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Lessons

Catch a wave or touch the sky — from surfing to kiteboardingThe Surfshop at Kaanapali Kauwahi Inn offers multiple daily lessons in our island’s most popular watersports: surfing, paddle boarding and kiteboarding. Led by expert instructors with years of teaching experience, you’ll quickly become proficient in your chosen sport’s fundamentals before challenging the ocean at a pace that matches your comfort level.

Surfing LessonsLessons run between 1-2 hours and are taught by experienced surfers in gentle breaks. Longboards are used to make it even easier for first-timers and a push from your instructor will help you get started. Kids (ages 8 - 12) $85 / 2-hour lessonTeens and Adults:Beginner Lesson $65 / 2-hour lessonIntermediate Lesson $85 / 2-hour lessonTow-in Surfing (Advanced surfer only) $225 / hour

Paddleboarding LessonsStand-up paddle boarding is a variation on surfing that is becoming very popular in the islands. Riders stand upright on wider, longer boards and use a paddle to maneuver; great for a core muscle workout! Kids (ages 8 - 12) $60 / 2-hour lessonTeens and Adults:Beginner Lesson $55 / 2-hour lessonIntermediate Lesson $60 / 2-hour lesson

Kiteboarding LessonsPart surfing, part wind surfing and part parasailing, kiteboarding offers thrill seekers the opportunity to catch a wave and use it as a launching pad for aerial maneuvers that defy gravity and challenge your physical limits.Intro to Kiteboarding $265 / 3-hour lessonIntermediate Kiteboarding $250 / 3-hour lesson

Did you know? Surfing is believed to have originated long ago in ancient Polynesia, later thriving in Hawaii. It was once a sport reserved exclusively for alii (Hawaiian royalty), which is why surfing is often called the “sport of kings.”

KaanapaliKauwahi Gift ShopThere’s no better way to gear-up for a day on the sea, sand or surf, or to proudly tout your ocean conquests, than with clothing and accessories from the Kaanapali Kauwahi gift shop. You’ll find everything you need from sunscreen to sunglasses, surfboards to boogie boards, t-shirts to swimsuits, and a huge selection of memorabilia to share with friends and family back home. And in our quest to leave the planet better than we found it, we’re proud to only stock items supplied by companies who adhere to fair labor practices and sustainable manufacturing methods.

Plus, right next door is our renowned snack bar, featuring Hawaii’s famous shave ice; homemade coconut, banana and mango ice cream; as well as a menu full of palate-pleasing island classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What is surfing?The earliest written account of surfing, or “hee nalu” in Hawaiian, was by Lieutenant James King in 1779 just months after Captain Cook’s death. He described Native Hawaiians riding a wood plank on the swells of Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island. Even he could see how fun the sport was, writing,“… they seem to feel a great pleasure in the motion that this exercise gives.”

With the arrival of western missionaries in the 1800’s, Hawaiian customs like hula and surfing were discouraged. With the end of the Hawaiian kapu (taboo) system in 1819, commoners were allowed to freely participate in the sport.

In the late 1800s the “Merry Monarch” King Kalakaua, one of the last reigning monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom, revived the hula signaling the return of Hawaiian cultural pride. In the early 1900s, surfing was revitalized on Waikiki Beach. Duke Kahanamoku, who grew up surfing these south shore waves, was a Waikiki Beach Boy, spreading aloha by teaching visitors how to surf and canoe. Duke later became a multiple gold-medal winner at the Olympics as a swimmer.

RentalsThe right gear, right when you need itThe Surfshop at Kaanapali Kauwahi Inn features a complete assortment of gear rentals for practically any sporting activity under the sun (and sea). Rent a surfboard, paddle board, boogie board and more, and take one of our regularly scheduled classes. Or, add a car roof rack and head out on your own Hawaiian adventure. Paddleboards (8’6” to 12’0”) $25 / dayLongboards (9’0” to 10’10”) $25 / dayFunboards (7’0” to 9’0”) $20 / dayShortboards (5’10” to 6’10”) $20 / dayBoogie Boards $10 / dayWetsuits $10 / daySwim fins $10 / daySnorkel Sets $5 / dayCar Roof Racks $5 / day

ActivitiesFun for kids, parents or the whole familyAt the Kaanapali Kauwahi Inn, we realize you can surf, paddleboard or kiteboard only for so long. That’s why we highlight several exciting and educational activities you might not expect from a typical surfshop, including two of our most popular: net fishing and turtle releasing.

Net fishing — Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders far and wide have been casting their carefully crafted fishing nets into the waves since their civilizations’ earliest days. Learn the fundamentals and basic tricks behind this ancient surf-fishing method. Should you prove a quick learner and land a keeper, one of the Inn’s chef’s will gladly prepare a fish feast for dinner.Turtle release — The green sea turtle is one of the Islands’ most treasured and revered species. Having experienced a major decline in numbers due to a variety of human-caused and natural factors, the turtle population is now on the rebound thanks to careful conservation efforts. Join us at high tide and release your own turtle hatchling into the surf and watch it begin its remarkable journey.

Kaanapali Kauwahi Inn SurfshopMonday through Saturday 8 am to 8 pmSunday 10 am to 6 pmPhone 808-555-1234Tide information www.HawaiiTides.com

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