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Maui Windsurfing Guide

“Whether you are are a windsurfing addict or a weekend warrior, you have probably discovered that Maui is a windsurfer’s paradise. This magical island has something to offer windsurfers of all levels; Beginners, Kids, First timers. All will like the tranquil waters in Maui’s bays and coves, or the extreme athletes will hit the waves on the many reef breaks, Speed sailors will revel in the focused wind blasting over 40 knots in Ma’aleaa Bay’s Speed Beach. Maui has it all.”  Aloha, David Dorn WHAT MAKES MAUI SPECIAL OCEANIC CULTURE MAUI BEACHES KANAHA BEACH MAUI SEASONS MAUI GEOGRAPHY WINDSURFING KIDS CAMPS WINDSURF LESSONS WAVE SAILING WAVESAILING SPOTS BEGINNER WAVESAILING HOOKIPA BREAKS THE BONE YARD THE WEIRD WAVE WINDSURF RULES NORTH SHORE MAP 11…

Gear Guide

    Maui Gear & Equipment Guide EQUIPMENT GUIDE RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR YOUR LESSONS   GEAR GUIDE RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR AFTER YOUR LESSONS     EQUIPMENT GUIDE RECOMMENDED GEAR FOR YOUR LESSONS The learning experience is challenging enough without having the wrong gear. We have found that using equipment specifically designed for learning or chosen for its user friendly characteristics, will enhance the learning process. We recommend using this Gear Guide. You will have greater success, more fun, and maintain a higher level of motivation. Use the equipment recommended in this Gear Guide.     Personal Gear and Supplies you should Bring for All Lessons: Wear Sturdy Swimwear (board shorts), this goes for men and women. Wear a rash-guard shirt; If you are buying one, get a long sleeved rash-guard. Bring your booties (reef shoes) if you have…

General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION Action Sports Maui is the center of Watersports Lessons and Ocean Sports Education, tours and adventures, and is Hawaii’s original kiteboarding center. For a quick overview of our school go to our “At a Glance” page. Our Instructors are full-time, well trained professionals that are dedicated to their sports; Surfing, Standup, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding. Take a look at our Action Calendar  for special events & Clinics. And don’t forget to check our Kite-van out at Kitebeach at Kanaha Beach Park, and our new Surf Center in Kihei. Hawaii is one of the best and easiest places to learn to surf. Being located in the center of the Pacific Ocean. Pure ocean swells combined with our off-shore reefs give us a variety of quality waves to ride. In the summer the south shore has the better surf, with a swell originating in the south…

Maui Kiteboarding Guidelines

MAUI KITEBOARDING GUIDELINES Please respect other water and beach users at all times. Learn the rules and guidelines before going out. Follow the local guidelines and always fly safely. When you kiteboard on Maui you are representing all kiteboarders. Your actions both good and bad will affect the rest of us. Sharing the ocean resources is fundamental to Hawaiians. Disrespecting others right to share the resources is anti-social and will not be tolerated. Follow the posted warning signs, and always follow the directives of the lifeguards. Maui Kiteboarding Map With the increasing popularity of kiteboarding, kiteboarders on Maui see the need to step up self-regulating efforts to keep the sport growing in a positive direction. In addition, all kiteboarders are under specific FAA waiver stipulations. The FAA waiver stipulates that all kiteboarders must comply with:  FAA (Kiteboarding) WAIVER STIPULATIONS