Looking to elevate your windsurfing skills? HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Lessons offers private, personalized coaching on perfect waters to take your abilities to new heights.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
1-2 hours per lesson
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape, comfortable with water activities
Wildlife
History
Windsurfing gained popularity in this region during the 1980s, making it a historic hot spot for water sports.
Conservation
The business emphasizes eco-friendly practices by maintaining clean beaches and promoting sustainable water activity habits.
HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Lessons
Looking to elevate your windsurfing skills? HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Lessons offers private, personalized coaching on perfect waters to take your abilities to new heights.
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.
Check wind conditions beforehand
Always verify wind speeds and forecasts before your lesson to ensure optimal training.
Wear appropriate gear
Use a well-fitted wetsuit, UV protection, and bring water shoes for comfort and safety.
Arrive early
Getting to the lesson location a little ahead of time helps you settle in and prepare properly.
Practice safety protocols
Listen closely to safety instructions and communicate with your instructor throughout.
Windsurfing wetsuit
Keeps you warm in variable water and wind conditions, essential for comfort and safety.
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Harness and footstraps
Improves control and reduces fatigue during advanced maneuvers.
UV protective rash guard
Protects your skin from sun exposure during extended sessions.
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Waterproof sunscreen
Prevents sunburn in the bright coastal environment.