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Getting a good start in windsurfing is essential to your success. A successful first day depends on correct equipment and suitable weather conditions. Learning to windsurf is a lot easier if someone shows you how. Patient and professional Instructors are worth their weight in gold. For the Beginner Lessons we have chosen a great sailing location with a sandy beach surrounded by a protective reef. We only sail when the weather conditions are suitable. In the lesson we give you specialized beginner's boards that are strong and stable. Our instructors then select a sail for each individual student. The size of the sail should be matched to each individual based on their height, weight and strength. This is a very important step to ensure your maximum enjoyment.

We pride ourselves in our ability to offer individualized equipment selections thanks to our extensive quiver of sails. Once you have your equipment, we show you how to put it together. This comes in handy if you want to rent equipment at a later time or you are buying your own. The rigging process is an important part of windsurfing and its easy when we show you how. Next we start on the sand for a short theory lesson, we explain where to sail, how the wind works and what to look out for. We show you how to align your board to the wind, how to pull up the sail without straining your back, turning techniques and sailing and steering techniques. Then we take you onto the water. Using a correct launching technique and our instructors get into the water with you to help you apply the techniques you have learned. We don't go too far from shore, and we concentrate on giving you a reliable technique that will give you confidence in the water. Our instructors start by holding your boards in the shallow water as you get going, giving you constant feedback and encouragement, then as you progress a little further from shore, our Instructors show you more advanced skills. 

If you get tired you can simply sit down on the board and if necessary our Instructor can sail you and your board back to the beach where you can rest before trying again. We always keep a close eye on you so that you are never left to blow away or get frustrated. Our beginner lesson shows you many of the basic windsurfing techniques. Our methods ensure the maximum enjoyment from every lesson which will keep you hungry for more. After the lesson you can easily upgrade to the three-day course, just pay the difference, or just come one day at a time. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

Group:    Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Private:  Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

The course includes two and a half hours of progressive instruction per day for three days. This course is great for beginners and people with some previous windsurfing experience. We usually prefer to go in the mornings for the softer breezes. The water is also calmer and less crowded. Our lesson area is in located is a sheltered cove that is protected from the waves by a surrounding reef. When you are booking this course the days need not be consecutive, and we can start on any day of the week. This course is a great introduction and the fast track into the sport of windsurfing. This course also suits people with a challenging schedule. In the windsurfing short course we can cover a progressive range of skills for beginner or advanced beginner sailors. No experience is required, however this course also suits beginners with a few lessons under their belt, or the Sailor who may be a little rusty after being away from the water for a while. We use our easy to use super stable boards, and a range of sail sizes suited to the individual sailor. We provide all your equipment plus, PFD jackets, rashguard shirts and neoprene booties.
Several of the techniques that we can cover include:
Wind-basics, balance-basics, self-launching, rope-start, rope-turns, mast-turns, tacking, fast-tack, basic jibe, beach starts, upwind sailing and reaching. We provide you with the boards  and a range of sail sizes to accelerate your learning process. After this course you should be confident enough to rent beginners equipment and practice on your own. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

*Group lessons, private lessons and semi private lessons are available.

Group:  Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Private: Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

The "Classic 5-day" course includes two and a half hours (2.5hrs) of progressive windsurfing instruction per day for five days. The days need not be consecutive. So we can fit the course to suit your vacation, and the weather conditions. This course is also the number one course chosen by locals. Local students who have regular weekday jobs can sign up for the five day, and do one day per week for five weeks. This way they can get their weekend fix and progress in the sport at the same time. In this comprehensive course we usually cover; wind theory, balance skills, rope-start, beginner sailing, self-launch, quick-exit, rope-turns, mast-turns, tacking, beach starts, self-rescue, upwind sailing and reaching. For the fast learners we can also cover: power-jibes, harness-technique, and high-wind stance.
We will provide you with the equipment you need to accelerate the learning process. We always work with you at your own pace, to ensure that you get all the skills that you will need to become an happy and independent boardsailor. We  provide you with the right equipment and upsize the sails progressively when needed to help you advance beyond the beginner level and push your personal limits. We also provide unlimited sail exchanges to handle a variety of different wind conditions. During the course we help you to learn about weather and wind conditions, and the different equipment that is available, so that you can make informed decisions when purchasing your own equipment or renting gear on your own. (A great follow on course after this is the 5-day Shortboard school). *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

Group:   Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Private: Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

This is an introduction to short-board sailing lesson covering the basics. The "Shortboard Basics" class includes two hours of instruction on floaty transition boards, or shorter bump & jump type gear. This course is great for people with longboard experience who want to get into sailing stronger winds on smaller gear. Whether you live on Maui, or are just visiting, this course allows you to take full advantage of the island's strong trade winds. Allow yourself a few extra days to accommodate variable weather conditions. In this class we cover; Short-board Basics, Board trim, beach-starts, waterstart tips, how to use the harness, getting into the footstraps, and how to do some basic short-board turns and maybe some basic intro to some jibing. This course can also be a great refresher class for people just getting back into the sport after an extended absence. This class can be tailored to the needs of the individual student. We are very fortunate because Maui is one of the few places with reliable enough winds to regularly schedule specialty classes like this one.  Former flatwater shortboard sailors can use this class as an introduction to ocean sailing for the first time. Maui takes some getting used to if you have never sailed before. We will review your skills and recommend a combination of techniques. If you just want to work on your overall technique. Water-starting is very helpful in this class but not essential. If you are a pre-waterstarter, you will definitely want a larger transition board that you can still uphaul. See our gear guide at the bottom of this page to see our equipment recommendations for the different classes. Shortboard basics lessons usually start at noon or 2:30pm. No shortboard windsurfing before 11:00am. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.
*Gear is usually not included in this class so, Bring your own board or rent from our store. This lesson is usually taught as a private lesson, but you can add a buddy if you want to do a semi-private class.

Lesson Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Shortboard School is also available as a five-day course,  Private $625.00 (+ Tax) pp.

3-day:   Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Our flight school can cover anything from the basic chop hop to advanced maneuvers like inverted aerials. You can do Intro to surf-sailing, up to full on down-the-line waveriding. You decide what techniques you want to learn.

Action Sports Maui has a reputation as the that most progressive windsurfing teaching center in the state. Our school offers that highest levels of training available to the general public. In the advanced classes courses and clinics, our instructors are sailing with you and are on hand to give you constant advice and feedback. Our flight school can cover anything from the basic chop hop to advanced maneuvers like inverted aerials. You can do Intro to surf-sailing, up to full on down-the-line waveriding. You decide what techniques you want to learn. The training starts on the beach with the theory and orientation, then onto the water for the practical exercises. Sailing with the instructor at your side is a lot safer too. We can show you safe jumping techniques and surf survival tips. We show you how to get some big air and some serious hang time. Windsurfing in breaking surf is where it gets really exciting, but don't wipe out in the impact zone until you get the right training! Wavesailing should only be attempted by strong swimmers because of the likelihood of being separated from the board. We can teach you any specific technique or we can go out and work on your general technique and trouble shoot your style etc.

*Gear is not included in this class. Bring you gear or rent from the store. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

Lesson Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

We are the only school on Maui that offers loop lessons and a full range of inverted aerials. These techniques are definitely advanced techniques for competent windsurfers who are in good physical condition. Our loop class concentrates on loops only! (there are three main types of loops, (Loops, Spins, and Rolls).  The teaching methods have taken years to develop and this class can only be taught by our very top level instructors, David Dorn (Master Windsurfing Instructor), and our team of senior instructors. We break down the loop into its essential elements and discuss them on the beach before going out on the water. On the water we take you through a series of confidence building and technique teaching exercises. These skills are combined into the loop techniques.  This exclusive coaching is very successful in helping pre-loopers to complete their loops and for sailors who have never attempted a loop. Coaching gives them the safest looping techniques to use and practice. You should be prepared for some hard landings and big wipeouts. If you don't know what your doing before you try a loop, you may scare yourself and give up trying forever. With this coaching, you don't have to re-invent the loop. The knowledge you gain will give you more confidence to master the loop. *Bring you own gear. For safety reasons, we always wear helmets and wetsuits or impact jackets. You can rent a helmet from us, however we recommend that you ultimately buy one for yourself (preferably a GATH). *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

*Do not attempt any of these techniques without adequate training from a professional instructor.

Lesson Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

There are many reasons to want private lessons or personal coaching. Just having a sailing buddy to show you around or share the experience. Do a private session as an orientation to Maui conditions. And sometimes just having someone follow you out and keep an eye on you for piece of mind. Having a personal coach will boost your performance and increase your learning curve, whether you take your windsurfing seriously or just want to maximize your fun. All of our listed windsurfing classes can be taught privately by our experienced coaching staff. We recommend private lessons for competitive sailors, very timid sailors, very young, very old, very heavy, physically challenged, mentally challenged, people with learning differences, celebrities and other private persons. Private instructors can come to you. Our regular instructors can teach all levels up to shortboard jibing and senior instructors for the waves, freestyle and jumping sessions,  and Pro-sailors are available by appointment only for a small premium. Request your instructor, and do your lesson your way. *Prices very according to each individual instructor, travel time and location. Please call for a quote. 

*Gear is not included in this class. Bring you gear or rent from the store. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

Lesson Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Young children can have a special kids only group lesson or a private lesson. These lessons are for all levels of sailing. And we can teach many of the adult techniques. Minimum age is 5years old. And must be able to swim. Kids need constant and close attention while in the ocean especially in Maui. You want your kids to have fun and stay safe on the water, accept no less. Children have special requirements and different energy levels and attention spans, so we do not group them with regular adult students, instead they can take a customized children's lesson. For all our kids lessons we have a range of specialized children's equipment. The specialized kid's sails are HotSails MicroFreaks, with YouthPower rigs, which are sophisticated scaled down, lightweight versions of the adult performance sails.  We have sail sizes ranging from 0.8 sqm, sails for the very smallest sailors, and ranging in size on up. The right equipment is essential to having a successful learning experience. A child's introduction to the ocean in their formative years will determine their attitude about it for the rest of their lives. A kid-friendly windsurfing lesson will create a lasting impression and give the students a positive ocean experience. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page.

Lesson Date Person 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Young children 5years and above will love the Kid's "Youth Power Windsurfing" 3-day Camps. Camps are run, weekly in summer: June, July and August. This is the original Maui Kids windsurfing Camp running for over ten years. We proudly sponsor these events, Wednesday thru Friday in summer. Young children are sharing their first experiences in windsurfing. The emphasis is on fun, & learning in a social atmosphere. Children will share equipment in small groups. They are taught be young instructors and their peers, while under adult supervision. Lessons run in the mornings for the lighter winds. and run for three hours including snacks and drinks. Kids will do practical lessons, games, some class work, and receive a certificate of completion, on graduation day. This program is very popular and pre-bookings are recommended. Bring your own lifejacket and booties if you have them, We provide them if you don't. Kids receive a kids camp, souvenir rash guard shirt. Students use a range of specialized children's rigs designed  for kids. The HotSails YouthPowerRigs and MicroFreak Sails are the best gear a kid can get. The right equipment, which is essential to the process. The kids camp was created by windsurfing families and windsurfing parents to create the ideal children's windsurf experience in a fun atmosphere. More advanced kids can do the all day extended camp that goes till 2:30pm. The afternoon session typically has more wind and we work of more advanced techniques. For More Photos of our Kids camps go to www.kanahaphoto.com.

Camp:  Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.  

Former World Windsurfing Speed Record holder Eric Beale offers a unique opportunity to reach you full speed potential. Speed Clinics are run weekly through the summer. Private Clinics with Eric are available by appointment.  This is great training for speed events, or for racing enthusiasts. GPS Speed sailing is becoming hugely popular format around the windsurfing world. These clinics help you maximize your technique and equipment like you never though possible. Get your sailing up to speed and make your mark on the Maui Speed Sailing Series. The next speed record holder could be you. You can use your standard equipment in this clinic. Many people use regular slalom gear of race gear. There are some great speed sails available to rent from the store too. This clinic is open to all age groups. Locations varies according to the best conditions. The group clinics are run on-demand thru summer, and private sessions with Erik are available at other times. We supply the GPS Speed Units for your use during the clinics. Extended GPS Speed Unit Rental is available to students so that they can train on their own between sessions.
*Equipment is not included in this clinic, so bring you own gear, or rent some speedy gear from the store.

Clinic:  Date Adult 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20   24 hour cancellation required.