Tiaghe Craine Surf Instructor

Tiaghe Craine

Growing up an East Hampton local, Tiaghe was a standout as a competitive swimmer in his younger years. As a result, it is no surprise Tiaghe evolved into an exceptional waterman and surfer. He has a knack for working with younger surfers who may be a bit nervous. He is extremely patient and encouraging, which enables people to embrace surfing at their own pace. Tiaghe is a licensed FDNY EMT, and is CPR and First Aid certified.

D I G S

Where do you live?
East Hampton

Pets
Ghost aka Baby Goat

Favorite restaurant
The Dock 

Favorite place to kick back
Anywhere as long as we’re with the crew

Minimalist or Maximalist
Minimalist 

Hotel
Missing

Dream dinner party guests
Bob Dylan, Tom Segura

Most used kitchen gadget
Grill

What do you collect?
Nothing, I don’t like clutter

Downtime
Anything, always up for something new

Winter
Travel


B A G O F T R I C K S

Sign
N/A

Workout
Anything to get the body moving. Just get out and do something 

Do you meditate?
I feel like it when I’m in the water. It’s unintentional, but it’s the best place to clear your head. All the problems seem to disappear

Experts in your corner
My Circle

Morning rituals
Coffee, breakfast, beach when I’m not working

Evening rituals
Cocktails and cooking dinner

Extrovert or Introvert
Extrovert

Stress management techniques
Surfing

Get out of jail call
Anyone of the boys


L I G H T M Y F I R E

I like nice things and traveling to cool places. 

Who or what inspires you?
The men and women who serve our country day in and day out

Pro Surfer
Mason

Fishing
It’s all good

Quote
“All I can do is be me, whoever that is” -Bob Dylan

Crush
I see pretty girls everywhere I go

Beach
Dahjetty

Favorite place in the world?
God’s country (home)

Travel
Anywhere

Hobbies
Surf, golf

Films
Big daddy

Favorite albums
Moment of truth - gang starr

Podcasts
Going deep with Chad and It 

Who would you want to be for a day?
FDR

Inner age
25

Song in your head at the moment
The Weight by Band


P A N T R Y

Favorite Coffee
Cafe Bustle

What’s always in your fridge
Seltzer

Go-to friends dinner party recipe
Chicken Parm

Favorite snack
Fruit

Favorite drink
Seltzer

Where do you grocery shop
Stop and Shop

Breakfast
2 eggs, avocado, pickled onions on toast


T H R E A D S / G E A R

Surf

Summer

3”2 Quicksilver

Fall
4”3 Quicksilver w 3mm boots

Winter

5”4 Quicksilver w 5mm boots & gloves

Surfboards
5’8” Lost

Spearfishing

Whatever my friends lend me

Snow
Hand me downs  

Sneakers
Vans

Sunglasses
Smiths

Shop
Local

Swimwear
Board shorts

Car
Anything but a Cummins

“Pat is an incredible coach. He has patience, passion and overall is an amazing person to surf with and learn from. He knows surfing inside and out, and everything I have learned is all from him. Pat is an incredible person to work with whether you’ve never even touched a surfboard before or if you’re someone who knows the basics and is looking for some more tips and tricks! Overall, Pat is a 10/10 guy to work with. He is an incredible teacher and always fun to talk to whenever waiting for the next set in the water”.

— Ellis, 17 years old