Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My husband experienced it for the first time in 20 years, and it was my first experience, but the staff taught us various things in advance, so we felt safe entering the sea. We had a lesson with three people, including someone from Europe, and they helped us compare the waves so that everyone could ride equally. It was exciting to ride the waves and I was thrilled. I definitely want to participate again.
主人は20年ぶり、私は初体験でしたが、スタッフの方が事前にいろいろ教えてくれ安心して海に入れました。
欧人の方と3人のレッスンでしたが、どの人にもまんべんなく乗れるよう波を見比べてくれ、楽しく波に乗ることができ感激でした。
また、是非参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/15 |
Reviewed by: satomi.
We participated as a group of three women. One of us was a complete beginner, while the other two had only tried it a few times. However, it was our first time surfing in Hawaii... The price was affordable, we wanted to learn from locals, and transportation was included!
While the instructions were in English, I think it would be fine even for those who don't understand English. (There were also people who could speak Japanese.)
In any case, I highly recommend it! The instructors are kind and will definitely help beginners stand up on the board. However, if you prefer a slower pace and more thorough instruction, it might be better to avoid group sessions.
女子3人で参加しましたぁ。
一人はまったくの初心者で、あと2人は数回やった事があるぐらいです。でも、HAWAIIでサーフィンするのは初めてなので・・・。価格も安いし、地元の人に教えてもらいたいし、送迎もついてたので!
教えてもらっている時は英語でしたケド英語が分からない人でも大丈夫だと思いますよー。
(日本語が話せる方もいたので。)
とにかくオススメです!
優しく教えてくれるし、初めての人でも絶対に立てます。
ただ、もっとゆっくりと、しっかり教えて欲しい方などは、グループ参加じゃナイ方が良いかもしれませんね。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/03 |
Reviewed by: kainosuke
It's a waste not to go surfing when you're in Hawaii! I decided to give it a try. As a result, even as a beginner, I was able to stand up on my first wave. The staff takes great care to ensure that everyone can stand up and ride the waves.
However, I noticed that two young Japanese girls were being hit on by the staff. I recommend this experience for those who don't mind that sort of thing and can enjoy it as part of the fun. If you participate as a couple, you probably won't have to worry about such things.
It seems that the staff can speak basic Japanese. Even those who are worried about their English can enjoy themselves without any concerns. The price is likely high because it's aimed at Japanese tourists. Well, you can enjoy it at a reasonable price for what you get.
せっかくハワイに行くのにサーフィンをしないなんて勿体ない!と思って利用しました。結果、初心者でも初めての波で立てました。必ず立って波に乗れるように、スタッフが至れり尽くせりの世話をしてくれます。
が、若い日本人の女の子(2人連れでした)はスタッフにナンパされていました。そういうことを気にしない人、それも含めて楽しめる人に勧めです。カップルで参加すれば、そういった心配もないでしょう。
スタッフは簡単な日本語ならみんなできるようです。英語が心配な人でも安心してたのしめます。値段が高いのは日本人向けだからでしょう。まあ、お値段なりに、お手軽に楽しめます。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/26 |
Reviewed by: NAOMI
I participated with a friend in July☆
I was worried about whether I could stand up since it was my first time surfing, but both of us managed to stand and it was so much fun!!
I am really grateful to our instructor, Yuko. She taught us the basics properly, and when I mentioned that I wanted to surf in Japan, she shared a lot of information.
Yuko is kind, thorough, and... cute♪
Thank you so much!!
It was so enjoyable that although we originally planned to surf for just one day, we added another day on-site!! I highly recommend it for beginners☆
You can participate with peace of mind, and communication is clear, plus they teach the basics in an easy-to-understand way.
If you go to Hawaii, definitely give it a try!!
I will definitely participate again on my next trip to Hawaii!! Yuko, I hope to see you again then☆★☆★
7月に友達と2人で参加しました☆
初めてのサーフィンで立てるかな???と心配していましたが、2人共なんとか立ててすっごく楽しかったです!!
インストラクターのユウコさんには本当に感謝感謝です。
きちんと基礎を教えてもらって、日本でもサーフィンをしたいと言ったら色々と教えてくれました。
親切で丁寧でそして。。。 可愛い♪ ユウコさん!!
本当にありがとうございました!!
楽しすぎて予定ではサーフィンは1日だけだったけど、現地でもう1日追加しました!!
初心者の方には本当におススメです☆
安心して参加できるし、言葉もきちんと通じるし、
基礎から分かりやすく教えてもらえます。
是非ハワイへ行ったときは参加してみてください!!
次回のハワイでも必ず参加します!!
ユウコさんその時はまたお願いします☆★☆★
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Mermaid Marie
I always was interested in surfing and it has been a long time dream of mine to surf. The instructors are extremely helpful and encouraging. I had sooooo much fun and i surprised myself with how many waves I actually caught. I can honestly say that I picked up a new hobby.=)
P.S. Yuko is amazing!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/27 |
Reviewed by: tani
Despite the scheduling difficulties and my insistence, they kindly agreed to help me.
I was able to learn properly from the basics and really catch the waves!! The excitement when I stood up was incredible. When I stumbled in the shallow water, I got a few scrapes, but I see those as proof of my effort. Moreover, the instructor was very friendly and cute. It felt more like hanging out with friends among the girls, which made it even more enjoyable. I had a fantastic time surfing, and it truly became a wonderful memory.
When I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to request Girls Who Surf!!
Thank you, Yuko!!!
どうしても都合が合わず、無理を言ったにも関わらず、
快く引き受けて下さいました。
基礎からちゃんと教えてもらえて、しっかり波に乗れる事ができました!!
立てた時の感動は、半端ないです。
ちょっと浅瀬でコケると、多少傷も出来ますがこれも頑張った証拠だと思えます。
しかも先生は、とてもフレンドリー&キュートです。
女子同士だとお友達みたいな感じでさらに楽しいです。
とても楽しいサーフィンをする事が出来て、本当に
いい思い出になりました。
またハワイに行ったら、是非ガールズフーサーフさんで
お願いしたいと思います!!
yukoさんありがとう!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a bodyboarding lesson. After two hours of instruction, I believe anyone can ride the waves. After taking this lesson, I went bodyboarding in Kailua. I'm glad I took the lesson.
ボディーボードレッスンに参加しました。2時間も教わるとBBは誰でも波に乗ることができると思います。このレッスンを受けた後にカイルアでBBをしました。レッスンを受けておいてよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/30 |
Reviewed by: chie
This is my first trip to Hawaii for a 3-night, 5-day company trip.
Since it's only 3 nights, I thought it would be a waste not to make the most of it! So, I decided to challenge myself to surfing starting from the afternoon of the day I arrived!!!
It's my first time surfing.
The instructor only spoke in English, so to be honest, I was quite nervous...
But with simple Japanese, they guided me to paddle and stand up, saying things like "OK!!!!"
However, they pushed me at the right timing with the waves, so even though it was my first time, I was able to stand up!!
It was so moving!!! So much fun...!!
After returning to Japan, I can't forget that joy, and I'm planning to start surfing!
3泊5日の 社員旅行で 初の HAWAIです。
3泊だから もったいない!!遊び倒さなきゃって 思い
到着した日の 午後から サーフィンに 挑戦!!!
初の サーフィンです。
インストラクターが 英語でしか しゃべれないから 正直
かなりあせりましたが・・・・
簡単な日本語で 漕いで漕いで 立って立って
OK!!!!見たいな感じで・・・
でも うまいこと 波のタイミングで 押してくれるから
初めてなのに 立てることが出来ました!!
感動!!!たのしい・・・・!!
日本に帰ってから あの 楽しさが 忘れらんなくて
はじめるつもりでーす!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: お父さん(^^)
My daughters and I all participated in our "first surfing experience" with excitement. Thanks to our beautiful and kind instructor, we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. We all said, "I wish we could have done more..." as we returned to the hotel, and it became a wonderful family memory. I recommend it for beginners and families!
娘たちと私と三人とも「サーフィン初体験」
ドキドキしながら参加しましたが、美人で優しい
インストラクターさんのおかげでリラックスして
楽しませていただきました。
三人とも「もっとしたかったなあ・・・」なんて言いながら
ホテルに帰り、家族の素敵な思い出になりました。
初心者やファミリーにはお勧めします!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/28 |
Reviewed by: nori
This is my second time taking surfing lessons here, and rather than wanting to take the lessons, I join the class for safety reasons in various ways when I'm alone. It can be dangerous with rocks and coral, but the instructors keep an eye on us and teach us. If you zone out, you might get scolded...
The photographer is capturing the lesson scenes, so if you're interested in having a memory, you can purchase them. By the way, it was about $30 plus tax for one lesson's worth.
こちらでサーフィンレッスンを受けるのは2回目で、レッスンを受けたいというより、いろんな意味で安全なので、ひとりのときは必ずクラスに入ってます。岩やサンゴで危なかったりもしますよね、ちゃんと先生が見張ってて教えてくれます。ぼーっとしてると、叱られたりもしますけど・・・
カメラマンさんが、レッスン風景を撮影してくれてますので、思い出に・・・と思う方は購入出来ますョ。ちなみに、1レッスン分入ってて30ドル+税ぐらいでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/11 |
Reviewed by: RINO★
I went to Hawaii during Golden Week. My husband and I took a three-hour lesson. My husband has been surfing for seven years, and I was a beginner, but he took me to a beach near Ala Moana where there were few people, and we both had a great time.
There were six people in our group, and we had two super cute Japanese instructors, which was an incredible luxury for me to have a surf lesson in Japanese in Hawaii as a beginner. They were gentle when we entered the water and encouraged me, who lacks stamina, so I was able to take the lesson with peace of mind.
My husband really liked the beach with no people, and when he mentioned that he wanted to surf there again the next day, they kindly brought the surfboard to Ala Moana Beach for our lesson the next day. He was very satisfied that he could surf outside of Waikiki without renting a car.
I definitely want to request this again next time.
ゴールデンウィークにハワイに行ってきました。
主人と3時間レッスンを受けました。
主人はサーフィン歴7年、私は初心者でしたが、アラモアナの方のビーチまで車で連れて行ってくれ、人も少なく主人も私も思う存分楽しめました。
6名のグループでしたが、日本人の超カワイイインストラクターが2人付いてくれて、初心者の私にはハワイで日本語のサーフレッスンが受けられるなんて最高に贅沢でした。
海に入っても優しく、そして体力のない私を励ましてくださり、安心してレッスンを受けることができました。
主人はこの人のいないビーチがすごく気に入り、次の日もここのビーチでサーフィンをしたいと言ってみると、
次の日のレッスンに合わせて、サーフボードをアラモアナのビーチまで持ってきて下さいました。
レンタカーを借りずにワイキキの海以外でサーフィンができ、大満足の様子でした。
次回も是非お願いしたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/09 |
Reviewed by: shinsuke
I originally started shortboarding in Japan, but I struggled with takeoff. I felt some resistance to lessons in Japan, so I thought I would participate in Hawaii instead.
As a man, I wondered how it would be with only female instructors, but the atmosphere was quite friendly and pleasant. The instructor was, of course, beautiful (laughs). The lessons were tailored to my level, and the teaching was both theoretical and easy to understand, allowing me to grasp the concepts during the lesson! Of course, I worked on perfecting my takeoff as well!
As soon as I returned to Japan, I challenged myself on the shortboard and was able to take off right away!
I finally became a surfer. Thank you, instructor Yu-ko!!
もともと日本でショートボードを始めたのですが、テイクオフがなかなか難しくつまずいてました。日本でのレッスンはなんか抵抗もあり、ハワイでならと思い参加しました。
男性として女性だけのインストラクターでどうかな?と思いましたが、なかなかフレンドリーな感じで雰囲気もよかったです。
インストラクターはもちろん美女でした(笑)
レッスンも私のレベルにあった教え方をして頂き、理論的かつ分かりやすい教え方で納得しながらレッスンできました!
もちろん、テイクオフも完璧になるまでに!
早速、日本へ帰ってきてからショートでチャレンジも、すぐにテイクオフできました!
やっとサーファーになれました、
インストラクターのyu-koさんありがとう!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/21 |
Reviewed by: savvy
I went with my two sisters in late March. My sister and I were a bit nervous since it was our first experience, but the instructor was such a nice person (and super cute!!) that all our tension disappeared.
With her assistance, all three of us were able to stand up, and we were so thrilled!! Three hours flew by in no time. It was so much fun that we immediately made a reservation for the next day. We were completely captivated by the waves in Hawaii for two days.
I definitely want to rely on Girls Who Surf again next time!!
3月下旬に3姉妹で行ってきました。
私と妹は初体験だったので、少し緊張していましたが、インストラクターのお姉さんが、それはもういい人で(しかも超カワイイ!!)さっきまでの緊張はどこへやら・・
お姉さんにアシストしてもらいながら、3人とも立てるようになり、大感激!!
3時間なんてあっとゆう間でした。
あまりの面白さに、次の日も即予約^^
2日間ハワイの波に夢中でした。
次回も必ずガールズ・フー・サーフさんにお世話になりたいと思ってます!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Surfin' Steve
Learning to surf must be on just about everyone's 'must-do' list when they come to Hawaii. It was on mine because my Dad surfed in California while he was with the Marines.
I rented a board in Waikiki and went out on my own. Paddling is great exercise but I wasn't even able to stand up. I found an ad for Girls Who Surf in the Army MWR magazine and called them. At my first lesson, I was able to stand up and ride on a half dozen waves!
I went for another seven lessons over the next five months progressing from using a 12-foot board to being able to surf with a 7-foot board. I wanted to progress fast and the instructors at Girls Who Surf gave me the skills to do it.
Through Girls Who Surf, I gained confidence, strength endurance in my upper body and have improved my balance skills. My first lesson wore me out paddling for waves. Eight months later, I was able to paddle a mile to a surf-break then surf for an hour-and-a-half and still had energy to spare
My friend Jackie wa
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: kiki
Great company for a first time surfer, girls are awesome instructors who really make u feel empowered! Totally feel like I had a great surf experience.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on December 24th. Since we had never surfed before, we were a bit anxious about surfing itself and learning in English, but it was more enjoyable than we expected.
The instructor couldn't speak Japanese, but he was very kind and taught us in a way that was easy to understand. They also provided longer surfboards, so we were able to catch waves right away.
I think the instruction itself involves gestures, so it's okay if you don't understand much English, but being able to speak English would definitely enhance the experience.
Perhaps due to lack of exercise, I had muscle soreness starting the next day.
However, if I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to learn at Girls Who Surf.
12月24日に参加しました。私たちは今までにサーフィンをしたことがなかったので、サーフィン自体も不安でしたし、英語で習うのも少し心配でしたが、予想以上に楽しめました。
インストラクターの方は日本語が話せませんでしたが、とても優しく、わかりやすく教えてくれました。サーフボードも長めのものを用意してくれていたので、すぐに波に乗ることができました。
サーフィンの指導自体は身振り手振りもあるので、多少英語がわからなくても大丈夫だとは思いますが、英語は話せたほうが楽しめるとは思います。
運動不足のせいか、次の日から筋肉痛になりました。
でも、またハワイに行ったら必ずガールズ・フー・サーフで習いたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/04 |
Reviewed by: おきゃん
My husband participated, and it seems he had a great time. There were about ten participants, including three Japanese people, ranging from a 13-year-old girl to couples.
Three staff members assisted, and after a basic explanation, they took us to the shallow waters (it's really shallow; you can stand even when you go out quite far).
He mentioned that even beginners were able to stand on the board and ride the waves. My husband, who doesn't usually exercise, talked about having muscle pain in his arms in the afternoon, but he was smiling and happily saying, "It hurts~" (laughs).
They also sold photo data on a CD as a keepsake. It costs $30, but it includes photos of my husband riding the board, which made for some really fun memories. The photos also include others who participated in the school with us, adding to the wonderful memories.
I was on a different tour, so I didn't see it directly, but my husband was captured vividly on the board, riding the waves, and then... falling off the board, which made for lively conversations about the actual experience.
Since everyone participated, it was hard to take photos of ourselves. The CD also included beautiful photos of Hawaii beyond just that day's events, so I recommend purchasing it.
参加したのは、主人だったのですが、とても楽しかったようです。13歳の女の子からカップルまで、日本人3人を含む10名ほどの参加者がいたようです。
3人のスタッフが付いてくれ、基本的な説明のあと、遠浅(ほんとに遠浅の海です。えっと思う場所まで置きに出ても足がつきます)へボードを持っていきます。
初心者でもボードに立ち、波に乗ることができたとのことでした。日ごろ運動をしない主人は、午後から筋肉痛で腕が痛いと話していましたが、ニコニコと嬉しそうに「いたい~」と話していました(笑)
また、想い出になる写真のデータをCDで販売していました。30ドルとなりますが、主人がボードに乗っている姿を連写してくれている写真などが含まれているので、とても楽しい想い出の写真になりました。写真には、一緒にスクールに参加した方も含まれます。これもすてきな想い出になりました。
私は、別のツアーに参加していたため、直接様子を見ていないのですが、主人がボードに乗り、波に乗り、そして・・・ボードから落ちていく姿が克明に写されいて、実際の様子に話が盛り上がりました。
参加した全員が置きに出ますので、自分たちを写真にはなかなか撮れません。CDには、当日の様子以外にもハワイの素敵な写真が入っていましたので購入をお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/01 |
Reviewed by: John
I was worried about this activity, but it turned out to be a great experience. Our instructor, Johnny, was attentive, motivated and dedicated to the 3 of us that he was teaching. He kept us going for the 2 hours we were in the water, even when we felt to tired to continue.
Note: You have to be in good physical condition to undertake this activity, it is exhausting, but worth it
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Toby and the staff were great! Was thrilled to get up on the waves and even have pictures to prove it! Great activity!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family, and everyone was able to stand up on the board on the first try! After a brief explanation of how to stand at the shop, we headed straight to the beach. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a day with no waves, so we had to try with small ones, but with the instructor's help, I was able to stand up! I had previously thought surfing wasn't for me, but my perspective has changed! My body was really close to its limits (laughs), but the instructors were fun and entertaining. I definitely want to challenge myself again next time!
However, one disappointing thing was the CD of photos sold at the end. I recommend that those who wish to purchase it check all the photos before buying! There might be cases where it features specific people, and you might not be in any of them.
ファミリーで参加しましたが、全員1回で立つことが出来ました!
簡単にショップで立ち方の説明を受け早速ビーチへ。残念ながら波がない日だったようで小さい波でのトライだったのですが、先生に思いっきり押してもらい立つことが出来ました!
今までサーフィンはあんまり…と思っていましたが、考えが変わりました!本当に身体は限界に近くなってましたが(笑)、先生達も楽しい人で面白かったです。次回もぜひ挑戦したいと思います!
ただ一つ残念だったのが、最後に販売される写真のCDです。
購入される方は全部の写真を確認してから購入することをお勧めします!意外に特定の人ばかりで自分が写っていない…と言うことがありますので。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
There was no shuttle service. We had to carry the board ourselves, and it was just too expensive... Wouldn't half the price be reasonable?
送迎ありませんでした。ボードは個人で歩いて運ぶし
とにかく高い・・・・半分の値段でいいのでは?
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Elaine
All of the staff at Hans Hedemann are just wonderful, from the driver, to the instructor at the shop, all the instructors in the ocean, and even the cameraman! Everyone was just so friendly, laughing and smiling, and making sure we were having a good time. My fiance and I had an awesome time and would recommend this surf school to everybody. The pictures came out great, thank you camera man!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I tried surfing for the first time in my life, and it was really fun!! Before entering the ocean, there was a lesson on paddling at the shop, and then we moved to the sea. It was time for the real thing. The instructor was quite strict, but everyone was able to ride the waves, and we had a great time!!! It was a morning course, but after it ended, I went shopping and made the most of my day. I highly recommend it. However, the next day my arms were sore from the muscle strain, and I cut the soles of my feet on coral, which was tough.
生まれて初めてサーフィンやりましたが、かなり楽しかったです!!
海に入る前にお店でパドリングなどの講習があり、その後
海に移動。さっそく本番。
先生かなり厳しかったですが、皆さん波乗りできていて、とても楽しめました!!!
午前中のコースだったのですが、終わった後、ショッピングに行ったり、1日を有意義に使えました。
おすすめです。
ただ、次の日は腕が筋肉痛&サンゴ?で足の裏を切ったのでつらかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/01/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time surfing, but the instructor taught me carefully, making it easy to understand and fun!
初めてのサーフィンでしたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えて下さったので、分かりやすくて楽しかったです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ハイディ
First, I was taught how to paddle and stand in the shop. Although I could hardly understand Japanese, they taught me multiple times until I understood, so I didn't have any trouble at all.
When we started the lesson in the ocean, I was initially scared of the big rocks and coral and couldn't stand up, but I was able to ride the waves quickly once I calmed down. The coaches were really funny, and while we were waiting for the waves, they chatted a lot, which made it really enjoyable. They encouraged me many times, which motivated me to keep going even when my body was tired!
I definitely want to go again!
最初にショップの中でパドリングや立ち方を教えてもらいました。日本語がほとんど通じなかったのですが、理解できるまで何度も教えてくれたので、全然困らなかったです。
海でレッスンを開始して、最初は大きな岩やサンゴが怖くて立てなかったのですが、落ち着いてやればすぐに乗れるようになりました。コーチ達は本当に面白い人たちで、波を待っている間もいっぱいしゃべってくれてほんとに楽しかったし、何度も励ましてくれてやる気を起こさせてくれるので、体が疲れていても最後までがんばれました!
また行きたいなと思いました!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2007/11/23 |
Reviewed by: ナーナン
Before heading to the sea, I was taught how to stand on the board inside the shop. The instructor taught me in broken Japanese, but once we got into the water, the instructor spoke only English except for a few phrases like "paddle," "stand," "come here," and "danger." I don't understand English at all, so even if I had questions or things I wanted to know, I couldn't get my point across, which made me anxious in the water.
I had surfed once in Japan just for fun, so I could manage somewhat without starting from scratch, but my companion was a complete beginner and not very athletic, so they struggled with paddling. I felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, and I don't think it was a very good school.
There were about four instructors in the water (with many students), and one of the Black instructors was particularly strict, to the point of being harsh. He would push his board towards students in front of him without any concern, which could have caused serious accidents.
I think it would be tough for someone with no surfing experience and no understanding of English.
海に向かう前に、店内でボードに立つ立ち方を教わりました。その先生は日本語(カタコト)で教えてくれましたが、
海に入ってからの先生は、日本語は全く理解できず、「こいで」「立って」「こっち来て」「危ない」以外は全て英語でした。
私は英語が全くダメなので、わからない事や、聞きたい事があっても理解してもらえず、海の中では不安でした。
サーフィンは日本で1回遊び程度にやった事があるので、いちから教えてもらわなくてもそれなりにできましたが、私の連れは全く初めてで運動もできる方ではなかったので、パドリングもうまくできなかったのですが、放置されたり、あまりいいスクールではないかなと思います。
海の中の先生は4人くらいいましたが(生徒はいっぱい)、そのうちの黒人の先生は特に厳しいというか、ひどかったです。前に生徒がいるのにそこに向かって平気でボードを押されたりして、ぶつかったら一大事なのに。。。
サーフィンの経験が全くなく、英語も全くわからない方は厳しいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/10/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We gathered at the school office and practiced how to stand on a surfboard. After that, we each took two surfboards and walked across the street to the beach, immediately getting into the water and following the instructor. As someone who doesn't exercise much, I was already exhausted by this point. I desperately followed the instructor's commands of "Paddle!" and "Stand up!" By the end of the day, all participants were able to stand on their boards. It felt truly refreshing to glide through the wind. I'm really glad I participated. One downside was that the ocean floor was covered in rocks and corals. When I got back to the hotel and looked at my feet, I found many scrapes and was bleeding. (laughs) I think it would be good to take some precautions for that.
スクール事務所に集合して、簡単にサーフボードの上にどうやって立つのかを練習後、二人で2枚づつサーフボードを持って道を渡ってビーチまで歩き、即水に入って先生の後についてこいでいきます。運動不足の私はこのあたりで既にへとへとでした。先生の「こいで!」「立って!」の声にあわせて、後は必死。その日の参加者はすぐに全員板の上に立つことができました。風を切って進むときは本当に爽快です。本当に参加してよかったです。一つだけ、難点は、海の底が岩?サンゴ?だらけでした。ホテルに帰って足を見たらたくさんの擦り傷から流血していました。(笑)何か対策をしてゆくと良いと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our 17, 15, and 12 year old all had a great experience. All of them got up several times and are very glad they did it. Two of the kids wore short sleeve shirts and wish they wore long sleeve as they both had quite a rash on the arm from rubbing against the board.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/08/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since the children participated, my child was in a private session while I was in a semi-private session, with two instructors for the three of us. We booked a full three hours, but unlike surfing in Japan, the waves kept coming, and in the end, we could only last an hour and a half. It felt quite wasteful. Perhaps because we were experienced, the briefing on land was shorter? The kids were able to ride the waves that kept coming and seemed to feel great when praised. When I called to confirm our arrival, I received a confirmation call that evening. They asked for our weights, so I thought they would prepare boards suited for each of us, but all three of us ended up with soft tops (urethane boards). While they have buoyancy, I wonder if they might not be suitable for practice. The point is that from the yacht harbor next to the Hilton Rainbow Tower, even children can paddle out easily, so I think beginners and kids can participate without any trouble. The instructors didn't speak any Japanese, so if we had been better at English, our conversations would have flowed more, and it would have been even more enjoyable.
子供も参加したので、子供はプライベート、私はセミプライベートでの参加でしたが、インストラクター2人に私たち親子3人という形でした。たっぷり3時間予約しましたが、日本でのサーフィンとちがいどんどん波がくるので、結局1時間半しか体力が持ちませんでした。かなりもったいなかったです。経験者ということもあり、陸でのブリーフィングも短めだったのでしょうか?子供たちはどんどん来る波に乗って行き、誉められとても気分がよかったようです。到着確認の電話をしたらその晩に確認電話がありました。体重を聞かれたので、それぞれにあったボードを用意してくれるのかと思ったら、3人ともソフトップ(ウレタンボード)でした。浮力はあるのですが、練習にはならないかも?と思います。ポイントは、ヒルトンレインボータワー横のヨットハーバーから子供でも十分パドルアウトできるので、初心者、子供さんでもらくらく参加でくるとおもいます。インストラクターは日本語はまったくしゃべれないので、私たちがもっと英語ができたら会話もはずんで、もっと楽しかったでしょうね。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/31 |
Reviewed by: ひよこ
I went surfing for the first time. I wasn't very enthusiastic at first since a friend invited me, but after trying it, I completely fell in love with it. The instructor was quite strict, but I participated in a group and was able to stand up on the board in just one or two hours, so I'm grateful for that. It was so much fun that I definitely want to participate again!
初めてサーフィンをしました。友人に誘われたので最初はそれほど乗り気ではなかったのですが、やってみてすっかりとりこになりました。先生が割と厳しかったのですが、グループで参加し、1,2時間で立たせてもっらったので感謝です。とっても楽しかったので、ぜひぜひまた参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/07/29 |
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