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LESSONS WITH THE SURF PROFESSOR

A PRAYER FOR THE SURF

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Ku Mai! Ku Mai!
Ka nalu nui mai kahiki mai.
'Alo po'ipū!
Ku mai ka pohuehue
Hu! Kaiko'o loa!
Ku mai, ku mai,
Ka'ale nui mai Kahiki mai
Ka ipu nui lawe mai
Ka ipu iki waiho aku
Ho a'e, ho a'e iluna
I ka pōhuhue
vines
Ka ipu nui lawe mai
Ka ipu iki waiho aku.
Arise! Arise!
Great surfs from Kahiki
Waves break together!
Rise up with pohuehue vines! Well up, raging surf!
Stand, stand
Waves of Kahiki
Bring the large wind-gourd
Leave the small one.
Go, go up to the beach
Up to the Morning glory

Bring the large wind-gourd
Leave the small one.

Lessons Available

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PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
SHARED PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD LESSONS
Land and In-Water Instruction (2.5hrs)​
Land and In-Water Instruction (2hrs)​
Land and In-Water Instructions (2.5hrs)
Equipment Basics including choosing a surfboard
Equipment Basics including choosing a surfboard
Equipment Basics including proper paddle holding techniques and board types
Assessing a surf break
Assessing a surf break
Assessing water conditions and mounting
Catching and riding waves
Catching and riding waves
Advance stroke techniques
Board and Leash included
Board and Leash included
Board, Leash and Paddle included
Learn about Historical and Hawaiian Culture aspects of surfing with one-on-one mentoring
Learn about Historical and Hawaiian Culture aspects of surfing with friends
Learn about Historical and Hawaiian Culture on paddle excursions
$150 per person per lesson
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2 for 1 Keiki Special
(13 yrs old and younger)
$100 per person per lesson
​(minimum 2 people)
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$150 per person per Lesson
​Group Discounts Available
​for parties larger than 3
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BOOK NOW!
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Value Comparison
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Surf Lesson Waikiki
Oahu Military Base
Private Lesson Available
X
X
 
Equipment Included in Price
X
X
X
Duration of Lesson
2.5 hours
1 hour
shared 4 hour duration
Comprehensive Land Safety Brief
Selecting Equipment, Assessing Surf Break, and How-To Enter Ocean Safely with in water instruction
5-10 minutes safety brief on land
Safety Brief on land
Lesson Extras
​Hawaiian Cultural and
​Landscape Mythology
​Learning Opportunities
 
 
Personalized Lesson tailored to your  specific Goals
Surfing Mentorship and Guidance
Based on time availability
Classes and ONLY offered
once a month
Price Private Lesson
$150 per person
$100 per person
N/A
Price for Group Lesson
Starting at $200 
$150
$59-$65 per person based on
​class level
Reward Programs
Buy 4 Lesson Get 5th Free!
 
 

Academic Classes with The Surf Professor

​ANTH 175: Polynesian Surf Culture (3 Credits)
Course Description
Provide students with an understanding of surf culture in the Pacific Basin.  Environmental and cultural factors are assessed in relation to surfing's development in Polynesia, integration into Hawaiian culture, decline due to Western influence, and revitalization as a modern recreational activity.  The modern surfing industry is also assessed through a cultural perspective that analyzes business practices utilized by surfing organizations today. (3 hours lecture)
Co-Requisite(s): ANTH 175L

ANTH 175L: Surf Culture Field Lab (1 credit)
Course Description

Complements the lecture materials presented in the ANTH 175.  Provides students with an understanding ancient and modern surfing culture in Hawai'i. Field activities include surfing demonstrations and instruction, opportunities to speak with local informants, and field trips to various museums to learn about Hawai'i surfing heritage.  A coastal tour of O'ahu will be made to study the history of several major surf breaks. (3 hours laboratory)
Co-Requisite(s): ANTH 175

Additional Classes Taught:
HIST 285 - Environmental History of Hawai'i
HWST 275 - Wahi Pana: Mythology of the Hawaiian Landscape
HWST 275L - 
Wahi Pana: Mythology of the Hawaiian Landscape Field Lab
IS 197L - Intro Surf
OCN 260 - Pacific Surf Science and Technology
OCN 260L -O'ahu Surf Science and Technology Lab
PACS 108 - Pacific Worlds: An Introduction to Pacific Islands Studies
SCI 160A & SCI 160B - Polynesian Voyaging and Seamanship


Classes are offered at Windward Community College and University of Hawai'i Manoa Campuses in Spring and Fall.  Class schedules varies based on semester.  Please visit links or college websites for more information on how to register. 

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"Surboards and Surfing traditions were passed through the family. "The Wave" class of priest is a hereditary lineage -
​the wave is a family metaphor.”

- Ian 'Akahi Masterson

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