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Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons Waikiki with Hook Up Surfing!
SUP Options
- Two Hour Semi-Private SUP Lesson: Student – Instructor Ratio, 3 students per 1 instructor up to 9 people with 3 instructors. For larger parties please check out our Group Lesson option. Minimum 2 people, lesson exclusive to your party. Instruction tailored to the level of surfers/paddlers.
- Two Hour Private SUP Lesson: Student – Instructor Ratio, 1 student per 1 instructor. Instruction tailored to the level of surfer/paddler.
Update
- Lesson Services: Limited to 4ppl per class, all class members must be in the same party. We are not entertaining instructor requests at this time.
- Seasickness: If you get motion sick please take seasickness meds.
- Signs of Illness: If you show any signs and symptoms of illness we kindly ask that you reschedule or cancel your lesson (free of charge), for everyone’s safety we will not be taking anyone showing signs of illness surfing (including seasickness).
Learning The Basics Of Surfing
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Learn to SUP in Waikiki, Where it All Began
Your 2 hour introduction to SUP will being with your board on the water where you will learn how to get up, how to turn, and paddling technique. It’s our goal to give you enough confidence and information to be able to take your new skills home and paddle. It’s not all work though, a beginner SUP lesson is a great way to see fish and sea turtles from above and relax on the water!
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Surfing on a Stand Up Paddleboard is One of the Most Fun things to do on the Water! It is also one of the most versatile ways to bring the feel of surfing home with you.
There’s no feeling like dropping into a wave on your feet. With our background in surf instruction and SUP surfing, as well as our lead SUP instructor Jenn’s experience in coaching other sports, we at Hook Up Surfing have designed special technique progressions to get you safely and confidently up and riding waves on a SUP surfboard in no time. And once you’re up and riding we have the tools and resources to help you improve and enjoy your home break like never before!
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Learn down winding and racing from a Pro with a background in instruction
We are the only Surf and Stand Up Paddle School on Oahu that has a head SUP instructor / SUP coach with a resume like Jenn’s. But anyone can do, the real difference with Jenn is that she is a gifted teacher. She’s taught everything from Social Psychology and Psychology Statistics (i.e. Math) at UC Berkeley to having been trained from childhood in an unbelievably wide variety of sports instruction.
She has an eye for technique and an ability to explain down winding, SUP paddling technique, and SUP race strategy like few can. She has learned various versions of paddling technique from some of the top names in paddle sport, has the race results to prove it and holds a USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance Coaching Certification. No matter your what you’re working on, we at Hook Up Surfing have the tools to help you reach your goals!
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We Offer Professional Stand Up Paddle Association SUP Instructor Courses
Jenn has taught people from all over the world how to teach surfing and SUP. Sharing the joy of how to teach people to Stand Up Paddle is one of her favorite things to do.
If you are interested in a PSUPA SUP Instructor Course Curriculum please call or email us for details.
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We Offer Customized SUP Tours Daily for All Levels
Oahu has endless SUP tour options for paddlers of all ages and levels. Whether you want to go on a thrilling downwinder or see our ocean life from the comfort of your SUP we have you covered. Let us know your level and the type of experience you are looking for and we will customize a tour to suit your needs.