Tasha Mentasti Email & Phone Number

South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

South Africa

• 2020 Para Surf Team Coach - ISA World Para Surfing Champs• Voice over artist for surf specific 26-minute video highlights aired on DSTV Supersport.• Various radio features to talk all things surf.• Official female surf commentator - 2019 WSL Africa events• Event Director - 2016 & 2017 South African Adaptive Surfing Champs - Muizenberg, CT.• Team SA - Adaptive Surf Team Coach 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 (ISA World Adaptive Surfing Champs)• Stand-alone female WSL beach… Show more • 2020 Para Surf Team Coach - ISA World Para Surfing Champs• Voice over artist for surf specific 26-minute video highlights aired on DSTV Supersport.• Various radio features to talk all things surf.• Official female surf commentator - 2019 WSL Africa events• Event Director - 2016 & 2017 South African Adaptive Surfing Champs - Muizenberg, CT.• Team SA - Adaptive Surf Team Coach 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 (ISA World Adaptive Surfing Champs)• Stand-alone female WSL beach commentator - 2015 & 2016 Hurley Pro / Swatch Women’s’ Pro held at Lowers, San Clemente, California. Commentated on both Men’s & Women’s heats. Shared the mic alongside Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, Shaun Tomson & Dave Stanfield.• Event Coordinator & WSL Liaison - WSL JBay Open (2014-2016). Responsible for all logistics & admin pertaining to accom, travel (inter & local), catering of event staff (+/- 200 people) and personally dealing with sponsors, athletes and suppliers pre, during & post event. Managed various budgets of the multi million Rand event.• Contest Director - WSL QS1000 VANS Surf Pro Classic, Lamberts Bay, Cape Town (2016-2018)• Head Volunteer Coordinator - 2015 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championships held in La Jolla, California, USA. Logistical & safety management regarding the +100 volunteers who helped out internationally disabled athletes who took part in the historical event. • Official beach commentator at historical 50th edition of SA Surfing Champs, Richards Bay, KZN from 2-9 August 2015.• Facilitator & dedicated technical coach for the inaugural Billabong SA High Performance Surf Camp held in East London (23-31 May 2015) – this entailed Billabong HPC daily planning, logistics, video analysis and daily one hour presentations on various topics of professional surfing.• Private contractor to SSA (Surfing South Africa) capacity as Event Co-coordinator, Commentator, Contest Director, Judge or Tabulator.• TV appearances both live & pre-recorded for Billabong SA, RVCA and SABC. Show less

South Africa

Tasha Mentasti was born on the East Coast of South Africa in the surf city of Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Having fun on the beach and in the ocean was a daily ritual thanks to the warm Indian Ocean being on her doorstep. Surfing came naturally to the sporty kid and thanks to her dad’s influence she made surfing her career and sport of choice.That was many moons ago, fast forward a little bit and you will now find Tasha Mentasti exploring this beautiful planet, spreading the stoke of surfing… Show more Tasha Mentasti was born on the East Coast of South Africa in the surf city of Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Having fun on the beach and in the ocean was a daily ritual thanks to the warm Indian Ocean being on her doorstep. Surfing came naturally to the sporty kid and thanks to her dad’s influence she made surfing her career and sport of choice.That was many moons ago, fast forward a little bit and you will now find Tasha Mentasti exploring this beautiful planet, spreading the stoke of surfing and educating coastal communities about safe surfing practices, working with various surf schools to get their surf coaches internationally accredited and helping to create sustainable surfing projects and events.Tasha is currently based in the beautiful city of Cape Town offering specialised guided surf tours (beginner to advanced) as well as working with the Adaptive Surfing (disabled) community to help people ‘Find Their Stoke’ using the ocean as a therapeutic tool to create a positive experience. Show less

South Africa

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

I co-founded Surf X with the vision of incorporating the therapeutic aspects of surfing by utilising the Surf Lakes technology to create a new generation inland surf and leisure destination which produces ocean like waves with access for millions of people. This is an exciting development that boosts local business, tourism and brings hundreds of jobs and opportunities.Surfing is for everyone; this park will provide authentic surf experiences that are fun, safe and accessible for all… Show more I co-founded Surf X with the vision of incorporating the therapeutic aspects of surfing by utilising the Surf Lakes technology to create a new generation inland surf and leisure destination which produces ocean like waves with access for millions of people. This is an exciting development that boosts local business, tourism and brings hundreds of jobs and opportunities.Surfing is for everyone; this park will provide authentic surf experiences that are fun, safe and accessible for all ages and abilities. Being able to bring a little slice of the ocean to the Midlands will help deliver a positive social impact and boost mental and physical wellbeing for both the community and visitors in the area. New breakthroughs in wave-generating technology and the demand for the attractive beach lifestyle make this facility even more exciting when surfing hits the Olympics in 2020. More places to learn, train, compete, get inspired and enjoy perfect waves year-round. www.surfx.co.uk Show less

South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Key account manager for the sport of surfing at Accelerate Sport.Event Director for the successful City Surf Series (CSS).Worked directly with both the amateur and professional bodies of the sport in South Africa, in order to host internationally sanctioned surfing events along the coastline of South Africa.All CSS events included a development program and learn to surf day as well as being committed to a greener event space by utilizing local suppliers who had to adhere to… Show more Key account manager for the sport of surfing at Accelerate Sport.Event Director for the successful City Surf Series (CSS).Worked directly with both the amateur and professional bodies of the sport in South Africa, in order to host internationally sanctioned surfing events along the coastline of South Africa.All CSS events included a development program and learn to surf day as well as being committed to a greener event space by utilizing local suppliers who had to adhere to environmentally-friendly event guidelines.GM - Surfing South Africa (SSA)Regional Manager - World Surf League (WSL) Africa Show less

Cape Town, South Africa

• National Office Manager at ASP Africa. • Personal Assistant to ASP Africa Operations Manager – Mr Colin Fitch.• Responsible for all daily office administration, communication, various budget controls as well as managing online entry for all ASP Africa members into various ASP International surfing events throughout the year and across the globe.• Direct communication between all ASP International regional office managers/manageress across the globe as well as daily… Show more • National Office Manager at ASP Africa. • Personal Assistant to ASP Africa Operations Manager – Mr Colin Fitch.• Responsible for all daily office administration, communication, various budget controls as well as managing online entry for all ASP Africa members into various ASP International surfing events throughout the year and across the globe.• Direct communication between all ASP International regional office managers/manageress across the globe as well as daily communication with ASP International Head Office in Australia in order to pass on valuable information in regards to various ASP events, news and information.• National event and project coordination for all ASP Africa international surfing events taking place on South African shores – I have worked on ALL ASP Africa events throughout my term in office.• Commentated at 2013 Mr Price Pro as official beach commentator for the duration of the 10 day event.• Co-ordination and recruitment of judges, officials and staff for all ASP Africa events.• Basic management of ASP Africa books – working directly alongside ASP Africa Finance Manager on a daily basis.• Social media and marketing performed on a daily basis (which includes news & maintenance updates) on the official ASP Africa website – www.aspafrica.com including the utilisation and daily activity on both the ASP Africa Twitter and Facebook accounts. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Responsible for all office administration as well as coordinating and overseeing all transformation and development projects on a national level.I coordinate all national events and projects under the SSA umbrella.Coordination and presenting of all ISA and SSA Surf Instructor courses.Management of all judging programmes.Coordination and recruitment of judges, officials and staff for all national events.Can serve as Contest Director, Technical Director, Commentator, Judge or… Show more Responsible for all office administration as well as coordinating and overseeing all transformation and development projects on a national level.I coordinate all national events and projects under the SSA umbrella.Coordination and presenting of all ISA and SSA Surf Instructor courses.Management of all judging programmes.Coordination and recruitment of judges, officials and staff for all national events.Can serve as Contest Director, Technical Director, Commentator, Judge or tabulator at any SSA surfing event around South Africa. Show less

Band manager, booking agent as well as press contact for the band.Book keeper and managing the daily admin.Tour Manager for the various shows around the country.

Durban Area, South Africa

Team manager for the Mr Price Red Surf Team, looking after +/- 30 athletes from amateur to professional.Co-ordinated all Red Surf Team photo shoots - both lifestyle and action.Organised all Red Surf Team trips and all logistics for team members to get to the various surfing events around the country.

Durban Area, South Africa

Photographic media coordination for the most prominent international surfing contests (both locally and internationally) which included client liaison with various publications and websites worldwide. Traveled on numerous occasions around South Africa and abroad as a representative of ASP International. ASP WCT events that i have worked on :- Billabong Pro Mundaka, Quiksilver Pro France, Billabong Pro JBay, Pipe Masters Hawaii and all Triple Crown events.

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