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    Maui True North

    5.0 (25 reviews)
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    Our crew with Brett post lesson! ‍
    maggie v.

    Amazing 5 star experience from start to end! First of all, Brett (and his son Reef) gave myself and my 3 kiddos (10, 7, 7) the experience of a lifetime. I have one anxious daughter and two thrill seekers...he accommodated them all and had my anxious one thrill seeking two waves in. Brett loves what he does and is an AMAZING teacher. His son was so kind and helpful with our crew too. I could only book a lesson for two online but when we messaged he said he could make four happen, so yay, didn't have to pick favorites! Anyhow, it was just such a positive and fun experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Maui True North for you surfing lessons!

    My son and I were looking to get some surf instruction and everything was booked up. Maui Surf Girls recommended Brett and we are so glad we got linked in with him. My son already had a grasp on surfing and I knew nothing about! What makes Brett stand out is his ability to mold his instruction and time to the level of student he has. Most important though is Brett's knowledge of the ocean, island swells, and markers on the shore. We happened to be in Maui when the winds and swells were higher than normal and my wife was worried something would occur. Brett clearly knew what he is doing and we felt like we had more than an instructor but a guide for the 2 hour lesson. Brett was early and prepared when we arrived. Highly recommend using him if you are looking for a private or semi private experience. We will look him up on our return to Maui and he mentioned other spots that may be more intermediate for my son.

    easy to book a lesson.  careful instructions and helpful throughout the whole lesson.
    Mary V.

    The instructor was so helpful. My husband and he clicked from the get go. Highly recommend taking lessons from Brett. He made us feel so welcomed and at ease. Surfing was a Bucket list wish and Brett made it happen. Thanks for making our trip so memorable

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    Jo T.

    Brett is awesome! He made me feel so safe out there in the ocean that I was able to practice the little skills I did have, without anxiety! Brett is knowledgeable and a true water man that embodies the aloha of surfing. Thanks Brett!!!

    Me and my fourteen year old. Brett took us up here.

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    Brett was an awesome surf teacher, he has that perfect patient/calming presence. Really great location for beginners like us, too.

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    Awesome! Safety first and super encouraging. Skilled as a teacher and also a great dude!

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    Brett was a great teacher! My daughters both stood up and surfed and enjoyed it. If we get back to Maui, we will contact Brett again.

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    4.6(18 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Art might be the best wing/para wing instructor in the world ! He has a unique was of explaining…read morethings that relate to everyone at every level.

    Newbie to wind sports, and I had a great experience. I've…read morebeen out windsurfing with my guy about 10 times over a 2 1/2 year period. That limited exposure helped me get started with wing foiling pretty quickly. Equally as important, my wing instructor, Art, was pretty amazing. Art didn't throw a bunch of jargon at me. He just got in the water said, "here's the wrong way to do it....here's the right way to do it...now, you try". Boom! I loved this no nonsense approach. Art was very kind, and affirming when I was doing it correctly, and would say I could make minor adjustments to make it better. He modified his teaching technique to be on my guy's level, as he is much more experienced. I felt safe in the water, not overly criticized, and given props when appropriate (it's nice to be encouraged as you're learning something new). Thanks for a very good experience, Art! We had some light wind days which was good the first day, but disappointing the second day as we would have both liked to push our new skills. Patty, our contact person, moved our second lesson to a time of day when the wind was the best it was going to get. We very much appreciated that. Thank you, Patty for all your help. I will say, IMHO, muscle memory is important to any new skill, but especially physical activities. That said, I think it's best to learn by practicing a minimum of three days in a close sequence ( say every other day for six days). So take at least two lessons with these folks, and then rent gear to practice on your own if you think you're ready. I love winging and hope to do it for years to come! Let me know if you try it, and tell me what you think. Mahalo and Aloha!

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    Learn 2 Kite Maui - Island crossings are a favorite, lots o FUN!!!

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    4.5(8 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Todd is a real Maui treasure. My daughter (age 11) and son (age 9) took their first surf lessons…read morewith Todd and a special appearance by his son during our spring break trip. This old man also gave it a roll but I will say surfing definitely does not come naturally to me and I will need plenty of additional lessons. We have always admired the surfing spots along the main Kihei drag but definitely noticed how crowded the the good spots would get with kids/adults taking lessons. Todd was in touch with us several days before our meeting time and let us know based on the conditions that we would meet anywhere between Kihei and Lahaina. While this is a a wide expanse of possible beaches it was well worth being surprised the night before with the perfect beach for the kids to take their first surfing lessons. Todd was all set at 8 am for our lessons with a perfect spot that was not very crowded and both of my kids rode multiple waves on the first day. I was wiped out and would have been fine not taking another lesson as every muscle hurt, my kids insisted they had to do another 2 hour lesson with Todd. It was even better the second day, my kids gained so much confidence hanging out in the waves, understanding where the wave breaks and how to balance and hang ten. Todd is great with kids, he brings a serenity from having lived so many years in Maui and taking up surfing later in life. Make sure to hit Uhlulani's for shave ice right after.

    We were recommended to see Todd for beginners surf lessons by our travel guru Stacey with Elite…read moreTravel. She has never led us wrong and her advise is Jedi like. We had 2 families with 5 kids aged 10-8 years old. No surfing experience. Todd is the Wave Whisper!!! Todd and his son Bear were exceptional in getting all of the kids up in the first hour !!! Mind you, 2 of the kids don't really like water ... Extremely patient with instructions and teaching water skills Not only did he know the waves but also sought out perfect locations with soft sand --- no sharp coral or sea urchins!!!! To top it off, Todd is perfecting his gourmet cookies for an post surf delight. Look no further than Todd the Wave Whisper !!!!

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    Bike Maui - This is NOT AI!  Take the tour to learn how they get these amazing shots!

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    4.5(757 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    Cruiser Phil's / Bike Maui / Haleakalā Ecotours has been guiding bike riders down this landmark…read morevolcano for almost as long as its last eruption some 400+ years ago! The ride up is fun with a quick visit to the National Park included to see the crater firsthand, followed by some fun pictures jumping out of the clouds! Ride with Kimo to learn how they get those pictures! The ride itself starts just outside the National Park (limited by newer regulations limiting tour rides in the park itself) to enjoy the switchbacks - a video is included below! Those turns are not difficult - so don't let that part dissuade you from taking the tour. Stop at the town of Makawao for lunch (Freshies had a good menu) and ride like bandits back to the shop as the lag van holds traffic back a bit to clear the roadway for you! The island is open for business, save some small parts around Lahaina itself still recovering from the devastating fires of 2023, with limited impact elsewhere on the island. Take this trip now while the crowds are a bit lighter too, you won't regret it at all as Maui is just beautiful! Ka'anapala just north of Lahaina is hopping!

    I cannot give enough kudos to Bike Maui . We did the sunrise bike tour . We had pre covid…read morereservations that we didn't cancel . THEY HONORED THE RESERVATIONS FROM 6 YEARS AGO!! The experience felt safe and well guided . Would recommend 1000 percent

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