It all starts from becoming a Windsurfing Instructor – Ollie Scott

The manager of Club Vass took some time to explain the benefits of becoming a windsurfing Instructor. Ollie Scott gave us an incite into his lifestyle and why he has agreed to be a Watersports Nomad Ambassador.

Name: Oliver Scott

Cover photo credit ©douw steyn

Nickname: Ollie/ Scotty

Current Job Title: Club Manager

Current Location: Vassiliki

Sponsors: Club Vass, Carve Machine Boards, Boardwise Windsurfing.

Qualifications: RYA Senior Instructor, RYA Advanced Plus Windsurf Instructor, RYA PB2, RYA First Aid.

What made you want to be a seasonaire in the first place?

Just fell into it after doing my RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor Course

What skills has working in the seasonal industry given you?

Communication skills, team leading, organisation

3 Life lessons you have learnt from being a seasonaire:

Punctuality, Teamwork, Wear sunscreen

What’s special about Vassiliki?

There really is something for everyone!

Why did you agree to be a WATERSPORTS NOMAD Ambassador?

I believe in the great coaching from Watersports Nomad so happy to represent them. They really can take you from Zero to Hero. The location is pretty good too!

Best place you have done a season?

Margarita or Vassiliki

Why do you continue to do seasons?

Best Job in the world, my office is a beach!

Best thing about being a seasonaire?

Lifestyle, freedom and travel

What would you say to anyone thinking of training to be an instructor?

Work hard, the rewards are huge at all levels of coaching. Take the chance to interact and network with people from all walks of life.

Most random thing you have done as part of your job as a Water sports instructor.

Spent the night in jail for having the music to loud at the Club Vass End of Week Fancy Dress BBQ!

Club Vass Oscars, Brokeback Mountain – (it’s on YouTube)

Favourite location you have travelled to: Nicaragua and Costa Rica

Who inspires you in the seasonal industry?

Ben Harrison, Simon Hurray

The thing people don’t know about being a seasonaire before you get into it?

You will make friends for life and have unique experiences that money cant buy!

What do your friends from School think about what you do?

Jealous is the word!

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Amber Gibb

11:55 22 Jan 23

I whole heartedly recommend the windsurf instructor course and absolutely loved my time in Vasiliki. The instructors were really focused on getting our windsurfing up to scratch. I not only went from quite a beginner windsurfer to intermediate going advanced, i also gained my power boat qualification which opened up a whole new world of opportunity. We were definitely taught by the best ! Vass is a social hub full of talented people who all have similar interests and are always keen to help each other. we all gained new life long friends and useful connections in the industry. On the couse, you get 1 day off a week in which we would explore the beautiful island and all its gorgeous sights. 6 weeks of my life that i shall never forget and cherish always!

Noushka Summerfield

09:50 06 Nov 22

Had an incredible time on the fast track windsurfing course! I had so much fun on and off the water. The instructors were great with helping me improve both my windsurfing and teaching skills, and the dinners and themed nights out were so fun and I met some great people! Would recommend this beautiful place!

Mia Geddes

20:00 31 Oct 22

Probably the best summer of my life!! Coaches are lovely and scenery is beautiful. I did the fast track windsurfing instructor course as well as work experience after. Not only did my windsurfing improve, but also my confidence in speaking amongst strangers and various other soft skills. 10/10 would recommend :))

Jack Middleton

13:01 26 Oct 22

Absolutely loved my time here. Perfect weather, brilliant accommodation, and everyone was so welcoming. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a good time out in Vass, especially watersports enthusiasts.

Abi McCarthy

12:26 26 Oct 22

A great holistic program for watersports instructor training and experiencing Greece - with everything provided from fancy group dinners, nights out, theme parties, and early morning fitness, you get to see everything from sunrise to sunset! In terms of watersports, you have 24/7 access to the kit and so can advance in the sport quickly and easily become the best instructor you can be! They will also set you up with work experience after your training so that you can dive head first into the industry - just an example of how helpful they are throughout the whole course.