Tobin is 39 years old and also lives in Bristol. Tobin has been surfing for 33 of his 39 years. He has a wife and 3 young girls.
Tobin’s grandfather started the surfing bug in the family. A carpenter working at Westland Helicopters, Arthur would ‘borrow’ balsa wood from the factory to build longboards in the shed. Arthur was often seen transporting his boards to the beach on the top of a homemade roof rack that he bolted to his Vincent motor bike. Today, Tobin still rides longboards, single fins and retro boards.
Tobin’s love of the outdoors, the surf, the beach led him to study for a BSc in Environmental Science and a desire to contribute to a sustainable future. He also pursued qualifications in marketing, sales and business development.
Tobin was recruited by MARS onto their world famous graduate trainee programme. Over 3 years he developed his entrepreneurial skills and the talent to develop and build brands.
“I have a vision of a breathtaking venue where a perfect wave breaks in the surroundings of a perfect garden. Open for all people all of the year. Young, old, able-bodied, physically impaired all enjoying the magic of the waves and the gardens.”
Meet: Chris Hines