MEET YOUR SURF INSTRUCTORS
COACH IVAN
Hook-Up-Surfing Founder CEO:
Surf Coach/Surf Instructor
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- Founded Hook-Up-Surfing in 2007
- Speaks English and Spanish
- 25+ years teaching/coaching all levels
- Hardcore short boarder
- Everyday he surfs it’s a contest
- Has taught thousands of people to surf
- Has taught over a hundred people to short board
- Has an amazing record of beginners that take up surfing
- Loves steering surf canoes
- Can’t keep him away from Texas BBQ
- Favorite Surf Break: Sunset, Rice Bowls, secret spots that barrel
- Loves surfing on the north shore
- Has a BA in Film and Political Science
COACH JENN
Hook-Up-Surfing Operations Manager:
Surf Coach/Surf Instructor, Stand Up Paddle Instructor/Coach
https://www.jenjlee.com
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- 15+ Years Coaching Surf and SUP Beginner – Expert
- Loves to teach all ages and levels
- 20 years Lifeguarding in Multiple Countries
- Speaks English and Mandarin Chinese
- Has taught thousands of people to surf
- Former ASP/WSL longboard competitor
- Professional SUP/Paddle Athlete
- Finished 3rd in Molokai 2 Oahu World SUP Champs
- First Athlete to Ever Complete the Molokai 4
- Professional SUP Assoc. Certified Instructor Trainer
- Loves surfing in Waikiki, the birthplace of surfing
- Favorite Surf Break: Threes, Bones, Kaiwi Channel
- 3 BA’s an MA and an MBA
- Lifelong learner
- Coaches Triathlon and Canoe Sports as well
COACH JENNA
Surf Instructor/Coach, Photographer
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- 15 years surfing
- 2 years teaching
- Longboarder/Shortboarder
- Incredibly passionate about all things surf
- Competes in longboarding contests
- Loves surf trips!
- Tries to outsurf literally everyone
- Shreds little waves for breakfast
- Favorite Surf Break: Queens, Rockpiles, Threes, Bowls
- There are rumors that she was once a softball phenom
- Laughs at Jenn when she tries to throw dead coral back into the ocean “Seriously even if you’re behind Jenn, duck!”
COACH ANDIE
Assistant Instructor, Photographer
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- Started as an intern back in the day
- In water since before she could walk
- Competes in local surf contests
- Swims competitively, plays water polo, and does crossfit
- Occasionally makes a contest appearance
- Longboarder and Shortboarder
- Loves sharing surfing with kids
- Lives to outsurf her sister, tries to outsurf Jenna
- Makes her dad go surfing too
- Loves being part of a Surf School in Waikiki
- Favorite Surf Break: Nanakuli, Maile Pt, Makaha
- Can out swim all of us
ALICIA
Photographer
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- Takes amazing photos
- Goes surfing every chance she gets
- Loves capturing and sharing the stoke
- Dreams about surfing Indo daily – see photo above
- Does Pilates every morning
- People confuse her with Abby constantly
- Favorite Surf Breaks: Anywhere her friends are
- We try to get her to teach surfing but she says being bossy makes her feel bad
ABBY
Assistant Instructor, Photographer
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- Majored in Art
- Loves surfing on Oahu
- Doesn’t love surfing in cold water on the mainland
- She’s East Coast – in an awesome way!
- A master of capturing the moment
- Dangerous on a soccer field
- Makes mean Italian Food
- Favorite Surf Break: Pops and Paradise
Ready to Book?
Looking for an unforgettable surfing and SUP experience in Waikiki and Oahu, Hawaii? Look no further than Hook Up Surfing! Our expert instructors are passionate about sharing their love of surfing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) with visitors from all over the world. So what are you waiting for? Book your surfing or SUP lesson with Hook Up Surfing today and experience the thrill of riding the waves in one of the most beautiful places on earth!