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All Reviews for Surfing / SUP Lessons

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4.67

39 Reviews
Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
Great for Kids
Activity Date: 2014/10/31 | Posted on: 2014/11/23

This was my children's first introduction to surfing. I really liked how they could have a private instructor who rode the board with them. My son is 5 and my daughter is 7. She has high functioning autism and struggles with anxiety but she really wanted to give it a try. The instructors were really great with both of our kids. The waves were pretty minimal and we had the option to cancel, but the kids would have been so disappointed so we decided to go anyway. Both kids managed to stand up and my daughter did indeed ride a small wave. The pre-lesson on dry land in the office is really useful, especially since they use visuals which really meets my daughter's learning style. We would love to do this again, and next time mom and dad want to give it a try too.

Packages: One-on-One Private Surf Lesson
Attended as: Families
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Thank you for your review. We are glad your young surfers had as much fun out on the water as we did with them. Aloha from Kona and Team HLSI. We hope to surf with you all again soon.

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
Calleja Family-From Fresno, California
Activity Date: 2014/06/19 | Posted on: 2014/06/26

Due to the weather and not having any surf waves we were not able to attend the event, but the company that offered it they tried two different times to get us, just no waves to offer for surfing.

Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
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ハワイ島 サーフィンレッスン カハルウビーチパークで波乗り体験!グループからマンツーマンのプライベートレッスンあり<英語インストラクター/現地集合>
First surfing in Hawaii Island.
ハワイ島にて初サーフィン
Activity Date: 2014/02/09 | Posted on: 2014/04/07

I have visited the Big Island about three times, but I never knew where the surf spots were and always envied those enjoying the ocean. However, this time I participated in a private lesson, and the instructor was fun. It was my first time on a longboard, but I was able to ride the waves several times, so I am very satisfied.

ハワイ島には3回ほど訪れていますがサーフスポットがわからずいつも海を横目にうらやましく思っていましたが今回プライベートレッスンに参加させて頂きイントラの方も楽しく初ロングボードでしたが何度か波に乗る事ができたので
とても満足しています。

Packages: プライベートレッスン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Thank you very much.
From Team HLSI

どうもありがとうございました
Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita- From Team HLSI

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Kohala Coast Guided Stand Up Paddle Adventure from Waikoloa - Hulakai
What a great area to learn SUP
Activity Date: 2014/02/15 | Posted on: 2014/03/08

A must for anyone even slightly intrigued by the world of SUP. If you do go make sure to ask for George as your instructor, he was the best and most knowledgeable.

Packages: Standard Lesson and Coastal Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
Great experience.
Posted on: 2012/07/20

Wonderful staff...very polite and friendly. Great with our kids ages 16, 13 and 6!

Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Lesson at Keauhou Bay
super FUN!
Posted on: 2011/10/23

This was super fun! Never done anything like it before. thought I was gonna be so bad at it. But the staff was so helpful and walked me through it and was real encouraging. ended up havin a great time

Attended as: Friends
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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
pleasantly surprised
Posted on: 2011/07/08

had no idea you could actually surf on the big island! but you can! and I did! ha!

only having been surfing a few times, those instructors had their work cut out for them! but they were really patient and encouraging, and yessir I got up on that board and rode a few! yeee haw!

check this lesson out!

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons
Mad Fun!
Posted on: 2008/08/09

I caught one!!! Hahaha! Me and my son did the Tandem so that he could go out with the instructor. He got over the nerves and wanted to do it over and over again. But we had a great time and ended up renting surfboards in Waikiki to test out our new skills pretty much everyday. I wish we had an ocean in Texas!

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ハワイ島 サーフィンレッスン カハルウビーチパークで波乗り体験!グループからマンツーマンのプライベートレッスンあり<英語インストラクター/現地集合>
Lifeguard Surf Instructors
ライフガード サーフ インストラクターズ
Posted on: 2006/08/02

The location of the office was quite difficult to find, so I recommend allowing extra time to get there. After receiving a brief explanation at the office, we drove (in a rental car) to Kahalu'u Beach Park to actually go surfing. The waves weren't too high, making it a perfect spot for beginners. The boards were quite large and heavy for beginners.

We paddled out a little way, and when the waves came, the instructor helped us catch them one by one. Everyone was able to stand up and ride the waves.

Additionally, Kahalu'u Beach Park is famous for its sea turtles, and we were able to see many of them while surfing and when we were entering and exiting the water over the rocky areas.

After the lesson, we dispersed on-site without returning to the office. I had a wonderful time.

オフィスの場所はけっこう解りにくかったので、余裕を持って行かれることをお勧めいたします。
オフィスで簡単な説明を受けた後、実際にサーフィンをする、カハルウ・ビーチ・パークの横まで車(レンタカー)でいきました。波はそんなに高くなくはじめてサーフィンをするにはうってつけの場所でした。ボートはかなり大きめの初心者用で、結構な重さがあります。
少し沖までパドリングをしていき、波がくれば順番にインストラクターがうまく波にのれるように押してしれます。全員が立って波にのることができていました。
また、カハルウ・ビーチ・パークはウミガメで有名なところで、サーフィンをしている間や、海に出入りするときに通る岩場でたくさんのウミガメを見ることができました。
レッスン終了後は、オフィスに戻らず現地で解散です。
楽しいひと時を過ごすことができました。

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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Learn to surf and ride the Big Island waves with a surfing lesson or paddle and stand on your board with a SUP adventure in Waikoloa. Professional lifeguards and instructors will you show how to master the surging Kona surf and will get you up and riding waves in no time. Experienced surfers can learn all about Kona's unique ocean conditions and get tips on improving their surf skills.