“I’ve witnessed many lives transform through the power of the Ocean.”

I grew up in Los Angeles raised by a devoted single mother. When I was twelve years old I was lucky enough to be introduced to the Ocean and surfing where I found the father-figure and mentor I sought in the largess of the surf and the surf community. I've spent over forty years developing a relationship with the Ocean, traveling all over the world surfing and learning from different people and cultures.

Today I am dedicated to sharing my passion, knowledge and experience with the community I live and work in here in Malibu - teaching kids and adults to surf and develop a relationship with the ocean for life.

My mission for Pelican Ocean Therapy is to make the ocean and its multitude of powers accessible to all by offering individually tailored, adaptive programs that meet each client where they are at.

JP ‘Peli’ Pereat, Founder