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Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures

Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
8083729304
Ranked #1 of 15 tours in Haleiwa
5.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: Our stand up paddle (SUP) lessons take place in calm waters on the North Shore of Oahu -- even during the big surf season. We travel up a beautiful...... more » Owner description: Our stand up paddle (SUP) lessons take place in calm waters on the North Shore of Oahu -- even during the big surf season. We travel up a beautiful river lush with plants, turtles, and other wildlife. The river remains unknown to most tourists who visit the North Shore, and is thus nicknamed Haleiwa's secret "backyard". Paddle surfing is a fun, challenging sport, and with our top instruction, we guarantee that you will be up and paddling on your first lesson! We have a 100% satisfaction record, with many paddlers commenting that their paddling experience with Rainbow Watersports is the most enjoyable part of their trip. « less
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travel lovin' family
Boise, Idaho
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

SO are so glad we chose Rainbow Watersports Adventures. We really enjoyed our lesson with Rowan- He was an excellent instructor. None of of fell off the boards once! Once we got the hang of the boards, we enjoyed talking with him about the area and the islands. Haleiwa is quite a busy place, but the paddle up the river... More

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Achale
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

This was our first time paddle boarding. Our guide was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We were up and paddling in no time. We saw dozens of turtles in the river and ha a blast. More

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Karen S
Pine Beach, New Jersey
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19 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

First time paddle boarding but will not be last! I arranged the trip via email after reading reviews on Tripadvisor. Heidi was very professional and friendly, quick reply, easy directions to location. Since we were experienced kayakers, paddleboarding was similar and easy. It's all in the balance! Saw tons of turtles! I would highly recommend this activity. More

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hayashij
Mililani, HI
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

The instructor was extremely friendly and patient and they provide the boards and paddles to fit each individual. The instructor's knowledge of the surrounding area and the ocean was amazing and interesting. I would suggest this to everyone visiting the islands. More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
January 6, 2012

Thanks a lot! We think that the people involved really make an experience wonderful; I am glad you had a good time and thought our instructors are as cool as we think they are! More

Sean C
Calgary, AB
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

My wife and I thought we'd try Paddle Boarding while in Hawaii recently. Our experience could not have been better - they communicate very well while booking on-line and our instructor (Jodie) could not have been more patient, helpful and kind. If you are, at all, thinking of trying Paddle Boarding, you will be glad that you contacted Rainbow Watersports... More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
December 14, 2011

Thanks for the review! We are glad you had such an excellent experience with us. ;) More

Wayne B
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011

I went twice - once with each teenager - and both times had a wonderful lesson with a great instructor. Personnel are very friendly yet competent. In short, a delightful experience. More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
December 14, 2011

Hi! Thanks for spreading the word! We are grateful to be in one of the best locations for stand up paddling! More

DeniseHarris64
Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a standup paddling lesson with Jodie and it was fanastic. She was so easy to get along with and a lot of fun. We had a 2 hour private lesson which was well worth the money. The setting is great and the standup paddling much easier than I thought it would be. I would recommend this activity to... More

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MrsGreen79
Ottawa, Canada
Contributor
13 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

We learnt to paddle with Turtle in Haleiwa and had such a great time. I was worried that it was going to be difficult but Turtle is a great instructor and it was easier than I thought it would be. She gave lots of tips and encouragements throughout the lesson. We saw lots of turtles! We went at 4:30 and... More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
December 14, 2011

Ohh, I am so glad you chose to come at sunset time! That's something you can really enjoy at our North Shore location. Come again and we'll be sure you get to paddle in the water while the sun is setting. ;) More

mchristiansen07
North Ogden, UT
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2011

We had an amazing time learning to stand up paddle! We were going to go at noon, but Heidi recommended that if we were flexible with our time, we should wait and go at sunset. SO WORTH IT!!! I went with my husband, brother,and sister in law, and we all had a really great time. Excellent instruction! Beautiful river, and... More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
December 14, 2011

I'm glad you're enjoying our book, "The Stand Up Paddle Book"! I told you the sunset time would be worth it, huh? More

John B
South Plainfield, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

GREAT experience! I'm a Professional Ski Instructor, so I look at the instruction end of things critically. I thought that the instructor, "Turtle", did a phenomenal job! While we were out we saw a seal and I had a Green turtle swim under me! Great introduction to the new (old) wave of surfing. At the end of the lesson I... More

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TheOahuTraveler, Owner at Stand Up Paddle Lessons -- Rainbow Watersports Adventures, responded to this review
September 2, 2011

Thanks for the review! I am grateful you appreciated our high level of instruction. There are many schools who will take you on stand up paddle tours wtihout taking much effort to teach; we want to make sure you end your lesson confident enough to then confidently paddle on your own --- correctly! More

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