SURFERS RETREATS & ACTIVITIES
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Discover and learn about the life long endeavor of surfing. My HI Surf Retreats expand on the basics with physical training, weather and surf forecasting tips, how to be safe in the ocean and advance surf instruction. Learn about historical and Hawaiian cultural aspects of surfing. Take it to the next level with one-on-one mentoring that leads to a lifelong relationship with the ocean.
Our retreats and workshops focus on the fundamentals of surfing, SUP, and equipment design/function by blending the traditions of Polynesian culture and history with modern surfboard dynamics to show the continuum that exists through the surfboard shapers. Each student will learn hands on skills with modern science and technology to properly read the coastlines and surf. Mountain walks and waterfall hikes support the traditions that extend from mauka to makai, mountain to sea, identifying native plants and sharing about their medicinal uses while telling stories about geological features seen along the way. Each day is packed with beautiful experiences that fill the heart and satisfy your soul. Starting with an early morning surf with The Surf Professor followed by lunch and then guided nature walks, mythology of the Hawaiian landscape, and ending with beautiful journaling and reflective time, even a campfire, weather permitting! The entire retreat is filled with wonderful company, good eats, and beautiful scenery to free the mind and inspire the soul to greatness--we are surfers, come ride with me! |
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4-Night 5-Day Surf Retreat on Oahu Itinerary:
Day One |
Day Two |
Day Three |
Day Four |
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Check-In & Welcome 2:00pm |
Continental Breakfast 6am-7am |
Continental Breakfast 6am-7am |
Continental Breakfast 6am-7am |
Continental Breakfast 6am-7am |
Prereq Run/Swim/Tread Water 3pm-5pm |
Surfing (location TBD) 7am-10am |
Surfing (location TBD) 7am-10am |
Surfing (location TBD) 7am-10am |
Surfing (location TBD) 7am-10am |
Break/Shower 5pm-6pm |
Lunch 11am-1pm |
Lunch 11am-1pm |
Lunch 11am-1pm |
Closing Ceremony & Pau Hana Pāʻina! 11am |
Dinner 6pm |
Guided Nature Walk 2pm-5pm |
Surfboards Galore! Hands-on History and Design Workshop 2pm-5pm |
Carving a Hawaiian Surfboard Interactive Experience 2pm-5pm |
Checkout & Airport Transports |
Surf Science & Forecasting Session 7pm-8pm |
Dinner 6pm |
Dinner 6pm |
Dinner 6pm |
Akahai meaning kindness, (grace) to be expressed with tenderness |
Reflective Journaling 8pm-9pm |
Polynesian Surfing Traditions Presentation 7pm-8pm |
Star Gazing & Celestial Navigation Workshop 7pm-8pm |
Campfire 7pm-9pm |
Lōkahi meaning unity (unbroken) to be expressed w/harmony |
Personal Time |
Reflective Journaling 8pm-9pm |
Reflective Journaling 8pm-9pm |
Reflective Journaling 9pm-10pm |
'Olu'olu meaning agreeable(gentle) to be expressed w/pleasantness |
Lights Out/Rest |
Personal Time |
Personal Time |
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Ha'aha'a meaning humility (empty) to be expressed w/modesty |
Surf the Dreamland! |
Lights Out/Rest |
Lights Out/Rest |
Lights Out/Rest |
Ahonui meaning patience (waiting for the moment) to be expressed w/perseverance. |
Surf Studies Retreats are privately planned and booked.
Book your private retreat today!
Retreats & Activities Pricing
5-Day Surf Studies Adventure! (Individuals & Private Groups ) |
3-Day Coastal Surfing Sites Driving Surfari** (Individuals & Private Groups ) |
A Day with the Surf Professor (So what you like do?) (Individuals, Private Groups & Schools) |
1/2 Day Activity or Workshop (Individuals, Private Groups & Schools) |
A Two-Hour Talk Story with the Surf Professor (Individuals, Private Groups & Schools) |
Retreats & Activities are booked on a request basis; please email me to inquire about options |
Retreats & Activities are booked on a request basis; please email me to inquire about options |
Retreats & Activities are booked on a request basis; please email me to inquire about options |
Want to rent The Surf Professor for your private event? We have options to suit your needs! |
Want to rent The Surf Professor for your private event? We have options to suit your needs! |
Email to inquire about cost |
Email to inquire about cost |
$900 per day (6+ hours) |
$600 per 1/2 day (4-hours) |
$300 minimum (for the first two hours) $150 per hour thereafter |
Sample Menu / Accommodations
*All Retreats Include:
One (1) Bedroom Apartment that Sleeps 2-4 pe0ple or Camping option in 1/2-acre yard. Other accommodations that may be more appropriate to your group are available upon request, but prices will vary depending on the size, location, and availability of local short-term rentals.
Meals - Three Times a Day focusing on Farm-to-Table and Local favorites.
Ground Transportation to and from Scheduled Activities.
Equipment included but not limited to - Surfboard and Leash.
**Equipment included but not limited to - Stand Up Paddle Board, Paddle, and Leash.
***Offered Workshops: Polynesian Surfing Traditions, Surf Science & Forecasting, Mythology of the Hawaiian Landscape, Polynesian Celestial Navigation, Hands-On Surfboard History & Design. Other workshops such as Ocean Safety & Risk Management are available on request.
Cost does NOT include:
Airfare
Ground Transportation to and from non-retreat related events/activities.
Alcoholic Beverages
One (1) Bedroom Apartment that Sleeps 2-4 pe0ple or Camping option in 1/2-acre yard. Other accommodations that may be more appropriate to your group are available upon request, but prices will vary depending on the size, location, and availability of local short-term rentals.
Meals - Three Times a Day focusing on Farm-to-Table and Local favorites.
Ground Transportation to and from Scheduled Activities.
Equipment included but not limited to - Surfboard and Leash.
**Equipment included but not limited to - Stand Up Paddle Board, Paddle, and Leash.
***Offered Workshops: Polynesian Surfing Traditions, Surf Science & Forecasting, Mythology of the Hawaiian Landscape, Polynesian Celestial Navigation, Hands-On Surfboard History & Design. Other workshops such as Ocean Safety & Risk Management are available on request.
Cost does NOT include:
Airfare
Ground Transportation to and from non-retreat related events/activities.
Alcoholic Beverages
RETREAT SUBSTITUTION LIST
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Customize your Private Retreat for a personalized experience. All of our retreats can be fitted to your groups' needs by substituting our lectures and activities to your liking, giving you a one of a kind experience. The Surf Professor will personally help you select and arrange your choices to ensure an agenda that flows easily and promises a truly exceptional experience. Interested in having The Surf Professor join you and your group on a neighbor island surfari adventure? Kumu Ian is an excellent Guide, having done extensive archeology on all the islands as well as teaching for every neighbor island UH Community College. His knowledge is grounded in both natural and cultural history, and he has a passion for sharing and interpreting the place-based mythology that helps us understand each location. From hiking the Nā Pali Coast on Kauaʻi to climbing Haleakalā on Maui to riding waves at ancient surfing sites on Hawaiʻi Island, The Surf Professor is available and ready to go on an adventure with you! For more information and guidance please email The Surf Professor at [email protected] or call (808) 780-4064. |
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