Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Lessons

Learn to SUP with Surf Hawaii on the seven-mile miracle coast!

Stand-up paddling, hoe he’e nalu in the Hawaiian language, and widely known as SUP, is excellent for surfers and non-surfers. It’s not by accident that stand-up paddling has been gaining more and more popularity all over the world. Its quick learning curve and graceful simplicity are strong reasons. You do not necessarily need a wave to have lots of fun stand up paddling; you can enjoy this sport on the open ocean, harbors, lakes, rivers or any large body of water.

Stand up paddling also gives you an awesome angle of visibility. On the SUP board, surfing or not, you stand high over the water and can see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water. This position allows you to have a better view of the marine life and the incoming swell on the horizon.

Improve Body, Health and Performance Improving your body means improving your health, which also means improving your performance in stand up paddling or other sports. Take advantage of the benefits that stand up paddling brings to your body, health and performance; you won’t believe the workout you will get!

Stand up paddling gives you a powerful cardiovascular and muscular workout and strengthens your breath capacity, circulation, arms, legs and core muscles, all while you are having fun surrounded by amazing scenery.

CHOOSE THE BEST SUP LESSONS At Surf Hawaii Surf School, your SUP lesson is tailored to your individual skill level (beginner, intermediate or advanced). While paddling you might see Hawaiian sea turtles swimming around your SUP board, in the river or in the ocean!

Our lessons include all the supplies you need – SUP boards, leashes, paddles and rash guards.

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Private SUP Lessons

Private stand up paddle lessons are for taking your skills to the next level whether you are just starting out or want to catch waves. Whatever your goal, your Surf Hawai‘i Surf School instructor will be with you all the time providing on-water guidance and coaching in a low-pressure, fun and safe manner.

• Every Day at 7am, 10am, 2pm and 4pm
• 2 hrs Lesson
• $200 Per Person (1 Student per Instructor)

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Beginner We recommend that you take your first lesson in virtually windless conditions, which means early morning or late afternoon. These are the most beautiful moments of the day, when the sun is low on the horizon and the water is usually glassy. Thus, it is easier to balance and to learn the movements for having lots of fun. In addition, you will learn basic ocean awareness and paddle technique (safe strokes and turns), correct stances and how to use the paddle for stability.

Intermediate Your highlight is catching your first waves! You will also learn SUP surfing etiquette, how to deal properly with the ocean current and how to quickly maneuver the SUP board. As always, we stress safety on the water.

Advanced Your instructor will challenge you to catch bigger waves and improve your technique on the water. You will be guided safely to bring your skills to the next level while having fun in the ocean. Take care: you might get stoked!

Our instructors are highly trained and experienced professionals who love what they do. All Surf Hawaii – Surf School instructors are certified lifeguards.

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What to Bring:

Remember to wear beach attire, sunscreen and bring a hat and/or sunglasses! Life is bright, you gotta have shades!

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Restrictions:

• Ages 4 and up • Participants should be in good general health. • All participants must sign a waiver • All medical/physical restrictions must be declared at the time of reservation.