At Club Ventus, we believe the best adventures are built on experience, passion and a genuine love for the water. Our team brings together championship-level riders, professional coaches and experienced watersports instructors, giving every Ventus guest access to an exceptional level of knowledge both on and off the water.
Jordan Hurst 🇬🇧
Watersports Director | Kitesurfer | Slingshot Team Rider | BKC Freestyle/big air British title contender
Jordan has been kitesurfing for around seventeen years, consistently competing at a high level with many podium finishes. He has also worked extensively in the industry, teaching kitesurfing in top global locations such as Anegada in the British Virgin Islands. As Watersports Director, Jordan brings deep competitive and coaching experience to Ventus, helping shape the standards, programmes, and on-water experiences that sit at the heart of every trip.
Liam Royce Ulla 🇬🇧
Operations Director | Kitesurfer & Foil Surfer
2021 British Amateur Kiteboarding Champion
Liam brings a competitive background in kitesurfing and foil surfing, alongside the experience of running and managing luxury travel and operations. As Operations Director, Liam oversees the Ventus experience from the planning stages through to the final day on the water, ensuring every detail runs smoothly wherever in the world we are operating.
Max Tullet 🇬🇧
Head Coach | Professional Duotone International Team Rider | Watersports Director
Max is a professional rider on the international Duotone team and brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of the sport. As Head Coach and Watersports Director, Max is responsible for delivering world-class coaching and ensuring guests receive expert guidance tailored to their individual ability and ambitions.

Graig Smith 🇬🇧
Main Coach
Aron is a qualified BKSA Kitesurf Coach, Head of PUKL UK giving him a broad understanding of multiple disciplines and the skills required to teach them safely and effectively. Aron brings a calm, knowledgeable and approachable coaching style to the Ventus team.
Experience Without Borders
What makes Ventus different is the depth of experience behind every trip.
Our team combines competitive experience, professional coaching, international riding, watersports instruction and luxury travel operations. This means we understand what it takes to deliver an exceptional watersports experience — not just on the water, but throughout the entire journey.
Whether we’re chasing wind across a remote coastline, exploring new destinations by boat or setting up a luxury watersports safari, our team has the knowledge and experience to adapt to the environment and make the most of every location.
Different destinations. Different conditions. One experienced team.
From first-time riders looking to learn the basics to experienced kiters and foilers wanting to push their limits, Ventus is built around expert guidance, exceptional locations and a shared passion for life on the water.
