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