I took my two daughters, 15 and 11 out for a surf lesson at Kalama Park in Kihei, Maui with Aloha Surf School. My wife and I were not going to take lessons, but soon after we were there, we were putting on a rash guard and surf shoes and sizing up boards.
I mean, how often do you have a chance to learn from an athlete who was once in the top 10 in their sport. just google "Ikaika Kawai" "brown skin warrior"and you will see what I mean.
My 11 year old did not want to go out into the surf when we got there, but the girls on staff, Anastasia, Whitney and Kylie, as well as Edith who was our photographer for the day, quickly convinced her that she was going to have fun, and that there was absolutely nothing that she needed to worry about. And they were right, as soon as she caught her first wave, she was nothing but smiles for the rest of the session!
Ikaika was also great with both kids as well as us adults, ready for any questions, concerns or challenges that we had.
All four of us were catching wave after wave during our session, a feeling that one cannot explain, but has to be experienced!
After our session, we met and sat around with some of the local boys that frequently stop by the Aloha Surf School van to visit. Gotta love the "Aloha Spirit"
With Ikaika and his fantastic staff, the Aloha Surf School is TOP NOTCH! You will be catching waves and surfing in no time!
One thing that the Hawaiians invented that must be experienced when on the island is surfing. Aloha Surf School has that area covered! This is a highly recommended adventure that is great for kids and adults alike! The staff is knowledgeable and well trained, and love what they do.
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