MAUI – STAND UP PADDLE BOARD LESSON
Everyone who visits Hawaii becomes fascinated with the ocean. One of the best ways to experience it is with a surf or stand up paddle board lesson. As one of the islands first surf schools, this locally owned Maui company has been teaching the art of Hawaiian style surfing for decades. Their fun a friendly instructors will get you acquainted with the equipment on land before getting you into the water at safe and un-crowded locations along Maui’s south and west shores. They guarantee you’ll be up paddling and surfing on your very first lesson!
This is the only surf school that provides refreshments and snacks and the instructors enjoy celebrating special occasions. The owner and instructors take pride in providing excellent customer service. There goal is for guests to have a safe, comfortable and relaxing time in the water.
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$212 USD
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4 yrs+
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1.5-hour
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Kihei
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$302 USD
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4 yrs+
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1.5-hour
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Kihei
Maui – Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson Features
Learn an Ancient Hawaiian Sport
A SUP (stand up paddle board) lesson is the best way to learn this ancient Hawaiian sport and the crew will get you up and paddle boarding in no time! These 1.5 hour lessons consist mostly of time in the water but guests will start on dry land to get your balance and a feel for the paddle. While in the water instructors are there to help you “read” waves and currents while giving you feedback about things like paddling techniques, feet placement and stance. It’s fun for the whole family as these entertaining instructors are long time surfers who have traveled the world surfing, often since they were young kids. Much care and patience is taken with beginners to ensure that guests enjoyment of the sport will last for years to come, maybe even a lifetime! Guests are provided all needed gear so all you have to do is show up and have fun!
Surf or SUP?
While surfing and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) stem from a shared Hawaiian heritage and require balance and wave knowledge, they exhibit fundamental differences. Surfing primarily involves waiting for a wave and then riding it towards the shore either standing or lying on the board. On the other hand, SUP involves standing upright on the board and using a paddle for propulsion, giving the user more freedom to explore tranquil waters and not just surf zones. Additionally, the larger, more buoyant design of a SUP board typically offers more stability than a surfboard, making it more accessible to beginners or those seeking a less intense, yet equally gratifying, water sports experience.
The History Of Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), although popularized globally in recent years, has its roots firmly planted in the sandy beaches of Hawaii. The ancient Hawaiians were known for their profound connection to the sea, using boards, canoes, and other vehicles to navigate their island waters. The modern iteration of SUP, as we know it today, surfaced in the 1960s when the Waikiki beach boys, a group of celebrated surf instructors and beach lifeguards, began standing on their longboards while using outrigger paddles to navigate through the surf and keep an eye on their large groups of students. This practice quickly gained popularity and evolved into the sport of stand-up paddle boarding.
Maui – Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson Details
Highlights
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Stand Up Paddle Board
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Reef walkers and rashguard
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Personalized instruction
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Drinks to cool you off after your lesson.
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Enjoy the coastline
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Great Family activity
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grow your skills
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a relaxed environment
Description
There are so many places to enjoy the coastline of Maui on a SUP but the best place to learn is on the quiet shores of Kihei. These 1.5 hour lessons, provide you with the confidence to explore more on your own with a rental. These lessons are based upon your skill level and how quickly you pick it up, and provide 2 options for lessons, a fully private option and a semi-private option where you can learn with a small group.
Learn an ancient Hawaiian sport in a relaxed environment and in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Set out with guidance over pristine waters, paddle in hand, to pick up a new skill or to grow the skills you already have. This tour operates Monday through Saturday in central Kihei.
Price & Availability
1.5-Hour Semi-Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons At Kalama Beach In Kihei
| Semi-Private GuestsAges 8 yrs+ | $106.00 |
1.5-Hour Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons At Kalama Beach In Kihei
| Private GuestsAges 4 and up • 1 student per instructor | $151.00 |
Instructions
- Ladies, please wear shorts over your bathing suit, as the cloth on the surfboard can cause a rash.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early at the check-in place to ensure a timely departure for the tour.
Cancellation
Please notify us immediately of any changes or cancellations to your reservation. Reservations not cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson time will be subject to payment. The credit card used to guarantee your reservation will be charged 50% of the total price.
To change or cancel a confirmed reservation and obtain a cancellation confirmation, please call us at 808-379-3701.
Should you be delayed due to travel you must inform us before 3pm local time the date before your lesson so your reservation is not considered a “no-show.” The lesson may be rescheduled for another time or date with a rescheduling fee if you call the day before the lesson. Should you cancel the lesson without rescheduling, a 50% charge of the total will occur. A %100 cancellation fee will be applied for "no-show" lessons.
