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    5.0 (23 reviews)
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    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.

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    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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    7 years ago

    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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    Brett's now got me hooked on the sport, and I will definitely be doing a second lesson with Maui True North!

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    4.6(18 reviews)
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    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.

    Wing Foil Lessons with HST: Private Beginner Lesson (five days in a row in early March)…read more Pro: Expert 1:1 instruction (Art is a super patient/friendly water man who eventually got me pumping and completing full foil runs upwind). His teaching was on the beach and doing demos in the middle of the harbor sailing next to me. Choice of up to date wings/boards/foils immediately available on the beach for swapping. Scenic Maui Harbor teaching location has totally flat water/consistent strong wind (20-35 mph)/world class wing foil sailors practicing tricks/cute sea turtles/no current/no navigation hazards Student foils downwind, and instructor carries or efficiently foils the board back up the beach (repeat) Safety first (helmets/impact vests provided, many warnings to not go too far downwind or hit the beach at speed) Con: Sadly, you have to go home eventually. I scraped up my knees and shins the first day touching the foil and sailing too long on the sandy deck with one leg down and one leg up. At Art's suggestion, I bought a farmer john wet suit at Second Wind for $100 and used it for the next four days with no more abrasions at all. I went to Maui specifically to learn to wing foil with HST, and I was completely satisfied. Every day, I made major incremental progress, and on the last day was foiling in steady 20 - 35 mph wind on a 4.0 Meter sail. I am certain I have the skills to safely make it back to my launch point when I sail at my home location in San Francisco Bay. Even though I am an experienced high-wind windsurfer, I never would have figured this sport out without Art's immediate in person feedback/corrections. I did months of rowing machine fitness training for this trip, and that really paid off. Watching you tube videos was quite useless it turned out since I could not execute in real life any of the skills I had been viewing.

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    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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