Looking for an adrenaline rush on Maui? Discover personalized kitesurf lessons at Kanaha Beach Park with expert instruction that fits your skill level. Perfect your ride and enjoy the breathtaking Hawaiian coast!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming ability
Wildlife
History
Kanaha Beach has been a popular kiteboarding spot since the early 2000s, contributing significantly to Maui’s watersport culture.
Conservation
The area is part of Maui’s marine conservation efforts, encouraging eco-friendly practices and respect for local wildlife.
HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Lessons
Looking for an adrenaline rush on Maui? Discover personalized kitesurf lessons at Kanaha Beach Park with expert instruction that fits your skill level. Perfect your ride and enjoy the breathtaking Hawaiian coast!
HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Lessons is a Maui-based school operating out of Kahului, Hawaii, offering windsurfing and kitesurfing instruction at Kanaha Beach Park and nearby launch areas. Founded in 1985, HST provides a range of experiences from one-on-one private lessons to multi-day courses and advanced specialty sessions. Instruction is tailored to each student’s skill level, with specific offerings for beginners, advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.
Lessons include all necessary equipment for coached sessions where noted, and certain programs are run as private, dedicated instruction to accelerate skill development. Notable programs include 2.5-hour private kitesurf lessons at Kanaha Beach Park, the three-day Learn-to-Rip kitesurfing course, two-hour rigged-and-ready windsurf coaching, private waterstart lessons on a shortboard, foil boarding sessions, and advanced private windsurf coaching. HST emphasizes safety, progressive skill building, and location-specific coaching appropriate for Maui conditions.
HST’s programs are designed to suit a variety of goals: learning basic wind and board control, developing waterstarts and shortboard technique, exploring foiling disciplines, or pursuing rapid progression in dedicated multi-day instruction. All descriptions and scheduling reference the services offered from the school’s Kahului, Maui base and the instruction available at Kanaha Beach Park.
Established
Established 1985
Decades of instruction in Maui
Location
Kahului, Hawaii
Lessons at Kanaha Beach Park
Session Lengths
2–2.5 hours
Private and two-hour sessions available
Private Instruction
One-on-one option
Personalized coaching available
Secure a date for a kitesurf or windsurf session at Kanaha Beach Park — private lessons and multi-day programs available.
Choose the right conditions
Kiteboarding is best on days with steady trade winds—check the weather forecast before heading out.
Stay hydrated
Bring plenty of water and wear reef-safe sunscreen to stay comfortable and protected.
Listen to your instructor
Follow your coach’s advice carefully for a safe and effective learning experience.
Start with small kites
Begin with smaller kites to build confidence before progressing to larger ones.
Waterproof sunscreen
Protects your skin during long hours in the sun.
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Quick-drying clothing
Stay comfortable and dry between sessions.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the marine environment while shielding your skin.
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Water shoes
Provide extra grip and protect your feet from sharp rocks or coral.
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