What is a Local Expert?
Verified community members who know their spots well and share real-time insights with other riders.
- Real-time condition updates: wind, waves, weather
- Safety guidance: hazards, tides, local conditions
- Spot recommendations for different levels
- Community leadership in public groups
Benefits
RecognitionA special badge and profile highlight.
Explore+ visibilityFeatured in the Explore+ tab and on the map at your spots.
Promote your businessShow your coaching services or school on the map.
Early accessTry new features first and help shape the app.
Community impactHelp fellow riders have safer, better sessions.
InfluenceShape how the app serves your local community.
Map-based business exposureYour Local Expert profile appears on the Explore+ map at your verified locations. Riders browsing your area see your expert icon and can tap it to view your profile, services and contact details.
Requirements
- You ride regularly at specific spots, with at least 2 years of experience
- You are happy to share contact information with the community
- You give helpful, accurate information
- You can post updates during the active season
- You have a positive attitude toward helping other riders
Your responsibilities
- Share real-time condition updates when you're at your spots
- Give safety warnings and recommendations
- Answer questions from community members
- Moderate your public groups with respect and fairness
- Keep your profile information and contact details accurate
After you apply, the team contacts you, verifies your experience and helps you set up your profile.
Apply or ask a question at tommaso@waterspeedapp.com.