About Dimitri

I’m Dimitri Papavassiliou, the founder and head instructor at Malibu Surfing School.

I started surfing at the age of 3 years old and have been sharing my passion for surfing with students of all ages and skill levels for over 15 years. All the while, improving their performance and mastering the waves.

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Growing up in Malibu, I began competing in NSSA surf contests and was a member of the Malibu High School surf team. My dream has always been to continue pursuing competitive surfing, while also teaching and coaching the next generation of surfers.

In 2019, I traveled to Greece, where I discovered some incredible surf spots in Crete and the Western Peloponnese. This journey sparked my interest in representing Greece in international competitions, and I was thrilled to be selected to join the Greek National Surf Team. In 2020, I competed in the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador, fulfilling a long-time goal and proudly representing my heritage.

Through Malibu Surfing School, I’m excited to share my experience, love for surfing, and the lessons I’ve learned over the years, helping others build confidence in the water and enjoy the sport I hold so dear.