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Action Sports Maui offers a complete range of windsurfing lessons, tours and adventures. Our friendly Instructors are all well trained full-time professionals that are dedicated to their sport, including some of the most highly qualified windsurfing instructors and windsurfing instructor trainers anywhere. Our windsurfing school is open all year round, and the weather is always warm and inviting. Action Sports caters to the extreme windsurfing athlete as well as the novice, young and old. Have fun, learn and join the Action.

Established in 1996 Action Sports Windsurfing School has become a local favorite. We have taught thousands of people young and old the sport of windsurfing.    

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Action Sports Windsurfing School has been featured in Magazines, newspapers and television. Our friendly well-trained instructors make every step of the learning process fun and exciting.

 

PayPal secure online payment system.Now you can book your lessons online using PayPal (prices will include the Hawaii State tax). When you have made your Online reservation, print out your PayPal confirmation as your receipt. Call us 24 hours before your lesson for the wind & Weather check, and to confirm your lesson times.
Beginner Wind 3day Wind 5day Waterstart Shortboard Intro Jibing Class Shortboard School Jumping Looping Private Kids Private Kids Camp Instructor
Beginner Class "No experience required" 2.5 hours  $79.00pp group

Getting a good start in windsurfing is essential to your success. A successful first day depends on correct equipment and suitable Our Beachweather conditions. Learning to windsurf is a lot easier if someone shows you how. Patient and professional Instructors are worth their weight in gold. For the Beginner Lessons we have chosen a great sailing location with a sandy beach surrounded by a protective reef. We only sail when the weather conditions are suitable. In the lesson we give you specialized beginner's boards that are strong and stable. Our instructors then select a sail for each individual student. The size of the sail should be matched to each individual based on their height, weight and strength. This is a very important step to ensure your maximum enjoyment.

We pride ourselves in our ability to offer individualized equipment selections thanks to our unmatched quiver of sails. Once you haSimmulator Lesson (Photo:Orden)ve your equipment, we show you how to put it together. (this comes in handy if you want to rent equipment at a later time or you are buying your own). The rigging process is an important part of windsurfing and its easy when we show you how. Next we take you onto the sand for a short theory lesson, we explain where to sail, how the wind works and what to look out for. Launching with rainbow (Photo:TimOrden)We show you how to align your board to the wind, how to pull up the sail without straining your back, turning techniques and sailing and steering techniques. Then we take you onto the water. Using a correct launching technique and our instructors get into the water with you to help you apply the techniques you have learned. We don't go too far from shore, and we concentrate on giving you a reliable technique that will give you confidence in the water. Our instructors start by holding your boards in the shallow water as you get going, giving you constant feedback and encouragement, then as you progress a little further from shore, our Instructors sail right alongside you on their own boards. 

If you get tired you can simply sit down on the board and if necessary our Instructor can sail you and your board back to the beach where you can rest before trying again. We always keep a close eye one you so that you are never left to get blown away or frustrated. Our beginners lesson show you many of the basic windsurfing techniques. Our techniques ensure the maximum enjoyment from every lesson which will keep you hungry for more. After the lesson you should be confident enough to rent beginners equipment and practice on your own.

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Windsurf Short Course "3-day course" $225.00pp

Beginner School student learn early planing (Photo:Dorn)The course includes two and a half hours of progressive instruction per day for three days. The days need not be consecutive. This course is the fast track into the sport of windsurfing, or for people with a challenging schedule. In this course we cover a progressive range of skills for beginner or advanced beginner sailors. No experience is required, however this course also suits beginners with a few lessons under their belt, or the Sailor who may be a little rusty after being away from the water for a while. Several techniques that will be covered include:
Wind-basics, balance-Basics, Self-Launching, rope-start, rope-turns, mast-turns, tacking, fast-tack, basic jibe, beach starts, upwind sailing and reaching. We provide you with the boards  and a range of sail sizes to accelerate your learning process.

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Windsurf School "Complete 5-day course" $375.00pp group

Windsurfing School students ground school training.
The "Classic 5-day" course includes two and a half hours of progressive instruction per day for five days. The days need not be consecutive. So we can fit the course to suit your vacation, and the weather conditions. In this comprehensive course we cover;
wind theory, balance skills, rope-start, beginner sailing, self-launch, quick-exit, rope-turns, mast-turns, tacking, beach starts, self-rescue, upwind sailing and reaching. For the fast learners we can also cover: Power-Jibes, Harness-technique, and High-wind stance. We will provide you with a range of equipment to accelerate the learning process. We work with you at your own pace, to ensure that you get all the skills you need to become a supply you with the different equipment progressively to help advance beyond the beginner level as quickly as possible. Unlimited sail exchanges to handle a variety of winds.

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Waterstart Class "Let the wind do the work" 2 hours  $89.00pp group
Waterstart Lesson - Beach PracticeIn this class we show you how you can lie back and let the wind pull you out of the water. Waterstart Lesson (Graphic:Online Windsurfing Manual)The waterstart is the gateway to high-wind sailing and the key to sailing a short-board. Because of our reliable tradewinds, Maui is the best place to learn the waterstart. In these two-hour lessons, we can teach you more than you would learn in weeks of trying to teach yourself at home. We show you how to position the board after a wipeout. Then we show you how to steer and control the board from the waterstart position and how to fly the sail and waterstart in strong winds. We start by showing you the techniques on the beach, then we get into the water with you and show you how to keep control and steer the board. After this, "popping up" onto the board is easy, and you will be able to do it time and time again, you will own the Waterstart. We can get practically anybody to waterstart. However we do recommend that you have some experience in moderate to strong winds, being able to beach-start before you come is helpful but not essential. (Knowledge of harness and footstraps is not required). To ensure your success (and ours), we set minimum wind limits.Waterstart Lesson (Photo:Orden)

Waterstart (photo:Dorn)We also like to make specific equipment recommendations. Having the right size board and sail is essential to a successful water-starting session. Even if you have your own board, we might suggest you use something a little different during the class to increase your learning curve. Discuss your equipment requirements with your instructor before the class. Generally, you will need a sail half a square meter larger than the one you would sail with.

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Shortboard Basics "When you need speed" 2 hrs  $89.00pp group

Shortboard Sailing (Photo:litewave)
An introduction to shortboard riding skills. The basic skills needed on floaty transition boards or lower volume slalom or wave boards. We can cover each of the individual techniques separately or combined for an overview lesson. The harness technique and footstrap skills can often take one full lesson each to master. We recommend that you should master the harness technique before progressing to the footstraps.

More advanced sailors can use this class as a refresher course or an introduction to ocean sailing, we can review and improve a combination of techniques. (Jibing is taught in our Jibing Class). Water-starting is very helpful in this class but not essential. Bring your own board or rent one of our excellent "Transition" boards.

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Jibing Class "Just around the corner" 2 hours  $89.00pp group

Jibing Lesson (photo:Orden)
One of the toughest techniques to master. We explain the theory of the jibe in easy to understand language. The Jibing theory and Jibe technique are then broken down into smaller, more manageable steps. We teach all levels of jibe including; Stop Jibes, Step jibes, Flare Jibes, Power Jibes, Slam Jibes, Duck Jibes, Jump Jibes and Racing "Lay-down Jibe" techniques.

Our instructors can assess your ability and recommend a specific type of Jibe that is best for you. The lesson begins on the beach with the jibing theory and sail transition exercises. Then into the water, your instructors will sail with you, riding alongside or nearby. This way they can demonstrate the technique and give you on-the-water feedback. 
In this lesson you can bring your own equipment or rent one of our easy jibing boards and sails.

 
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Shortboard School "Complete 3-day Course"   $260.00pp group
Laydown jibe (Photo:Orden)
This is a complete short-board sailing course including the basics. The course includes two hours of instruction per day for three days and extended use of the equipment after the lessons. The days need not be consecutive. Allow yourself a few extra days to accommodate variable weather conditions. In this course we cover; Short-board Basics, Water Starts, Harness and Footstraps and Short-board Jibing. This course is a great opportunity not to be missed. Bring your own board or rent from us to have a selection of equipment for the different classes.
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Jumping Lessons "Flight School" 1.5 hours  $149.00 private
Table-top Jump (photo:sailworks)
Our flight school can cover anything from the basic chop hop to advanced maneuvers like inverted aerials (loops). You decide what techniques you want to learn.

Our instructors are sailing with you and are on hand to give you constant advice and feedback. The training starts on the beach with the theory and orientation, then onto the water for the practical exercises. Sailing with the instructor at your side is a lot safer too. We can show you safe jumping techniques and surf survival tips. We show you how to get some big air and some serious hang time. We can teach you any specific technique or we can go out and work on your general technique and trouble shoot your style etc.

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Looping Lessons  "Inverted Aerials"  $150.00 per hour private


We are the only school on Maui that offers loop lessons. Our loop class concentrates on loops only! (there are three main types of loops, (Loops, Spins, and Rolls).  The teaching methods have taken years to develop and this class can only be taught by our very top level instructors, David Dorn Backloop Sequence (Photo:hotsails)(Master Windsurfing Instructor), John & Paolo (Senior Instructors). We break down the loop into its essential elements and discuss them on
the beach before going out on the water. On the water we take you through a series of confidence building and technique teaching exercises. These skills are combined into the loop techniques.  This exclusive coaching is very successful in helping pre-loopers to complete their loops and for sailors who have never attempted a loop. Coaching gives them the safest looping techniques to use and practice. If you don't know what your doing before you try a loop, you may scare yourself and give up trying forever. With this coaching, you don't have to re-invent the loop. The knowledge you gain will give you more confidence to master the loop. For safety reasons, we always wear helmets and wetsuits. You can rent a helmet from us, however we recommend that you buy one for yourself (preferably a GATH).

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Private Lessons "Your personal trainer" $79/hour
Jibe (Photo:Sailworks)


There are many reasons to want private lessons or personal coaching. Having a personal coach will boost your performance and increase your learning curve, whether you take your windsurfing seriously or just want to maximize your fun. All of our listed windsurfing classes can be taught privately by our experienced coaching staff. We recommend private lessons for competitive sailors, very timid sailors, very young, very old, very heavy, Physically challenged, mentally challenged, Learning differences, Celebrities and other private persons.

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Kids Private Lessons "Very First Steps" $79.00  1.5 hour
Kids Lesson (David 6yrs).


Children younger than 8 years must have a private lesson for any of the techniques because they need constant and close attention while in the ocean (especially in Maui). You want your kids to have fun and stay safe on the water, accept no less (especially on Maui). Children have special requirements and different energy levels and attention spans, so they need a customized children's lesson. We have a range of specialized children's equipment, which is essential to the process. A child's introduction to the ocean in the formative years will determine their attitude about it for the rest of their lives. A kid-friendly windsurfing lesson will create a lasting impression and give the students a positive ocean experience.

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Kids Windsurf Camps "A very good beginning" $165.00  3days
Kids ride the wobble-board, at the three-day kids windsurf camp.


Young children 6years and above will love the Youth Windsurfing 3-day Camps. Run Weekly in summer young children are sharing their first experiences in windsurfing. The emphasis is on fun, & learning in a social atmosphere. Children will share equipment in small groups. they are taught be young instructors and their peers, while under adult supervision. Lessons run in the mornings for the lighter winds. and run for three hours including snacks and drinks. Kids will do practical lessons, games, some classwork, and receive a certificate of completion, on graduation day. This program is very popular and bookings are recommended. Children should supply their own life vests, and reef shoes. Students use a range of specialized children's equipment, which is essential to the process. The kids camp was created by windsurfing families and windsurfing parents to create the ideal children's windsurf experience in a fun atmosphere. Graduates of the course can go onto other levels and kids clinics in more advanced techniques.

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Instructors Certification Courses "US. Sailing" $365.00" & "AYF." systems" $795.00

U.S. SailingAustralian Yachting federation


These are complete Instructors certification programs from 4-days to 40 hours of training. Participants must be over 18 and have, Current Adult CPR and First Aid certification. Instructors courses are scheduled according to demand. There is a minimum of 5 candidates per course. Candidates should put their name on the waiting list. For accommodation and travel assistance email Action Travel.

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LESSON

DURATION PRIVATE GROUP
Beginner Class 2.5 hour $130.00 $79.00pp 
Windsurf Short Course 3-day $350.00 $225.00pp
Windsurf School 5-day $575.00 $375.00pp
Waterstart Class   2 hour $130.00 $89.00pp
Shortboard Basics  2 hour $130.00 $89.00pp
Jibing Class   2 hour  $130.00 $89.00pp
Shortboard School 3-day $375.00 $260.00pp
Shortboard School 5-day $625.00 $425.00pp
Jumping   1.5 hour $149.00

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Looping per hour $150.00

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Private Lessons  per hour $79.00

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Kids Lessons 1.5 hour $130.00 $79.00pp
Instructor Courses  7-day

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$795.00pp
 

GROUP SIZES

PRIVATE: 1 instructor per student.

SEMI-PRIVATE: 2 students per instructor.

SPLIT PRIVATE: 2 students sharing 1 lesson.

GROUP: 3-4 students per Instructor.

CLINIC: up to 6 students per instructor.

DEMO: up to 10 students per instructor.

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