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Maui has 120 miles of coastline and 30 miles of beaches. There are a wide variety of beaches suitable to a range of activities. The following information is a general guide to some of the most popular and exciting beaches. Always follow the directives of the lifeguards, heed posted signs, and use common sense. Many of Maui’s beaches are far away from civilization, and quite isolated from emergency services should you get into trouble. Have fun exploring but keep in mind that beach conditions change daily. It is always a good idea to check the weather conditions and surf reports before going to the beach. NORTH SHORE BEACHES CENTRAL MAUI BEACHES EAST MAUI BEACHES SOUTH SHORE BEACHES WESTSIDE BEACHES “UPPER” WESTSIDE BEACHES   NORTH SHORE BEACHES (From West to east) Kahului – Haiku  Camp One: at the end of the Kauhului Airport from…

Master Windsurfing Instructor, David Dorn, has been visiting the Islands for over thirty years and has lived here permanently for 20 years. He knows that traveling combined with Windsurfing presents its own unique set of challenges. Use some or all of Dave’s tried and proven hints and you’ll survive many of the common pitfalls that beset the Maui greenhorn.   Rent your windsurfing equipment: Unless you are staying for a few months then it is better to rent your gear while you are here. No hassles with the airlines, The latest gear is always available, and you can exchange it to suit the conditions of the day. You also get the chance to try all sorts of different equipment. If the wind don’t blow (which hardly ever happens) you can exchange it…

Try Kiteboarding Intro Class This 3-hour lesson is a great way to try Kiting! This session gives the student the chance to try kiteboarding with more hands on experience and we go light on the theory. This session gives the student the chance to really try the gear and get the feel for flying the kite, We start flying on land, and get into the water too.  In this class, you get the chance to try a little bit of everything. To get a taste of the kiteboarder experience. We include all the gear, and show you, the control systems, safety systems, and the self-rescue. Kite launching & landing, body-dragging tandem, and solo. We supply right size gear for each different student at each step of your learning curve. With our accelerated learning technique, you will be spending more time doing…

Beginner Windsurfing Lessons In this 2.5 hour class, you will learn basic windsurfing. Learn to sail across the water turn around and sail back to the beach. We start with a short land lesson and then get you into the water to learn the basics. Our super stable windsurfing boards make all the difference.  When learning…

SUP Paddle-boarding Beginners Lesson SUP for Beginners 1.5 hours lesson: Stand Up Paddle Surfing aka “Stand Up” (SUP) surfing is the fastest growing surfing sport. SUP Standup can now be enjoyed by anyone, no experience required. We start you out with a short land lesson, then show you the basics in calmer water, before setting out…

2 hours  “Intermediate” Surfing Lesson In this group surfing lesson, you will learn how to catch more waves, read the waves and ride more waves. Including surfing down the line, turning and trimming. There is always more to learn. We supply the wave action, and surfing instruction you supply the attitude. This is a great…

Beginner Surfing Lesson 2-hour surfing lesson: This is our most popular learn to surf single day lesson. Special price now only $55.00 pp. We guarantee that you will have fun learning to surf in this class. Don’t worry if you are a slow learner, or an athlete no problems we pace this surf lesson for…

Kid’s Surf Camps 3 days 3hrs/day:  Our 3day kids surf camps run Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday each week through summer. Ages 5-14 can participate, some swimming skills are essential. We supply the surfboards, shoes, lycra shirts, and a snack. Kids learn about the ocean, and how to ride safely. We have a great practice zone that has mellow…

Snorkel Gear                                                                                                       Snorkeling on Maui is fun and everyone should try it. Please note that snorkeling is a swimming sport so you will need to be able to swim. Snorkeling lessons are available. Most strong swimmers can teach themselves in calm shallow water or in a pool. We provide rental snorkel gear. Our shop staff…

Surf Speak – Surfer’s terminology Hi Surfers, here is a short list of surfing terms. Now you can learn to speak like a surfer (and get a clue what they are talking about). Aerial To make your board fly in the air (and land) Back door To ride into the wave section from behind Backhand To ride with…