SUP Lessons, Downwind Lessons & Guides

All lessons and tours are personalized to your skill level and desired adventure! Whether you’re a beginner who wants to catch a wave for the first time or and experienced paddle surfer we have a lesson built for you. Experience stand up paddling and explore the great sights and natural habitats of Maui’s coastline on guided SUP tour.

With every session you will see improvement and progression – we guarantee a great time on the water!

All Lessons Include:

  • Security of having a knowledgeable and certified guide leading the way.
  • Safety briefing that covers equipment use, safety and weather conditions.
  • Complementary photos.
  • Flexible Scheduling, including morning and sunset tours.
  • Board, paddle, leash, and personal flotation device.
  • Complimentary guidance on boards and other equipment.

 

Beginner Lessons

An introductory course to stand-up paddle boarding, focused on getting you prepared for your own future paddle adventures and the most out of your Maui water time.

Lessons Include:

  • Equipment overview
  • Stroke and balance techniques
  • Local ocean conditions and water safety

Beginner lessons require no previous surfing or paddle experience. Ability to swim is required.

Intermediate Lessons

Are you looking to take your abilities to the next level?

Intermediate SUP Lessons include:

  • Advanced strokes
  • Technique refinement
  • Rough water experience
  • Rescue and safety

Customizable intermediate lessons can include an intro to downwind SUP and intro to SUP Surfing.

Advanced Lessons

Complete customizable experience focused on taking your abilities to the next level and getting the most out of your Maui water time.

These Lessons Can Include

  • SUP down winding.
  • SUP SURF – where you learn forecasting and learn surf etiquette and best local places to surf which in order to get you riding waves safely and successfully.

We took a SUP lesson with Jaecey and it was wonderful!!!There were 3 of us_myself, my husband and our 9 year old daughter. Jaecey was calm , patient and encouraging. She gave us lots of great tips and suggestions for safety. It was a windy day , so not the easiest, but Jaecey made it fun. My daughter especially had a ball. Jaecey is such a strong and accomplishe paddleboarder( training for some big races at that time)that I think she is such a great role model for girls.

Elizabeth M.

Seattle , WA

I couldn’t have been more pleased with Jaecey as a downwind SUP instructor. I had years of experience with SUP surfing on Maui but had only a two, shorter downwinders under my belt. I thought I knew the basics but really had just learned as I went.  The difference between that and learning from Jaecey is that she brings years of experience downwinding, several professional certifications, and a passion toward formalizing downwinding instruction. Starting with an inspection of my roof rack system, to every component of my board, to my paddle choice (she lent me several demos to allow me to discover the finer points), to exhaustive safety equipment recommendations and checks, to a very in depth paddle technique analysis, to comparative surf techniques downwinding vs wave surfing – I learned far more than I expected. I would recommend this instruction to anyone not already at an advanced level Dr. James Demetriou

Wailuku,HI

Thank you for making Maliko more accessible for Maui paddlers , You’ve been a big part of why paddling has been dominant in the state. Hats off and heartfelt apparition for your aloha and commitment. Small business of the year! Hands down.

Mahalo Nui Loa! Tom Geurin

Kihei, HI

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