridden. Only a handful of guys got to experience it, and even fewer gave it a really solid crack. and and in my opinion were stand outs !

September 2018, Green Bush.8 years down the line and the love for surfing hasn’t faded — if anything, it’s grown stronge...
09/05/2026

September 2018, Green Bush.
8 years down the line and the love for surfing hasn’t faded — if anything, it’s grown stronger. Still pushing myself, still learning, still chasing that feeling every time I paddle out… and loving sharing the stoke along the way. 🌊🤙




That stage of the trip where I really start to miss home…It’s not always easy being away. It’s rough sometimes. But it’s...
18/04/2026

That stage of the trip where I really start to miss home…

It’s not always easy being away. It’s rough sometimes. But it’s worth everything. I do it for my wife and kids, for my people, for the life waiting back home.

So fkn grateful for my wife — her love and support carry me through all of this.

See you soon, bokkie ❤️
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Ireland has been special 🇮🇪A full range of conditions — 1–2ft beach breaks through to solid 6ft+ lefts — creating the pe...
09/04/2026

Ireland has been special 🇮🇪

A full range of conditions — 1–2ft beach breaks through to solid 6ft+ lefts — creating the perfect environment to learn, adapt, and perform.

The real highlight has been the individual progression.
Each surfer finding their own rhythm and improving in their own way.

Big thanks to the parents for trusting the process and supporting the journey.

Limited spots still available
High Performance Camp | April 16–17

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Week 1 done and dusted here in Ireland 🇮🇪🌊What an incredible 4 days. The waves were absolutely pumping, and the variety ...
09/04/2026

Week 1 done and dusted here in Ireland 🇮🇪🌊

What an incredible 4 days. The waves were absolutely pumping, and the variety of conditions gave us the perfect platform to work across all areas of the kids’ surfing.

We focused on testing their capabilities, pushing comfort zones, and building confidence in different scenarios — exactly where real progression happens.

Good waves, great energy, and some amazing improvements from everyone who took part across both training camps.

Proud of this crew 🤙🔥

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Mossel Bay
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