All Reviews for Stand Up Paddle Rental & Lessons

I participated with a friend. The instructor was very helpful, and we had a full hour of fun! We started with some practice and then did stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while maneuvering the board and paddle. It was reassuring to know that if we fell, help would be there right away, and the sea wasn't too deep, so we could enjoy SUP without worry.

Gradually, we were able to go where we wanted and even lie down on the board, enjoying our free time.

Before trying it, I thought it might be difficult and didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be the most enjoyable time of my trip to Hawaii. I want to do it again!

友達と2人で参加しました。インストラクターの方が付いてくださり、1時間たっぷり楽しめました！最初は練習から始まり、ボートとパドルを操りながらSUPしました。落ちてもすぐ助けてくれるので安心ですし、海も凄く深いわけではないので気軽にSUPできます。

次第に自分で行きたい場所に行ったりボードの上に寝転がったり、自由な時間を過ごすことができました。

やる前は難しいかなとあまり期待していなかったのですが、ハワイ旅行の中で一番楽しい時間になりました。またやりたいです！

Due to strong winds, we started with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the river, but since it was my first time, it actually worked out well... At the end, I tried it in the ocean, and as they said, it was completely different from the river. However, thanks to the feeling I gained from paddling on the river and especially to Mieko's careful and precise instruction, I was able to stand a little in the ocean despite the strong winds, which was amazing!!! I think I'm going to get hooked on this! SUP with Mieko in the beautiful ocean of Kailua is highly recommended. The pizza for lunch was delicious too, and I will definitely come back to do SUP again!!! The staff were all friendly and great people, which made it fun. Thank you very much.

強風の為、始め川でのSUPでしたが初SUPだったのでむしろ良かったです…最後に試しにと海でのトライ、言われてた通り川と海とでは別物でした。でも予め川で感覚を掴んだ事と、何よりみえこさんの丁寧かつ的確な指導のお陰で、強風の中、海でも少しだけ立つ事が出来て最高でした！！！癖になりそうです！カイルアの美しい海で、みえこさんとのSUP、本当にお勧めです。ランチのピザも美味しかったし、またSUPしに戻ってきます！！！スタッフの方もみんなフレンドリーで良い人達で楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

The instructor is a Hawaiian uncle (or grandfather?) who seems to have merged with the sea, a true professional. He was very friendly and remembered some necessary Japanese phrases (like "paddle" and "paddle more").

When you go into the water with the instructor, you can go quite deep. I was able to see a turtle swimming by. I can't forget the turtle that looked over at me while taking a slow breath.

Whether you're traveling as a couple or with family, you absolutely should try paddle surfing!

先生はハワイアンのおじさん（おじいさん？）で、
もはや海と同化しているようなプロです。
感じもよくて、必要な日本語も覚えていました。
（漕いで～、もっと漕いで～など）

先生と海に入るときはかなり深いところまで行けます。
カメが横を泳いでいくのも見られました。
ゆっくり息継ぎをしながらこっちをじろりと見たカメさんが忘れられないです。

二人旅でも、家族でも、パドルサーフィンは絶対やったほうがいいですよ！

Thanks to our guide Mieko, we had a very enjoyable experience. Before heading out to sea, she made sure we practiced thoroughly, and as a result, we were able to smoothly reach the open waters. We were told that the difficulty varies with the weather and waves, but it seemed we had the best conditions that day, allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful sea and sky. I lacked the courage to stand up while landing on the island, so I spent a lot of time sitting, but my husband was determined to stand and did his best. He fell off about three times during the round trip. Still, he said it felt great to stand and paddle, and he experienced a sense of accomplishment. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch, and after the SUP, we were able to borrow bicycles to explore the stunning scenery around us. Afterward, we were both sound asleep on the bus, feeling pleasantly tired. When we come back to Hawaii, I definitely want to experience SUP with Mieko again! I am truly grateful for the wonderful memories we made on our last day in Hawaii. Thank you very much.

ガイドのミエコさんのおかげでとても楽しい経験をさせてもらいました。海に出る前にしっかりと練習を叩き込んで下さり、その甲斐もあって順調に沖まで出ることが出来ました。天気と波によってハードさが違うと言われましたが私達はベストコンディションの日だったようで綺麗な海、空を満喫することができました。向こうの島までの上陸で落ちる勇気が無い私は座ってる時間が長かったですが主人は立つことメインで頑張っていました。往復で３回くらい落ちていました。それでも、やはり立って漕いで気持ち良かった、達成感があったと言っていました。お昼も美味しいランチ、SUP終了後には自転車も貸してもらい周辺の絶景を楽しむことができました。終わった後はバスの中で夫婦爆睡で心地よい疲労感がありました。
又ハワイに来た時にはミエコさんのSUP経験したいです！！ハワイ最終日とてもいい思い出が出来たこと本当に感謝しております。
ありがとうございました。

This was a great tour! The driver was very good & had a lot of knowledge about the island! We stopped at a Macadamia nut farm & we didn’t even know that it was a scheduled stop! It was pretty cool! We snorkeled & went kayaking as well! They were all exciting activities! You definitely don’t want to rush the experience!

My husband and I participated in a semi-private stand-up paddle lesson. We were lucky because there were no other participants, so it was just the two of us! Our instructor was someone who had taught English in Japan, and the lesson was easy to understand as it included some simple Japanese. We learned how to paddle on the beach and quickly went into the sea, focusing mostly on practical experience, which was a lot of fun!

Before we started, I was more nervous than my husband, but in the end, I enjoyed it more than he did! (laughs) The instructor didn't stay right next to us the whole time; he was close at first but then let us enjoy ourselves freely! Another staff member took photos and videos for us, and although I hadn't planned to buy any, there were so many great pictures that I ended up purchasing a few as keepsakes! (laughs)

I only brought enough money for tips, but when I asked, they gave me a voucher, so I could buy them later with a credit card. It was great that I could receive the data on a USB.

Also, March was colder than I expected, so even wearing a long-sleeve rash guard, I felt cold. I'm glad I didn't fall into the sea. My husband, who wore a short-sleeve shirt, fell a few times and said it was very cold.

主人と二人でスタンドアップパドルのセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。他に参加者はいなく、私たちだけのレッスンとなりラッキーでした！日本で英語の先生をしていた方が私たちの先生で、簡単な日本語を交えながらのレッスンだったのでわかりやすかったです。浜辺で乗り方を教わり、すぐに海に入りほとんどが実践という感じで、とても楽しかったです！
やる前は、主人よりも私の方がビビっていたのですが、結果、私の方が楽しんでしまいました！(笑)
先生もずーっと横についているわけでもなく、最初だけ近くにいてくれましたがほとんど自由に楽しめました！別のスタッフが写真や動画も撮ってくれていて、買うつもりはなかったけど、とてもいい写真が多く記念に写真だけ買いました(笑)
お金もチップ分しか持ってきていなかったので、聞いたら引き換えの紙を渡され、後からでもクレジットカードで買えました。データをUSBでもらえるのでよかったです。
あと、3月は思った以上に寒かったので、長袖のラッシュガード着てても寒かったです。海に落ちなくてよかったです。主人は半袖で何度か落ちてとても寒かったと言っていました。

Surfing itself was as enjoyable as I had expected. I was hoping for a photo shoot, but there was no information about it, so I thought it would be nice to have some guidance.

サーフィン自体は思っていた通りで楽しかったです。
撮影を希望していたのですが、
撮影案内などがなく、案内があればいいなと思いました

I participated in a semi-private SUP lesson in perfect weather and just the right climate. The instructor was very skilled in Japanese and was friendly, making the experience enjoyable. Doing SUP while feeling the sea breeze was very pleasant! There were some waves, and at one point, the instructor helped me ride the waves, which was fun.

天候にも恵まれ、ちょうど良い気候の中、Supセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。インストラクターの方は日本語とても上手で、フレンドリーに接してくださり、とても楽しみながら体験することができました。海風を感じながら 行う Supはとても気持ち良かったです‼少し波もあり、途中インストラクターが波に乗せてくれたりして、楽しかったです。

I experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time during a personal trip to celebrate my retirement. Thanks to the instructor, I was able to stand up early on, and I am grateful for the guidance. After returning home, I received the photos and videos taken by the photographer, so I can relive the excitement of my first SUP experience anytime.

定年退職を記念した個人旅行で初めて体験しました。インストラクターのおかげで早い段階で立ち上がる事が出来、指導に感謝です。帰国後カメラマン撮影の写真と動画を送ってもらったのでいつでも感動の初SUP体験を見る事が出来るようになりました。

I tried it for the first time.
I received a brief lecture at the beginning, and then it was all about the experience.
I learned in Japanese from a local person.
It was fun.

初めてチャレンジしました。
初めに少しレクチャーを受けて、あとは体験ーでした。
現地の方から、日本語で教わりました。
楽しかったです。

On December 27th, I participated with my husband and daughter. It was our first experience, but thanks to the precise guidance of our instructor, Mieko, we were able to land on the island! I was impressed by Mieko's teaching ability and her personality. We were blessed with the best weather and had a really fun day. We also took a lot of photos, which became wonderful memories. I would love to participate again next time.

12月27日、夫と娘と三人で参加。
初めての体験でしたが、インストラクターのミエコさんの的確なご指導のおかげで、島に上陸できました！
ミエコさんの指導力と、人柄に感動
最高のお天気にも恵まれ、とっても楽しい一日をすごすことができました。
写真もたくさん撮っていただき、本当にいい思い出になりました。また、次回も参加したいです。

When I heard we were going to the island across, I thought, "Really!?" But it turned out that sitting and paddling was easier than I expected. I realized that standing on the board requires getting used to falling and having some momentum (laughs). Thanks to Mieko, both my daughter and I were able to stand and paddle, and the scenery of the island was amazing! Thank you very much!

向かいの島に行くと聞いた時は「本当に！？」と思いましたが、思ったより座って漕ぐのは大丈夫でした。ボードに立つには落ちることへの慣れと勢いだな、と思いました(笑)みえこさんのお陰で娘も私も立って漕ぐ事もでき、島の風景も最高でした！有難うございました！

It was my first time trying stand-up paddle surfing, and I was worried about causing trouble for the other participants, so I joined a private lesson. At first, I had a hard time standing up, but thanks to the instructor's kind advice, I was able to enjoy it very much in the second half! Thank you so much!!

スタンドアップパドル・サーフィン自体初めてで、ツアー参加者にご迷惑をおかけするのはどうかと･･･プライベートレッスンに参加しました。
最初はなかなか立てなかったのですが、インストラクターの親切なアドバイスのお陰で後半は非常に楽しむことが出来ました♪
本当に有難うこざいました！！

It was my first time in Hawaii and also my first time doing SUP. I was unsure if I could get on the board, and I was worried about whether I could reach the island due to the strong winds and high waves that day. However, instructors Mieko and Masa taught us carefully and provided constant support, which made the experience enjoyable. Mieko and Masa called each participant by their first names and paid close attention to everyone.

I was advised not to bring cameras or phones to the ocean, but both of them took many photos during the SUP and on the island, and they sent them to us right after we returned.

During free time, they offer free snorkeling gear and bicycles, so you can explore the beach and the town of Kailua. Everyone at the shop was very kind and friendly, and they shared recommendations for spots in Kailua.

Although it was windy and it rained at one point, the ocean was very beautiful and refreshing. I truly had a fun and fulfilling time. I definitely want to do SUP again.

The only thing I found concerning was that the lockers were small and couldn't fit larger bags. (We managed to squeeze in our slightly larger backpacks.)

ハワイもSUPも初めてでした。
ボードに乗れるのか自信がなかったのと、当日風が強くて波が高かったので島までたどり着けるか不安でしたが、インストラクターのミエコさんとマサさんが丁寧に教えてくださり、常にフォローしてくれたので、楽しく過ごせました。
ミエコさん、マサさんは参加者を全員下の名前で呼んで1人ずつしっかり気にかけてくださいました。
カメラ、携帯は持っていかない方が海へ持っていかない方が良いとのことでしたが、SUP中も島でもお2人がたくさん写真を撮ってくれて、戻ってから直ぐに送ってくれました。

自由時間にはお店でシュノーケルや自転車を無料で貸してくださいますので、ビーチやカイルアの街も散策できます。
お店の方は全員とても親切でフレンドリーで、カイルアのオススメスポットなども教えてくれました。

風が強く、途中で雨も振りましたが、海がとても綺麗で気持ちが良かったです。
本当に楽しく充実した時間を過ごせました。SUPも是非またやりたいです。


唯一気になったことは、ロッカーが小さくあまり大きな荷物が入らないこと。（私達は少し大きめのリュックを無理矢理押し入れてなんとかなりました）

I started off worried because I made a mistake with the pickup location for the shuttle, which caused inconvenience for the participants and staff. However, I was the only one participating in the SUP, and instructor Mieko taught me one-on-one! We crossed the sea to the island, and although I tried to stand up several times, I ended up falling in the water. I realized that getting back on the board requires a lot of strength, and I reflected on my lack of exercise lately.

Once we landed on the island, Mieko taught me about the island's ecosystem and took some photos for me. Before I knew it, the lesson was over. For lunch, I chose the recommended garlic-heavy pizza and I'm writing this experience while eating. I'll relax on the beach until the afternoon shuttle.

送迎のピックアップの場所を間違えて、参加者の皆さんやスタッフの皆さんに迷惑をかけたところからスタートしたので、どうなることかと心配しましたが、SUP参加者は私だけでインストラクターのミエコさんがマンツーマンで教えてくれました！
島まで海を渡っていくのですが、何回か立ち上がるけど、ドボンと落水…。ボードに乗り上げるのも体力いるんだと、日々の運動不足を反省しました。
島に上陸してからは、ミエコさんに島の生態系を教えてもらったり、写真を撮ってもらったり。
あっという間にレッスン終了してしまいました。ランチはオススメのガーリック強めのピザを選び、食べながらこの体験談を書いてます。
午後の送迎まではビーチでまったりします。

I participated with my mother. Since it was windy, we had a SUP experience on the river instead of Kailua Beach, but it felt like a jungle cruise and we had a lot of fun! It was quite hard, and due to our lack of exercise, I had muscle pain that night, and my mother had it the next day (laughs), but it was a great experience! Our guide, Mieko, was cheerful and humorous, which made it very enjoyable, and she took a lot of photos for us!

Also, during the free time in the morning, we were able to bike to Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

Next, I want to try SUP in the ocean!

母と2人で参加しました。風が強かったのでカイルアビーチではなく川でのSUP体験でしたが、ジャングルクルーズみたいな感じで楽しめました！結構ハードで、普段の運動不足のため私はその日の夜から、母は翌日から(笑)筋肉痛になりましたが、とてもいい体験でした！
ガイドのみえこさんも明るくユーモアのある方でとても楽しかったです写真もたくさん撮っていただきました！
また、午前中のフリータイムでは自転車でラニカイビーチやカイルアビーチに行くことができました。

次は海でもSUPをしてみたいと思います！！

Only the two of us signed up, so it was essentially a private lesson. After checking in, the instructor came, and we started the lesson. Although it was partly our misunderstanding, it unexpectedly turned into a surfing lesson instead of the planned SUP. Since we wanted to do SUP, to be honest, surfing was incredibly tiring, and we ended the lesson in less than an hour. I wish they had asked us at the beginning whether we wanted to do surfing or SUP.

申し込みしたのは私たち2人だけで実質プライベートレッスンでした。
受付をした後、インストラクターの方が来られていざレッスンへ。
私たちの認識不足だったのもありますが、勝手にサーフィンのレッスンになっており、SUPの予定だったのであれ？というままサーフィンになりました。
SUPをやりたかったので、正直サーフィンは疲労感が半端なく、1時間もたたずにレッスンを終了してもらいました。
サーフィンかSUPかなので、最初に聞いてほしかったです。

I had a tough time taking surfing lessons elsewhere before, so I thought, why not try SUP? It seemed like they decided whether to go in the morning or afternoon based on the sea conditions on the day. On the day I participated, the morning was free, and we did SUP in the afternoon. In the morning, I rented a bike and went to Lanikai Beach to play in the water. After having lunch, we did SUP. I was a bit worried about keeping up with two young girls since we were two middle-aged men.

First, at the shop, they carefully explained how to hold the paddle, how to paddle, how to stand, how to turn, and other precautions. We carried the boards and headed to the sea! However, the sea and wind conditions changed constantly, and we struggled against the wind, making it hard to reach the uninhabited island. I couldn't balance well enough to stand, so I ended up paddling while sitting the whole way... Everyone finally made it to the island after about 50 minutes! I was exhausted, but the sense of achievement was incredible.

While circling the island, we took a lot of photos, and on the way back, we had a tailwind, so we arrived in just about 10 minutes. I tried to stand and paddle again on the way back, but I kept falling over, struggling with my balance. Still, it was so much fun. Others were able to stand smoothly, so I think my core strength and balance are lacking (laughs). I was really tired, but since I enjoyed it so much, I rented a board in Waikiki the next day to practice again. I think I might be hooked. Thank you so much to our instructor Mieko and everyone who participated with us!

以前別の所でサーフィンレッスンを受けてなかなか大変だったので、ではSUPはどうだ？と参加。当日の海の状況を見てから午前中に行うか午後にするか決めているようでした。参加した日は午前中はフリー。午後からSUP。午前中は自転車を借りラニカイビーチまで行き海遊び。ランチを食べてからSUPです。若い女子2人組と一緒に我々中年2人ついていけるか少々不安。最初にショップでパドルの持ち方、漕ぎ方、立ち方、方向転換の仕方その他注意等丁寧に説明してくれます。ボードを運びいざ海へ！が、やはり海、風の状況はは刻々と変わるようで、風に翻弄され目指す無人島へはなかなかたどり着けつけず、立とうにもバランスが取れず、結局行きは最後まで座ってひたすら漕ぐ...。みんな50分ぐらいかけてやっと島へ上陸！ヘロヘロでしたが達成感は凄かったです。島をぐるりと一周しながら、写真も沢山撮って頂き、帰りは追い風なので10分ぐらいであっという間に着きました。帰りに再び立って漕ぐ事に何度もチャレンジしましたが、へっぴり腰でなかなか上手くいかず落ちてばかりでしたがそれでも凄く楽しかったです。他の方はすいーっと立ててましたので、これは私の体幹やバランス感覚がポンコツなんだと思います（笑）凄く疲れたけれど、楽しかったので次の日ワイキキでボードレンタルして再び練習しました。ハマりそうです。インストラクターのミエコさん、一緒に参加した方大変お世話になりました！

We gathered at the hotel at 7:50 AM, and after arriving at the location, we were told we had free time until 11:45, which was a bit of a letdown. I wish the tour schedule had included a timeline in advance.

It was nice to be able to rent a bike and explore Lanikai Beach during that time.

As for the SUP, the instructor guided us very well, and after reaching the island, they took many photos, which made for great memories. It's a shame we don't have any photos of us while we were doing SUP.

朝7:50にホテルに集合し、現地に着いた後11:45まで自由時間と言われたのは、ちょっと拍子抜けしました。事前にツアー内容にタイムスケジュールに入れておいてくれれば良かったかな、と思います。

ラニカイビーチへその間自転車を借りて散策出来たのは良かったです。

肝心のSUPは、先生が上手に誘導して下さったり、島にたどり着いた後沢山写真を撮って下さったので良い想い出になりました。SUPしている所の写真がないのが残念でした。

I had experienced stand-up paddleboarding a few times in my local sea, but it was my first time in the waters of Waikiki. The waves were a bit rough, making it difficult to maintain my balance, but thanks to the kind support of the instructor, I had a great time. Thank you!

SUPは何度か地元の海で体験していましたが、ワイキキの海では初めてでした。
波は少し荒めでバランスをとるのが難しかったですが、インストラクターの親切な対応で楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました！

Since it was more beginner-friendly than Waikiki, I experienced my first SUP in Kailua. There were four participants (three of whom were first-timers) and one Japanese guide (this time it was a lively and pleasant person named Mieko).

First, we received explanations at the shop about the route to the sea, how to hold the paddle, and how to maintain balance on the board. This explanation is only given on land, so it's important to listen carefully, as you won't receive instructions once you're in the water.

Due to local regulations, the tour vehicle and guide cannot enter the Kailua park and swimming area with participants. Therefore, when doing SUP in the sea, even as a beginner, you must paddle out alone beyond the swimming area buoys. It was a bit daunting to jump straight into practice without any prior training. So, it's essential to approach it with a strong mindset that you can definitely do it.

That said, even as a beginner, sitting and paddling was very stable, so I didn't feel like I would tip over or struggle to move forward. Riding on the board in a calm river that connects to the sea, once we reached the swimming area, a staff member called a "shadow warrior" helped us by pushing our boards to get us out to sea.

We paddled in a line for about 700 meters to an island, which took approximately 45 minutes. After landing and taking a break, since the ground is made of lava, I think it's better to wear marine shoes rather than flip-flops to avoid injuries. You have to take off flip-flops on the board, but you can keep the shoes on.

For those concerned about sunburn, wearing a hat, sunglasses, rash guard, and leggings is the best combination, but it's advisable to use a strap for the hat and sunglasses to prevent them from flying away. The return trip took about 15 minutes to reach the shore.

We brought the boards back to the shop and then had free time for lunch. It seems that whether you do SUP in the sea or river is decided based on the weather and participants' preferences.

The shower is outside with cold water, but there are four changing booths, and you can store your belongings in lockers. My first SUP experience was athletic, but it was very rewarding and enjoyable!

ワイキキより初心者向けということで、
カイルアで初SUPを体験しました。
参加者4名(内3名初SUP)に対し、日本人のガイドさん1名(今回はミエコさんというちゃきちゃきした気持ちのいい方でした)
まずはショップで海までの道筋やパドルの持ち方、ボードでのバランスの取り方等の説明を受けます。
この説明は陸上のみで海の中では教えてもらえませんので、しっかり聞いておかないと大変です。
地域の決まりでカイルアのパークと遊泳区域にツアーの車、ガイドが参加者を引き連れて入ることができないため、
海でSUPをする場合、初心者だろうが、遊泳区域のブイを越えたところまで自分１人でこいで行かなければならないとのことでした。
練習すらしてないのに、いきなり実践です。
なので絶対できるという強い気持ちでのぞむことが大切です。
とはいえ初心者でも、座って漕いでいる分にはとても安定しているので、ひっくり返るとかグラグラして進めないというようなことはありませんでした。
海につながるおだやかな川でボードに乗り、遊泳区域に着くと影武者と呼ばれるスタッフさんが沖に出られるようボードを押したりしてフォローしてくれます。
700m程沖合いの島まで、一列になって漕いで行きます。島までは45分程度かかりました。
上陸して休憩しますが、溶岩ですので、ケガをしないためにもビーサンよりマリンシューズで行く方がいいと思います。
ビーサンはボードの上では脱がなければなりませんが、シューズははいたままできます。
日焼けが気になる方は帽子、サングラス、ラッシュガード、トレンカが最強ですが、帽子とサングラスは飛ばないようにひも付きのものやグラスコードをした方がいいです。
帰りは15分程度で岸に到着します。
一旦ショップまでボードを持って帰り、各自ランチでその後自由時間です。
SUPは天候や参加者の意向等で海、川どちらでやるか決まるようです。
シャワーは外で水ですが、更衣室は4ブースありしっかり着替えを持参してもロッカーに入れておけます。
初めてのSUP、体育会系ではありましたが、その分達成感がありましたし、楽しかったです！

The meeting place was the beach counter at the Royal Hawaiian, so it was easy to find by walking along the beach. When I spoke to the staff at the counter, I was instructed to:
- Place my flip-flops in the designated area
- Wear the rash guard that was drying
- Sit in a chair under the umbrella and wait

The rash guard was not the typical one I expected; it was a long-sleeved yellow one. And perhaps because it hadn't been washed much, it had a bit of a smell, haha. Well, I thought, once I get in the ocean, it will be fine! But if you're concerned, I recommend bringing your own rash guard! I will do that next time too! Haha.

While I was sitting and waiting, someone who seemed to be the instructor called out to me. I introduced myself, thinking this might be the person. They quickly taught me how to ride the board, how to paddle, and how to get back on if I fell. Then, when I was handed the board, I was told, "You can do it!" and directed to head towards the ocean.

Wait, am I going alone already? Feeling anxious, I headed towards the ocean and got on the board as instructed. It was more stable than a surfing board, and it was easy to get on. First, I paddled right while sitting, then left, and I felt a bit reassured as I sensed I was moving forward. Before long, the instructor came and led the way, giving me directional instructions as we moved further out.

Floating on the ocean felt really nice. Just as I was feeling moved by the experience, I heard, "Stand up!" Wait, stand up? Already? Is this the American way of getting used to it physically? I was surprised by how quickly things were moving, but I decided to stand up as I had practiced. I managed to stand up, albeit a bit wobbly.

As I paddled desperately, the instructor shouted, "Dolphin! Dolphin!" There was a pod of dolphins swimming just ahead! I couldn't believe I was seeing a pod of dolphins in the waters of Waikiki! There were about six of them. I was really lucky, and the instructor was excited too.

After that, under the instructor's guidance, I alternated between standing and sitting while experiencing riding the waves, and towards the end, I even saw a rainbow from the board. My first SUP experience started with anxiety, but I’m really glad I gathered the courage to challenge myself.

集合場所はロイヤルハワイアンのビーチカウンターなので、ビーチ沿いに歩けばすぐわかりました。
カウンターにいるスタッフに声をかけたら
・ビーサンを指定の場所に置く
・干してあるラッシュを着る
・パラソルの下の椅子に座って待つ
ことを指示されました。
ラッシュが私が思っていたよくあるラッシュではなく、黄色の長袖でした。
そして、おそらくあまり洗ってないからか少し匂う笑
まぁ海に入ればなんとかなる！と私は切り替えましたが、気になる方はご自分のラッシュを持っていくことをお勧めします！私も次回はそうします！笑
座って待っていると先生らしき人から声をかけられます。
たぶん、この人かと思いながら自己紹介。
早々にボードの乗り方、パドルの操作方法、落ちた時の登り方を教えてもらいました。
じゃあボード持ってと、ボードを持たされると
「you can do it!」
と声をかけられ海に向かうように指示が。
え、これ、もう一人でいく感じなん？
不安になりながらも海に向かい、言われたようにボードに乗りました。
サーフィンのボードより安定感があり、乗るのは簡単にできました。
まずは座った状態で右漕いで、左漕いで
なんとなく前に進んでるのを感じて少し安心
ほどなく先生が来て先頭を進んで私に方向の指示を出してくれながらどんどん沖に進んでいきます。
海の上に浮かぶのは本当に気持ちがよかったです。
と感動もそこそこに
「立って！」
え、立つの？もう？
アメリカって身体で慣れろ精神なんでしょうか？展開が早くてびっくりしましたが、練習したように立って見ることに。
へっぴりごしになりながらもどうにか立てました。
そのまま必死に漕いでると
「ドルフィン！ドルフィン！」
と先生が！
すぐ先にイルカの群れが泳いでました。
まさかワイキキの海でイルカの群れを見れるなんて！6頭ちかくいました。
本当にラッキー、先生も興奮してました。
その後も先生の指示のもと立ったり座ったりしながら、波乗りも体験させてもらって、最後の方にはボードの上から虹まで見れました。
不安から始まった初めてのSUP体験でしたが、本当に勇気をだしてチャレンジして良かったです。

Since it was a private lesson, I was taught carefully and thoroughly, and I had a lot of fun. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to request it again.

プライベートレッスンだったので、じっくり丁寧に教えていただきとても楽しかったです。またハワイに行くことがあったらお願いしたいと思います。

I participated with a friend. A Japanese lady taught us how to ride, and off we went to the sea. I thought the two older women wouldn't be able to ride, but they did quite well and it was a lot of fun. I want to challenge myself again!

友人と参加
日本人のお姉さんに乗り方を教えてもらい、いざ海へ
おばさん2人は乗れない！と思っていましたが、結構乗れてとても楽しかったです
また、チャレンジしたいです

It was sunny, but due to strong winds, we were advised to do stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the river, and if we wanted to go to the ocean, we would switch to kayaking. We changed to kayaking.

During our free time in the morning, we rented bicycles and went to Lanikai Beach. In the afternoon, we went to Flat Island by kayak.

Both the free time and the tour were a lot of fun, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful ocean in Hawaii! Thank you to Ryusei, Tomo, and all the staff. I would love to go again!

晴れていましたが強風なので、SUPをするなら川で、海に出たいならカヤックと言われ、カヤックに変更になりました。
午前中の自由時間は自転車を借りてラニカイビーチへ。午後カヤックでフラットアイランドに行きました。
自由時間もツアーもとても楽しく、ハワイのきれいな海を大満喫できました！
りゅうせいさん、トモさんはじめスタッフの方々、ありがとうございました。また行きたいと思います！

I wanted to experience SUP at Kailua Beach, but unfortunately, due to strong winds, we ended up having the experience on a river instead. After the SUP experience, we went to Kailua Beach, but the wind was so strong that the sand blowing around was painful. I understood that this was unavoidable. The guide also mentioned, "You wouldn't make any progress in the ocean either."

During the SUP experience on the river, the sky was cloudy, which allowed me to focus on SUP without worrying too much about sunburn. It seems that without waves, it's easier to ride. The guide told us, "The ocean and the river are completely different," so if I have the chance next time, I would like to challenge myself with SUP in the ocean.

After SUP, we had about two hours of free time, including lunch, and fortunately, it cleared up in the afternoon, so I enjoyed bodyboarding at Kailua Beach. The water temperature was just right, and with the wind, there were decent waves, making bodyboarding a lot of fun. The beautiful scenery of Kailua Beach, which is different from Waikiki Beach, was also great.

カイルアの海でSUP体験したかったのですが、残念ながら強風の為に
川での体験となってしまいました。
SUP体験後にカイルアビーチに行きましたが、本当に風が強くて吹き
飛ばされた砂が痛いくらい。これじゃ仕方ないと納得。
ガイドさんも「海に出ても進まないので」と言われてました。
川でのSUP体験中は曇り空。おかげで日焼けをあまり気にせずSUPに
集中する事ができました。波が無い分、乗りやすいみたいです。
ガイドさんからは「海と川では別もの」と言われてたので、今度機会が
あれば、海でのSUPにチャレンジしたいです。
SUP後は昼食含めて2時間ほど自由行動ですが、午後は晴れてくれたので
カイルアビーチでボディボード遊びに興じました。
水温も適度で、風がある分波もそこそこ、ボディボードが楽しくて。
ワイキキビーチとは違った、カイルアビーチの素晴らしい景色も
良かったですよ。

I hesitated about participating alone, but I'm really glad I tried it! First, there is time for the instructor to explain in detail how to use the paddle and the precautions. After that, we practice in the river before heading out to the ocean. It was clear that the instructor is very knowledgeable about the waves and wind, which made me feel safe and reassured. If you move as instructed, you can't go wrong!

For those who will be taking the SUP lesson, I prepared various things like a camera, hat, bath towel, and mat, but when we head out to the ocean, it's hands-free! I was told by the instructor several times to come with a strong mindset (laughs). The staff were all really bright and energetic, making it a fun memory in Kailua. I will definitely go again!

一人参加は迷いましたが、トライして本当に良かったです‼︎ まず、インストラクターの方から細かくパドルの使い方や注意事項を説明してくれる時間があります。その後 川で練習をしてから海へ出ます。インストラクターさんは波や風の事を大変熟知しておられるのだなというのが良くわかり安心しできました。言う通りに動けば間違い無し‼︎
これからサップレッスンを受けられる方へ、カメラや帽子やバスタオルや敷物…などなど色々私は準備しましたが海へ出る時は手ぶらです！強い気持ちを持って来て下さい←と何度もインストラクターさんに言われました（笑）スタッフの皆様本当に明るく元気でカイルアでの楽しい思い出になりました。また行きます‼︎

We participated in a SUP tour as a couple. The weather and wind were both good, and we were able to reach the island across the way. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle, which was a great experience. The woman who guided us was lively and made it fun. In the afternoon, we were able to rent bikes and visit Lanikai Beach, so we were very satisfied.

SUPツアーで夫婦で参加。
天気、風ともに良く対岸の島まで行けました。
途中ウミガメにも遭遇でき、良い経験ができました。
案内してくれた女性もちゃきちゃきしてて楽しかったです。
午後からは自転車も借りられて、ラニカイビーチにも行けたので満足です。

This time I opted for a private lesson. I had the same coach as last time, and I was able to enjoy a relaxed one-on-one lesson. Luckily, I even got to take a photo with a sea turtle! I couldn't help but buy the image CD as well. Waikiki Beach has gentle waves, so beginners can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding too.

今回はプライベートレッスンにしました。前回と同じコーチで、マンツーマンでのんびりレッスンできました。運良くウミガメともツーショット撮れました！思わず画像CDも買っちゃった。ワイキキビーチは波も穏やかで、初心者でもSAP楽しめますよ。

My daughters and I had a great time The tour bus picked us up on time . The tour guide /driver provided us a lot of information and history about the island, restaurants and all important sites we drive by . He was was funny too . He answered every ones questions.He allowed us enough time for breaks and photos. We had an amazing time at the Waterfall, my youngest had a foot surgery last year and she can’t walk too fast , we where having a great time swimming in the waterfall pool that we lost track of time . We had 15 minutes to make back to the bus , knowing my youngest can’t walk too fast or run my oldest said “ I’ll have him wait mom “ and took off running ( she runs track and cross country) . We had to be back by 12pm , we ( my youngest and I) made by 12:05 , My oldest daughter was happy the driver waited for us , we all were :). Then we drove to the snorkeling site , the tide was low and it was too rocky, I have never snorkel and I’m not a great swimmer, so we walked up to do some shopping and had a fresh coconut. We made our last stop at Haleiwa, the driver recommended some restaurants . The girls and I had a wonderful time , we ate and did some shopping. He was on time to pick us up . On the way back to the hotel we were tired and feel asleep. Overall we had a great time, we visited a few places and I didn’t have to drive through all that traffic I feel bad I forgot the drivers name , He was knowledgeable and I felt safe with him behind the wheel while the girls and I enjoy the activities and sites . The only reason I didn’t rate outstanding is because the snorkeling was not fun , the waves were too strong and the tide was too low , too rocky, but no one can really control that :)