MEET THE TEAM
MEET JIMEAL
Jimeal is the founder and face of Jbay surf house and most important: the surfinstructor for the kids! Jimeals endless ideas, enthousiasm and talent for working with the children are the driving force behind Jbay surf house.
The founding team got to know each other for the first time in September 2022 during a vacation in Jbay. Jimeal, who was a local surf instructor from Jeffreys Bay and knows the situation of the children like no other, talked about his personal story and how surfing changed his life. Inspired by his story and his enthousiasm, they decided to start Jbay surf house together.
MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Did you know that all of our board members and team members are volunteers?
A passion for the children and a heart for Jbay is what brought us together.
Co-owner
Rachel is best friends with Jimael, and together, they want to create a safe place for kids. She often visits Jeffreys Bay for the surf camps she runs. Therefore she knows the kids well because she visits Jbay several times a year. She’s very passionate about this project!
Treasurer
Demi studied Business Administration at the VU in Amsterdam. Last year, she went to Jeffreys Bay for a surf camp and volunteered one day for Jbay Surfhouse. She immediately felt such a connection with the children and she is really glad to have found a way to be able to mean something for them.
Managing director
Joucke is a business & management professional and with her experience she brings leadership and structure to the team. Since her first visit in 2023, Jbay surf house has held a special place in her heart. Living life on the road in her van, Joucke is always seeking for new adventures and the best surf spots, not afraid to pursue her dreams. She wants to ensure that every kid at Jbay surf house feels valued, loved, and empowered to dream big, just as she does.
Managing director
MEET OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Co-founder and yoga instructor
Corinna works as an architect, yoga teacher and graphic designer. During a surf vacation in Jbay in 2022, she got inspired by the vision of Jbay surf house and co-founded the project. Her dream is to see the kids believing in themselves and their ability to create their own lifes. As often as she can, she spends time with the kids, giving yoga classes, having conversations and supporting them to go for their own dreams.
Volunteer coordinator
Anika visited JBAY twice and helped decorating the container with Jimeal during her last stay. Currently she's studying Psychology with a specialization in Child and Youth Development. She's passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Therefore she's excited to contribute to this amazing organization and make a positive impact on the lives of the kids in Jbay!
Content creator
Lisa is the content creator at Jbay Surf House. Her love for Jeffreys Bay started during a local surf camp, where she was impressed by Jbay Surf House’s mission to teach surfing, provide education, and create a safe space for kids. She's excited to share the unique stories and vibrant culture of our community through content.
Meeting coördinator
Marit visited Jeffrey’s Bay in 2024 and immediately fell in love with this place and its people . She visited Jbay surf house on her last day and had one of her best days ever. She loved how happy the kids were and she was immediately convinced to help Jimeal to grow this foundation and help to make the dreams of these children come true.
Webdesigner
Ruby visited Jeffreys Bay in 2023 and was immediately inspired by Jimeal's story. In her daily life she works as a researcher in the field of Youth Development. She loves to use her creative skills in her free time to support impactful organisations such as Jbay surf house.