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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Beach yoga in Hawaii ビーチヨガ in HAWAII

Reviewed by: あいこ

My long-awaited beach yoga in Hawaii. We gathered in front of the Honolulu Zoo early in the morning and then headed to Waikiki Beach together. The yoga instructor was very cheerful and kind, making it easy for both beginners and experienced participants to join in.

Doing beach yoga while looking at the ocean was incredibly refreshing, and I felt free and relaxed. The pleasant temperature, clean air, the sound of the waves, and the chirping of the birds were all soothing. I felt energized. I was so focused that before I knew it, about an hour had passed!

I’m really glad I participated in beach yoga this time. I have some experience with yoga, but it felt so much better than indoor yoga in Japan. Next time I come to Hawaii, I will definitely join beach yoga again!

念願だったハワイでのビーチヨガ。早朝からホノルル動物園前に集まり、そのまま皆でワイキキビーチへ。ヨガインストラクターさんはとっても明るくて優しいので、はじめての方でも経験のある方でも気軽に参加できました。
海を眺めながらのビーチヨガはとても気持ちよく、のびのびと出来ました。また清々しい快適な気温、綺麗な空気、波の音や鳥のさえずりなど聞き癒されました。エネルギーをもらえました。とても集中していたので、気づけば1時間位経っていました!
今回ビーチヨガに参加して、本当に良かったです。私はヨガの経験はありますが、日本の室内でのヨガとは違い本当に気持ちよかったです。次にハワイに来る時も絶対ビーチヨガに参加します!

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Posted on: 2017/02/02
Activity Date: 2017/01/19

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Surfing with the family! 家族でサーフィン!

Reviewed by: yonto

We experienced surfing as a family of four. It was everyone’s first time except for me, but the instructor was kind and taught us well, so everyone was able to ride the waves and had a great time. (It was a bit hard for my uncle. (>_<))

家族4人でサーフィンを体験してみました。
私以外は初体験でしたがインストラクターの方が
親切に教えてくれたので皆、波に乗れて楽しかったです。
(おじさんにはちょっとハードでした。(>_<))

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Aloha!

Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson. We strive to provide careful instruction so that even first-time surfers can ride the waves confidently, and we are all delighted that you enjoyed it.

Please be sure to visit us again when you come back to Hawaii!

Mahalo!

Aloha!

この度はサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます。
サーフィン初体験でも波に確実に乗れるように丁寧な指導を心掛けておりますので、
楽しんで頂けてスタッフ一同嬉しく思います。

ハワイへまたお越しの際は是非お寄りください!

Mahalo!

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Posted on: 2017/01/28
Activity Date: 2016/03/07

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was fun!!! 楽しかった!!!

Reviewed by: yuyu

This is my third time using this service. I signed up for private lessons for my 11-year-old child, and it seems that the surf lessons here are the most fun! We are planning to join a surf camp next year. Thank you very much!!

今回3回目の利用です。11歳の子供のためプライベートレッスンで申し込みしましたがやはりここのサーフレッスンが一番楽しいようです!来年はサーフキャンプに入ろうと計画中です。ありがとうございました!!

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Aloha,

Thank you for participating in the lesson for the third time. I am very happy to hear that your child had a wonderful time. In private lessons, we can tailor the sessions to each individual customer, so I'm glad we could meet your needs. We look forward to your participation in the surf camp next time!

MAHALO!

Aloha,

三回目のレッスン参加ありがとうございます。お子様が楽しいひと時をお過ごしになられて、大変嬉しく思います。
プライベートレッスンですと、お客様一人ひとりに合ったレッスンが出来ますので、ご要望に応えられて良かったと思います。
次回はサーフキャンプでのご参加お待ちしてます!

MAHALO!

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Activity Date: 2016/12/25

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

First time with Hans & Crew

Reviewed by: Beginner_Surfer

This is the 1st time I have enrolled with Hans Hedemann and staff. Staff was really nice as my son and I took the surf class in the 2hr group lesson. Two hours is plenty of time for the group size and I did not have to wait for other surfers on the water at all. I had taken the KOA lessons (also on Waikiki) earlier and Hans' School is much better in terms of distance to paddle to get to the surf location as well as the student to instructor ratio. Our package also included shuttle, pictures and a T-shirt which is awesome. My son (14yrs) said it was the best activity of the trip which is great since it's so hard to impress teens now-a-days. Because of the inclusiveness of the package and the surf location, we would definitely repeat and highly recommend this school.

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Aloha,
We are so happy you and your son enjoyed the lesson! Here at Hans Hedemann Surf School we strive for excellence. We appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo for surfing with us!

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Posted on: 2017/01/03
Activity Date: 2016/12/28

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Surfing Safety

Reviewed by: Cody Staggs

Private instruction was greatly informative. The group class should have been segregated from private and semi-private classes since they were not supervised as they should have been. they were like herding cats and safety was compromised.

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Aloha Cody,

We would like to thank you for your time at Hans Hedemann Surf School. Your review is greatly appreciated and your feedback will be used to better our services for the future. We hope you enjoyed your lesson regardless of the chaos in the water. Mahalo!

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Posted on: 2017/01/02
Activity Date: 2016/12/29

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Daughter's surfing lesson 娘のサーフィンレッスン

Reviewed by: 楽しかった 母

This was my second time participating in the lesson. It was a group session, and since we were surfing at the beach near Diamond Head in Waikiki, my mother and I took a walk on the beach while watching my daughter surf. With a two-hour lesson, it was a relaxing time for both my mother and me. The atmosphere in Waikiki is soothing. The staff at the school were also friendly and kind. I definitely plan to return to this school next time.

今回2度目のレッスンの参加。
グループの参加でしたが、ワイキキのダイアモンドヘッド寄りのビーチにてサーフィンなので、
私、母は浜で娘のサーフィンを見ながら散歩していました。
2時間のレッスンなので、母の私も癒される時間です。
ワイキキの空気感が癒されます。
スクールの方も感じよく、親切。次回もこのスクールをと勿論思っています。

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Aloha,

Thank you for participating in the second surfing lesson. Since the lesson takes place at a comfortable beach with shade, I'm glad to hear that your mother enjoyed watching even if she didn't participate. We look forward to having her join the surfing lesson next time!

MAHALO!

Aloha,

二度目のサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうざいます。
日陰のある過ごしやすいビーチでのレッスンですので、参加されないお母さまも見学しているだけで楽しんで頂けて嬉しく思います。
是非、次回はお母さまもご一緒にサーフィンレッスンへのご参加、お待ちしております!

MAHALO!

  • 最高のビーチ

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Surfing サーフィン

Reviewed by: ハワイアンひめ

I participated in surfing alone in Hawaii. I felt安心 because they came to pick me up. At the shop, it was fine because they spoke Japanese, so it felt like Japan. The lesson was fun too.

ハワイで、1人でサーフィン参加しました。お迎えも来ていただきましたので、安心でした。
ショップでは、日本語で、大丈夫だったので日本みたいでした。
レッスンも楽しかったです。

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Aloha,

Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson. We are all happy to hear that you enjoyed surfing. We also have a Japanese instructor, so we look forward to seeing you again when you come back to Hawaii.

MAHALO!

Aloha,

この度はサーフィンレッスンへの参加ありがとうございます。
サーフィンを楽しんで頂けてスタッフ一同嬉しく思います。
日本人インストラクターもおりますので、またハワイへおいでの際はお待ちしております。

MAHALO!

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Posted on: 2016/11/26
Activity Date: 2016/11/06

サーフィン・レッスン アラモアナ・ビーチ・パーク 3歳から参加できる! by サーフHNL

Surfing is the best! サーフィン最高

Reviewed by: さとし

I went to Hawaii for the first time on a company trip. Since it was a special trip to Hawaii, I wanted to try some marine sports, so I experienced surfing for the first time as well.

会社の社員旅行で初ハワイへいってきました。
とはいっても、せっかくのハワイ旅行ですのでなにかマリンスポーツをやってみたくて、これまた初サーフィンを体験いたしました。

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

The only advantage is its good accessibility. 優位性はアクセスが良好な点のみ

Reviewed by: うどん

Access to Waikiki Beach is excellent for conducting activities, but my satisfaction was very low for the following reasons:

- Minimal coaching: Once in the water, the instructions were limited to "paddle paddle! Stand up." There were two coaches for a group of six, but one of them spent most of the time chatting with a young woman.
- Risk of injury from contact with coral reefs: The activity location has scattered coral reefs, some of which rise close to the water's surface. While I didn't sustain serious injuries, I accidentally fell off the board and suffered bruises and scrapes on my feet, and I also scraped my fingers while paddling.
- It may vary by day, but on the day I participated, there were almost no waves. I felt like I was being pushed from behind to ride low waves.

For these reasons, I strongly recommend either renting a board to enjoy on your own or taking lessons at a place like Hawaiian Fire Surf School, which offers excellent instruction and attention.

ワイキキビーチで実施するためアクセスは優れているのですが、以下の点で満足度は非常に低いものでした。
・コーチングは基本なし:海に入ってからは「パドルパドル!立って」程度、集団レッスンでしたので6人に対して2人のコーチがつきましたが、うち1人は若い女性につきっきりでお喋りばかりしていました。
・サンゴ礁への接触による怪我の恐れあり:実施場所はサンゴ礁が点在しており、場所によっては海面付近まで隆起しています。大事には至っていませんが、誤ってボードから落ちてしまい足に打撲や擦り傷を負い、またパドリング時には手の指をすりむきました。
・日によるのかもしれませんが、私が参加した日はほとんど波がありませんでした。後ろからボードを押されて無理やり低い波に乗ったという印象です。

上記の理由から、自身でボードを借りて自力で楽しむか、またはHawaiian Fire Surf Schoolのような場所、指導の丁寧さともに優れた所でレッスンを受講されることを強くおすすめします。

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Aloha,

Thank you for participating in the lesson at Hands High Demand Surf School. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had during the lesson you signed up for. Our staff is dedicated to sharing the joy of the ocean and surfing with everyone, and we strive to ensure customer satisfaction every day. However, in group lessons, it can be challenging to provide instruction tailored to each individual. We will work on improving our services to ensure we can offer safe and enjoyable lessons. If you consider joining us again, we highly recommend private lessons, where we can provide more detailed instruction.

Additionally, since this is a sport that involves nature, we currently cannot control factors such as tides and wave sizes. However, we are committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy their experience even in less than ideal conditions. We look forward to your next participation.

MAHALO!

Aloha,

この度はハンズヒーデマンサーフスクールでのレッスン参加ありがとうございます。
また貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。
今回せっかくお申込みいただいたレッスンでこのような経験をされてしまったこと、大変申し訳なく思います。
スタッフ一同、皆様に海の楽しさ、波乗りの楽しさを知って頂きたく、日々お客様に満足頂けるよう努めておりますが、グループレッスンですとお客様それぞれに合った指導が難しい場合もござます。お客様に安全で楽しいレッスンが提供できますようサービスの改善に努めてまいります。プライベートレッスンであれば細かなレッスンを行っておりますので、次回ご参加の場合はプライベートレッスンをもぜひご検討ください。

また、どうしても自然相手のスポーツですので、潮の満ち引き、波の大きさなどこちらでコントロール出来ないのが現状ですが、その波のない中でも皆様に楽しんで頂けるよう、日々努めております。
またのご参加、お待ちしております。

MAHALO!

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Great experience

Reviewed by: Feifei

I have taken two lessons. Instructor is helpful and patient. He can help you familiar with the steps and assist for your surfing. I have great experience in this school. And now I'm a big fan of surfing, thanks to the teachings.

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Aloha Feifei,

Mahalo for the time to review us. We are happy that you had a great time with our surf school and made a great influence with surfing. Hope to see you surf with us again

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was fun. 楽しかった

Reviewed by: alex

I participated with my two college-aged daughters, my 48-year-old mother, and my 81-year-old grandfather. My daughters handled it effortlessly, but my mother found paddling tough and got very tired. Still, she was able to ride the waves a few times and had a lot of fun. My grandfather seemed to have difficulty standing up quickly, but he was happy that he managed to stand for a little while. I was moved to see that brief moment of him standing on the board captured in a photo. We all had a great time together across three generations.

大学生の娘二人と48歳の母、81歳のおじいちゃんと参加しました。娘達は軽々とこなしていましたが母はパドリングが辛くてとても疲れました。それでも何度か波に乗ることができてとても楽しめました。おじいちゃんは素早く立ち上がることが難しようで少しだけ立てたと喜んでいました。おじいちゃんがボードにたった僅かな瞬間が写真に収まっていたので感激しました。三世代で充分楽しめました。

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Thank you all for participating in the surfing lesson the other day. Surfing in Hawaii with three generations must have created wonderful memories. We are very happy to hear that your daughter, mother, and 81-year-old grandfather all enjoyed themselves. We look forward to your next participation! MAHALO!

先日は皆さまでのサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます。
ハワイでの三世代サーフィン、きっと良い思い出になられたことでしょう。お嬢さま、お母さま、81歳のおじいちゃま、皆さん楽しんで頂けてスタッフ一同大変嬉しく思います。
ぜひ、またのご参加お待ちしております!
MAHALO!

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It's fun! 楽しい~♪

Reviewed by: Y.S.J

It was my first time surfing, and when the waves came, the instructor pushed the board for me and also taught me when to stand up. It was super fun! I think even kids can do it.

初めてのサーフィンでしたが、波が来た時にインストラクターの方がボードを押してくれ、さらに立ち上がるタイミングも教えてくれて、超楽しかったです。
子供でもできると思います。

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson!
We are very happy that you enjoyed your first surfing experience. Rest assured that our instructors will provide careful guidance so that even children can stand up on their first lesson.
We look forward to your next participation.
MAHALO!

この度はサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます!
初めてのサーフィンを楽しんで頂けて、大変嬉しく思います。お子様でも初めてのレッスンで立てるようにインストラクターが丁寧に指導しますのでご安心ください。
またのご参加お待ちしてます。
MAHALO!

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Very satisfied. 大満足

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I enjoyed the lesson that I signed up for the night before, starting at 12 PM the next day. The instructor communicated in English and simple Japanese. I was able to rent shoes, so I could enjoy the experience without worrying about my feet. The other customers were also friendly, and I had a great time.

前日夜に申し込み翌日12時からのレッスンが楽しめました。
インストラクターはえいごと簡単なにほんごで声をかけてくれます。シューズもかりれたので足元もリーフで切る心配なく楽しめました。他のお客さんも和気あいあいとした感じでとてもいい時間が過ごせまぢた。

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Hello! We are also happy that you enjoyed it. We maintain a friendly and cheerful atmosphere, so please do stop by again when you visit Hawaii! ALOHA!!

こんにちは!  楽しんでいただき 私たちもうれしいです。 和気あいあいとした感じをたもちながら いますので
また 是非ハワイにいらしたときは お立ち寄りください!  ALOHA!!

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Elementary school student, first surfing experience. 小学生 初サーフィン

Reviewed by: うなし~

I participated in a private lesson.
The instructor spoke really simple Japanese, but it was basically in English. But that was okay.
I received one-on-one instruction in the shallow sea and was able to stand on the board right away.
Since the pier extends out into the sea, parents can watch from there. I took a lot of photos.
Thank you, teacher.

プライベートレッスンに参加しました。
先生はホントに簡単な日本語だけで、基本的には英語です。でも大丈夫です。
遠浅の海でマンツーマンで教えてもらい、
すぐにボードに立てるようになりました。
桟橋が沖まで出ているので、親はそこから見学できます。写真も沢山取りました。
先生ありがとうございました。

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Hello.
Thank you for participating in the lessons at Hans Hedemann Surf School.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
We all look forward to seeing you again when you come to Hawaii.
MAHALO!!

こんにちは。
ハンズヒーデマンサーフスクールのレッスンにご参加頂きありがとうございます。
楽しんで頂いたようでこちらも大変嬉しく思います。
ハワイへお越しの際は是非またお会い出来るのをスタッフ一同楽しみにしております。
MAHALO!!

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サーフィン・レッスン アラモアナ・ビーチ・パーク 3歳から参加できる! by サーフHNL

It was a good experience. いい経験でした

Reviewed by: はは屋

I visited Hawaii to celebrate my 60th birthday. Other tours were limited to those under 59, so I signed up for this one. I thought it would be my last chance to take on this challenge in my lifetime, and I was eager to participate, but it required quite a bit of physical strength. I managed to stand on the board just once for a short time.

The water at Kewalo Basin was beautiful. I fell off multiple times, but the water felt refreshing, like soda. I wanted to ride the waves while looking at the city skyline from the sea, but I didn't have the luxury to do that. I participated with my daughter, and although we communicated in Japanese, I could manage to understand most of it, as it was mostly in English. The staff must have had a tough time attending to someone like me, so I would like to express my gratitude. I was late for the morning pickup, so I deducted one star for that. Overall, it became a shining memory in my life. Thank you very much.

還暦の記念で訪れたハワイです。つまり私は60歳です。他のツアーは59歳までとなっており、こちらに申し込みました。生涯で挑戦できる最後のチャンスと思い意気込んでまいりましたが、相当体力が必要で、短時間ですが、1度だけボードの上に立つ事ができました。
連れていってくれたのはケワロ湾で水がきれい。何度も落ちましたがラムネのような水中で、それはそれで気分がいいものです。波に乗って沖からビルの街並みを見ながら進みたかったですが、そんな余裕はありません。同行した娘と二人での参加でしたが、?という日本語で まあ なんとか理解できるかな・・ほとんど英語です。スタッフはこんなおばさんにつきっきりで対応してくれて大変だったでしょう。御礼申し上げます。朝、ピックアップに遅刻してきたので 星ひとつ減点です。私の人生の中でピカッと光るいい思い出となりました。どうもありがとうございました。

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Kayaking is so much fun! カヤックって楽しい‼︎

Reviewed by: yuy

I've been to Hawaii many times, but I wanted to try kayaking. I was hesitant because I was scared of capsizing, but after enjoying the views of Kailua and Ilikai Beach, I thought it would be fun to challenge myself and visit a small island in its natural state.

I really felt the beautiful nature of Hawaii up close, and I'm so glad I did it. While circling Flat Island, I saw birds resting among the coral reefs and crabs, and the guide made me feel like the world is so vast.

They explained the situations that could lead to capsizing, and having a guide made me feel secure. Next time, I want to build my stamina and land on Twin Islands to have lunch!

ハワイには何度もきてるけど、カヤックはやってみたいけどひっくり返ったら怖いなあと避けてましたが、カイルアやイリカイビーチを眺め、自然のままの小さい島へいくのも楽しそうとチャレンジしました。
ハワイの美しい自然を近くに感じられて、ほんとにやって良かったです。
フラットアイランドを一周しながら鳥がサンゴ礁の間に休んでたり、蟹をみたり、ガイドしてくれて、世界って広く感じられます。
転覆するのはどういった場合か説明してくれたし、ガイド付きは安心です。
今度は体力つけて、ツインアイランドに上陸してランチを食べるのをやりたいです!

  • カイルア最高‼︎

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It was fun! 楽しかった!

Reviewed by: yuka

The teaching was great and it was fun. It was a good workout from the morning. The location was not crowded, the waves were good, and I was able to stand up quickly. I want to take the lesson again.

教え方も上手で楽しかったです。
朝からよい運動になりました。
場所もすいていて、よい波がくるし、すぐに立てますよ。
また受けたいです。

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson! We are very pleased that you had a great workout this morning and enjoyed surfing on the nice waves. We look forward to your next visit to Hawaii and hope you will join us again. MAHALO!

この度はサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます!
朝からの良いワークアウトとなり、空いている良い波でのサーフィンを楽しんで頂けて大変嬉しく思います。
次回ハワイへいらっしゃった際はまたのご参加をスタッフ一同お待ちしております。
MAHALO!

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I had an amazing time! 最高に楽しめました!

Reviewed by: Leah

Although I had a little surfing experience in Japan, it was my first time riding waves in Waikiki, especially on a reef! At 49 years old and lacking in stamina, I was exhausted from paddling! During those times, the kind and strong Adam helped me by pulling my board with his feet multiple times! Thanks to Adam, I was able to catch many great waves! Thank you so much! (*^^*)

日本で少しだけサーフィン経験はあったものの、ワイキキ、しかもリーフで波に乗るのは初めて!
49歳、体力の無い私はパドリングで力を使いクタクタに!そんな時優しく力強いアダムさんが足でボードを引っ張り何度も助けてくれました!アダムさんのおかげで、たくさんいい波に乗れました!本当にありがとう(*^^*)

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed surfing with Adam. We provide lessons that satisfy not only beginners but also those with surfing experience who are looking to improve their techniques. We look forward to your participation again the next time you visit Hawaii.
MAHALO!

この度はサーフィンレッスンのご参加ありがとうございます。
アダムとのサーフィンを楽しんで頂けて大変嬉しく思います。初心者の方だけでなく、サーフィンご経験者で更なるテクニック向上を目指している方にもご満足頂けるレッスンを提供をしておりますので、次回ハワイへお越しの際はまたのご参加お待ちしております。
MAHALO!

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Great!!

Reviewed by: Joanne

The instructors were amazing and extremely patient! They made surfing very easy and fun for us. It was all of our first time surfing and it won't be the last!

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Aloha! We are very pleased to hear you had a great time! Thank you for taking the time to write this awesome review! We hope to see you in the future! Mahalo

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

The children were very happy. 子ども達大喜びでした

Reviewed by: ふぁあーすと はわい

Honestly, it was tough for a 47-year-old overweight woman like me. However, since the lesson was in English only, I thought I had to interpret, so I participated. My 14-year-old daughter and 11-year-old son quickly learned to stand on the board and were surfing stylishly. I was especially glad to see my rebellious daughter working hard with a genuine smile. My son, who isn't very athletic and usually slow, was told, "He has talent. When we go back to Japan, get him a board and a wetsuit," and he seemed motivated by that. If only we lived by the sea... I have been suffering from pain in my left knee and right arm due to physical labor, but I pushed through. However, it was quite a struggle to get back on the board after falling. I took a break before returning to the instructor. When I said, "I'm tired," I was told, "This is a two-hour lesson just to get tired." The instructions were mostly in English, and the instructor, who could speak a little Japanese, only knew phrases like "favorite student," "number one," "paddle right," "turn," and "paddle left." According to the kids, while I was trying, they said, "Mom, bad." But one by one, they praised me as "number one," which lifted my spirits. I finally managed to get on the board twice. A couple watching said, "Nice challenge." After it ended, without a moment to rest, we carried the very heavy board back to the office, which was a five-minute walk. I saw that other groups were being charged $35, but we got it as a gift. Additionally, the kids received a T-shirt each. Did we pay an extra fee for the family private lesson? Maybe they realized I was poor when I said I worked at a market? But they were nice people. That same day, I started feeling muscle pain in my arms, and surfing, which was the most challenging activity for me, became the most unforgettable memory. Above all, the happy faces of my children are treasures. I remember their best smiles along with the pain in my arms. Passive activities are nice, but it feels great to be able to work hard and achieve something. Unfortunately, I think the people at the office assumed I didn't understand English, as they were gossiping about me at first, which felt quite unpleasant. They laughed and said, "Is she?" in a derogatory manner. After choosing surfing shoes, I wasn't told what to do next and was left alone; when I asked, I was just brushed off with a "nice." After a while, a guy conducting group lessons explained things, and once he realized I understood some English, he changed his attitude. They probably made assumptions about me based on my age, but their behavior towards customers was unacceptable. I was ready to complain if that attitude continued, but then our instructor appeared, and he was nice, so I let it go. The unpleasantness from the office staff cost them one star. By the way, one of the women at the office was playing Pokémon Go in front of customers without a care.

正直、47歳の太ったおばさんにはキツイです。でもレッスンが英語のみなので通訳せねば、と思って一緒にやりました。中2の娘と小6の息子はあっという間にボードの上に立てるようになり、かっこよくサーフィンしていました。特に反抗期の娘がすごく素直な笑顔で頑張っているのをみて、やってよかったと思います。小6の息子もあまり運動神経が良い方ではなく、普段トロいのですが、「彼には才能がある。日本に帰ったらボードとスウェットスーツを買ってもらえ。」と言われてその気になっていました。海辺に住んでたらね…。私は肉体労働で左ひざと右上腕を痛めているのですが、そんなこと言ってられないので、頑張りました。が、落ちてはボードに乗るのに一苦労。先生のところに戻る前に休憩。「疲れた。」と言うと、「疲れたるためだけの2時間レッスン」だと言われました。基本全部英語で、日本語が少しできるという先生は「お気に入り生徒」「1番」「右 こぐ」「まわって」「左 こぐ」くらいでした。子ども達によると私がチャレンジしている間「ママ バッド」と言っていたそうです。でも順番に全員「1番」とほめてくれて、気分よくしてくれました。私もやっと2回ボードに乗れました。見ていたカップルに「ナイス チャレンジ」と言われましたよ。終わったあと休む間もなくボードを運び(すごく重いです)、歩いて5分の事務所へ帰る。CDを見て他のグループレッスンの人たちは35ドルとか言われてましたが、うちはプレゼント。あと、子どもたちにT-シャツ1枚ずつプレゼントされました。3人でファミリープライベートレッスンにするのに、追加料金を払ったから?私の仕事を聞かれてマーケットで働いていると言ったから、貧乏なのがわかったから?でもいい人でした。その日のうちから腕の筋肉痛が始まり、サーフィン、私にとっては一番つらいアクティビティだったのに、一番忘れられない思い出になりました。何よりも子どもたちの嬉しそうな顔が宝物です。腕の痛さとともに子ども達の最高の笑顔を思い出します。受動的なアクティビティもいいのですが、やはり、自分が頑張って何かをできるようになるっていいものですね。でも残念なのは事務所の人たちが英語がわからないと思ったのか、最初私の噂話をしていて、かなり感じ悪かったです。「彼女が?」と蔑むように言われて笑われました。サーフィン用のくつを選んだあと、何をするのかも言われず、ほっとかれて、聞いても「ナイス」とごまかされて答えてもらえず。しばらくして、グループレッスンをしているお兄さんが説明してくれて、ある程度英語がわかると思ったら態度を改めていましたが、たぶん年齢とかから私をどんな人物か推測していたのでしょうが、お客様に対してありえない態度でした。その態度が続いたら文句を言おうと思っていましたが、その後私たちの担当だという先生が現れて、感じがよかったのでよしとしました。事務所の人たちの感じ悪さで星1つマイナスです。ちなみに事務所の女性はお客様の前だというのに構わず「ポケモンゴー」をしていました。

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson and for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time with your child. The photo CD and T-shirt are included in the lesson fee, so we hope you can make use of them. We apologize for any unpleasant experience caused by our staff's response. Based on your feedback, we will strive to provide better service in the future. We look forward to your participation again when you visit Hawaii next time. MAHALO!

この度はサーフィンレッスンへのご参加、そして貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。
お子様との楽しいひと時が過ごせましたこと、大変うれしく思います。
写真入りCDとTシャツはレッスン料に込まれていますのでご活用いただければ幸いです。
お店のスタッフの対応で不愉快な思いをさせてしまったことお詫びいたします。頂きましたご意見を基に今後より良いサービスが提供できるようにスタッフ一同心掛けていきたいと思います。
次回ハワイへいらっしゃった際はまたのご参加お待ちしております。
MAHALO!

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One female participant. 女性1人参加

Reviewed by: MACO

First, I was taught how to stand on the board a few times on land, and then we headed straight to the sea!! It seemed like they chose easy waves for us, and I was able to stand up easily on my first try, which was amazing. There were two instructors helping us catch the waves and one more instructor closer to the shore, with about ten students in total, but I was able to ride a lot of waves without having to wait, which was satisfying. Since surfing mostly involves moving on your own, I had no worries at all participating solo.

まずは陸で数回ボードの上での立ち方を教えてもらって、すぐ海へ!!
乗りやすい波を選んでもらっているのか、1度目で簡単に立てて感動しました。
波に乗せてくれるインストラクター2名と陸寄りに1名いて、生徒は10名くらいいましたが
待つことなくたくさん波乗りできて満足です。
サーフィンはほとんど1人で動くことが多いので、1人参加でも全く心配要らなかったです。

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson.
I understand you may have felt anxious attending alone, but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
The instructor selects waves according to each participant's level, so I believe you had a great time.
We look forward to your next participation when you come to Hawaii.
MAHALO!

サーフィンレッスンのご参加ありがとうございます。
お一人でのご参加でご不安だったと思いますが楽しんで頂けて嬉しく思います。
インストラクターはお客様個々のレベルに合わせて波を選んでおりますので、十分楽しんで頂けたと思います。
ハワイに来られた際はまたのご参加お待ちしてます。
MAHALO!

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Surf HNL - Waikiki Surfing Lessons at Ala Moana Beach

priavte surfing lessons

Reviewed by: Bo Wilhelm

The instructors we had were unbelievably professional, fun, courteous and accomodating. My daughter and I definitely recommend private lessons.

  • Mahalo for everything.

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was tough, but I'm very satisfied! きつかったけど、大満足!

Reviewed by: mihoo

It was a class full of beginners, but most of the participants were able to stand on the board. I was not confident due to my poor sense of balance, but I was relieved that I could get on from the first time. The staff were friendly, creating a great atmosphere, and I was able to enjoy myself as if I were part of the group. However, I struggled with paddling and my arms were sore... But it was a good experience.

初心者の方々ばかりのクラスでしたが、ほとんどの方がボードに立てていました。私はバランス感覚が悪く自信がなかったのですが、一回目から乗ることができて安心しました。スタッフの皆さんが仲良しなので雰囲気がよく、仲間に入れてもらったように楽しく過ごすことができました。ただ、パドリング不慣れで腕がきつかった。。でもいい経験になりました。

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Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson. We strive to provide careful instruction so that even beginners can stand up from the very first lesson, and we are delighted to hear that you were able to do so this time. Our staff gets along well and enjoys working together, so we look forward to the opportunity to go into the ocean with you again next time. MAHALO!

サーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます。
初心者の方でも一回目から立てるように丁寧な指導を心掛けており、今回立つことが出来たとのこと嬉しく思います。
スタッフ一同仲が良く楽しく仕事してますので、また次回来られた際は一緒に海に入れることを楽しみにしています。
MAHALO!

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Surf HNL Private & Group Kapolei Surf Lessons with Local Instructor

Awful

Reviewed by: Tina Haight

Veltra booking is awful they know your a tourist and not familiar with the islands and where things are and they take your money and book you and don't explain you need a boat or plane to get to them and won't refund you

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Warm Aloha Tina,

Unfortunately due to the last minute nature of this cancellation, we are unable to refund your booking in full but a portion has been refunded back to you.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

VELTRA Customer Support

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

I Surfed in Waikiki!!!

Reviewed by: Louise, Maryland, US

The Hans Hedemann Surf School Experience was awesome. I actually surfed on Waikiki waves! What a memory!

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First surfing! 初サーフィン!

Reviewed by: なおぴぃ

It was my first time surfing, and it was in English... I was surprised because I didn't realize that when I signed up. Surfing itself was fun and went by in no time! However, it didn't feel very beginner-friendly.

Also, I wasn't sure if there was a return shuttle, and it felt like I was reluctantly given a ride back, which I didn't like.

Thank you very much!☆

初めてのサーフィンで、しかも英語…
申込みの時に気付かなかったのでびっくりしました。
サーフィン自体は楽しくてあっという間!
ただ、初心者向けではない感じでした。

あと帰りの送迎があるのかないのかわからず、いやいや送って貰った感じでいやでした。

ありがとーございました☆

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Private Surfing Lessons

Reviewed by: Henry

Highly recommended, fun and friendly coaching. Worth trying.

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Surf HNL Private & Group Kapolei Surf Lessons with Local Instructor

Surf lesson for 13 year old

Reviewed by: bmills

Noah did a fantastic job with our 13 year old. Great instruction and one on one attention. Made us feel like it was safe to have him in the surf and he he learned right away getting up on the board right from the start. Highly recommend it and especially the one on one for the younger kids.

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Thanks so much for writing this awesome review about us! Noa is great and he loves to get all of his students up and riding! We hope we get to surf with your son again soon! Mahalo Nui Loa! :)

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

No problem if you don't understand English. 英語解らなくても問題なし

Reviewed by: にひるなあひる

We participated with six people who don't understand English. The content was completely fine for multiple participants, and I recommend it for beginners.

The gentle waves were a bit lacking, but since it's a nature sport, that's understandable. Everyone was able to ride, and we were satisfied. The lesson was in English, but the content was not difficult, so there were no particular language inconveniences.

We were picked up at 8:10 AM at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the activity started at 9:00 AM. It ended at 11:00 AM, and when we requested it afterward, they kindly gave us a free ride back. Thank you very much.

They also provided us with photo data for free, and there were many good pictures, so everyone was happy.

Since they take pictures without you noticing, I recommend being aware of your photo appearance, looking ahead, and striking a pose each time you ride.

英語解らない人達6名で参加しました。複数名でもまったく問題の無い内容で、ビギナーにはお勧めです。

穏やかな波で少々物足りなかったですが、自然スポーツなので致し方なし。全員乗れて満足です。レッスンは英語ですが、難しい内容はないので、言語の不便も特にありませんでした。
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ伯でしたが、8時10分に迎えが来て、9時スタート。11時に終わり、その後お願いしたら快く無料で送ってくれました。ありがとうございます。
写真データも無料でくれて、良い写真たくさんあったので皆も喜んでいました。

気づかれないうちに撮ってくれているので、写真写りを意識して長く、前を見て、ポーズを決めながら毎回乗ることをお勧めします。

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サーフィン・レッスン アラモアナ・ビーチ・パーク 3歳から参加できる! by サーフHNL

Surfing サーフィン

Reviewed by: aaa

The shuttle car was over an hour late, which was very troublesome. After contacting them multiple times, the car finally arrived. The surfing lesson itself was enjoyable.

送迎の車が1時間以上遅れ大変困りました。
何度も連絡してやっと車が来ました。
サーフィンのレッスン自体は楽しかったです。

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