easy
2–3 hours
Participants should have basic physical stamina and be comfortable in water, but no advanced fitness level is required.
Support Maui wildfire survivors by joining a unique surf program that fosters healing and connection for all ages. Experience the ocean’s power to uplift both body and spirit while giving back to this resilient community.
Join us in a transformative surfing experience designed for Maui fire survivors. This unique program offers kids and adults a chance to learn surfing while fostering connection and healing. Participants will boost their mood, build self-esteem, and support each other as they navigate life's challenges together. Help us make a difference!
Aloha Friends
I would like to help kids and adults who have been impacted by the recent fires on Maui. There have been many studies showing that surfing can have an array of benefits for those impacted by challenging life events. Surfing has been known to boost mood, self esteem, Instill hope, and regulate the nervous system.
It’s also a great way to take the mind off the current challenges we face here on Maui.
I would like take groups of adults and groups of kids together so they can learn how to surf have fun and share the challenges and opportunities to help one another grow as they face the next part of their life on Maui.
Hopefully this will allow them to reset their mind and body and release any trauma they have faced over the last 3 weeks of their life.
Please donate to this cause to support the rapid healing of Maui fire survivors.
$50 helps 1 adult or 1 child have a healing experience.
$150 helps 1 Ohana (family)
Mahalo nui loa
Ryan
Give yourself at least 15 minutes before the session to stretch and acclimate to the water temperature for a safer and more enjoyable experience.
Even in the water, staying hydrated is crucial—bring water and drink regularly, especially on sunny Maui days.
Protect your skin and Maui's marine environment by applying eco-friendly, reef-safe sunscreen before entering the water.
This program emphasizes healing and safety, so pay close attention to guidance about ocean conditions and technique to ensure a positive session.
Surfing holds deep cultural roots in Hawaiian history as a traditional sport linked to spirituality and community.
Maui Surf and Soul promotes reef-safe practices and supports local environmental restoration projects to protect ocean health.
Protects your skin and Hawaii’s ocean environment during sunny surf sessions.
summer specific
Keeps you warm in cooler water and protects against sun and board rash.
winter specific
Ensures you stay hydrated before, during, and after your surf session.
Easy footwear for beach walking and protecting feet from hot sand or rocky areas.