Camera in hand and salt in his veins, Alan has spent over 20 years getting closer to the action than most would dare—capturing epic surf moments from inside the barrel. This water-obsessed lens master brings stoke to every shot and we are beyond grateful to have him as part of the Back 2 Nature family.

Straight out of Mossel Bay, this trio of wave-hunting brothers turns everyday coastal adventures into epic content that'll have you itching to ditch the 9-5. Armed with boards, cameras, and our reed-safe sunscreen, the Douglas brothers show the world what living wild and staying sun-safe really looks like.

Half scientist, half mermaid, Danel dives deeper than most—both into ocean research and the breathtaking blue depths she calls her second home. With a marine biologist's mind and a freediver's soul, she transforms complex ocean science into stories that make you want to protect what she loves, all while rocking Back 2 Nature as her shield against the elements she's constantly immersed in.

Sun-kissed and ocean-bound, Keahlo moves between waves and beach adventures with the easy confidence of someone who's grown up by the sea. This surf lover brings her own quiet style to the coastal life she shares with dad Alan Van Gysen, embodying the Back 2 Nature ethos in every unfiltered moment of her salt-water existence.

Cape Town's ocean innovator who evolved from childhood surf prodigy to hydrofoil wizard, literally taking wave-riding to new heights with his gravity-defying skills. When not flying above water with Back 2 Nature as his only defense against the elements, Dylan's hands are deep in garden soil or mind buried in sustainable development studies.

From canoe to kiteboard, Luca transforms wind and waves into pure airborne adrenaline, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Protected by Back 2 Nature as he defies gravity and expectations above the ocean's surface, we are stoked to share that Luca made it to the prestigious King of the Air podium in 2024

Matt is a world-renowned big wave surfer who travels the globe chasing the planet’s most powerful storms. Whether he's paddling into towering swells or standing at the edge of fear, Matt is driven by a deep respect for the ocean—and a commitment to protecting it.

He is also a legendary Papa Bear and family man, we do love him so!