Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

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Oahu, USA

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Overview

Paddle along the historic Anahulu stream, home of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. These enormous and friendly sea creatures swim peacefully along the river. They can grow up to 500lbs!

Enjoy learning about the history of the location while learning skills and tips about stand up paddling. Come during the evening to enjoy a stunning Hawaiian sunset.

You will begin with a brief lesson on land and then paddle across a calm bay into the Anahulu stream. As a group lesson, other paddlers to join as well. Enjoy getting to know other travelers on a fun experience!

Don't have good balance? New to the sport? Don't know how to swim? No worries -- All our instructors are certified lifeguards, super friendly, and highly trained to give you an awesome experience on the water.

We are Oahu's oldest running stand up paddle school -- 11 years and loving it! Discover for yourself why we have received a Certificate of Excellence from Cool Hawaii since 2014. We look forward to paddling with you!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lifejacket available upon request
  • Stand up paddle board and paddle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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62-490 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA

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What To Expect

Come travel along Haleiwa Bay and up the Anahulu stream, home of the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles. Although turtle sightings aren't guaranteed, they are very common in our location. Whatever your experience level, we'll help you improve your stand up paddle ability. You'll also learn about Hawaiian fauna and its uses, and the uniqueness of historic Haleiwa town.

We, Rainbow Watersports, are the original stand up paddle school on Oahu's North Shore, making people happy for 13 years now. Come “Stand Up” for a great cause: a portion of our profits go toward Operation Underground Railroad to help rescue children from sex slavery.

Our school, Rainbow Watersports, has been recognized in several media, including Rachel Raye's Every Day, Lifestrong, Huffington Post, Concierge, and more. We've been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 5 years straight, and have a 5-star rating on Yelp.

Our instructors are certified lifeguards and LOVE stand up paddling, connecting with guests, and having a good time. Many paddlers say this is the best part of their vacation; make it a part of yours!

Optional items to bring:

*Waterbottle
*Reef-safe sunscreen
*Gratuity

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Lifejacket available upon request
  • Stand up paddle board and paddle
  • Gratuities

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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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