Learn to Windsurf: A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Windsurfing is a practical introduction to the sport by David & Suzie Dorn. Drawing on decades of professional instruction, it covers equipment, wind awareness, balance, steering, turning, safety, self-rescue, and the essential techniques every beginner needs to build confidence and continue progressing
Kiteboarding is a technical, ever-evolving sport—and no matter how accomplished you think you are, there’s always room to grow. At Action Sports Maui, we encourage all riders—beginners and seasoned alike—to invest in lessons or coaching whenever they’re exploring a new location. Your instructor isn’t just teaching technique; they’re your local
Kiteboarding is one of the most exciting and evolving sports in the world. Although it has been around for decades, it continues to grow in popularity—and Maui has been at the forefront since the very beginning. As Maui’s original kiteboarding school, we’ve remained committed to excellence in training, safety, and
The history of windsurfing is deeply intertwined with the island of Maui. It’s more than just a sport here—it’s a culture, a lifestyle, and a legacy. From its humble beginnings to its high-flying modern form, windsurfing on Maui has shaped—and been shaped by—the island’s natural beauty and adventurous spirit.
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Your first day Kiteboarding is one of the most important in your Kiteboarding career. Many newcomers will decide on this day whether this is the right sport for them or not. Much depends on the experiences that you will have in the first few hours or even minutes. At Action
SURFING IS AN EXTREME SPORT: Surfing is an extreme sport, that looks deceptively easy. Especially when you come to Hawaii and you see young people old people and everyone in between dancing on the waves riding their surfboards without a care in the world. to the untrained eye it might
If there’s one golden rule every surfer learns quickly, it’s this: the early bird catches the best waves. On Maui, the mornings are a magical time for surfing, with glassy water, perfect swells, and light winds setting the stage for an unforgettable ride. At Action Sports Maui, we know that
Life is Not a Spectator Sport: Why Spectate When You Can Participate?
When was the last time you stopped watching life go by and dove headfirst into something exciting? If you’re longing for an experience that breaks the mold, Maui is the place to make it happen. Known as the
Changing of the Seasons: Maui has super consistent weather, but we still have seasons here. The Surfing Season is coming and you will notice things changing. Each season has a character and a rhythm, so be prepared to adjust your approach and technique accordingly.
Planning your kitesurfing trip to Maui? Here are essential tips to help you travel smart, stay safe, and make the most of your time on the water.
“Weather Maps may seem confusing when you first see them. But you can learn the basics easily. The information they contain helps us to understand the current weather picture and to make future weather predictions. Just looking out your window only tells you the immediate weather in your local spot,
Kiteboarding on Maui is unlike riding anywhere else. The island’s powerful trade winds, challenging ocean conditions, and complex launch zones set it apart as one of the most exciting—and demanding—kiteboarding locations in the world. These natural features make Maui an ideal place to advance your skills, but they also require
Learning to Kiteboard is Fun, with our patient and professional Instructors. We have all kinds of beginner lessons and advanced lessons too. Our lessons are located at Kite Beach on Maui’s north shore.
Discover what wingsurfing is and why it’s Maui’s newest and most exciting wind sport. Learn to wingsurf with expert lessons at Action Sports Maui.
Discover the exciting world of Maui kiteboarding: We host Kite trips to Maui for all levels of Kiters and non-kiting family members. If you want to Kite every day in great conditions or mix Kiting with some sightseeing and cultural activities we have a plan to suit you.
“Whether you 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
Ocean Waves Formation: Ocean waves are usually formed by a distant wind. Usually storms generate strong winds that act on the ocean’s surface for several days. The strength of the wind, and the duration it blows have a factor on how the resulting waves will be. The area which the
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
Kitesurfing is the natural evolution of extreme wind-powered watersports. Combining traits of windsurf and wakeboard, the powerful air-foils and lightweight boards give the kiteboarder higher performance capabilities than ever before. In its short but exciting history kitesurfing has brought together the most exciting components of other extreme sports. The simplicity
Learning to kiteboard is easier than ever before. We have been teaching kiteboarding now for over twenty-five years, and it just keeps getting better and better. Our new equipment and new training techniques have made the learning process fun and rewarding . It only requires a modest investment of time
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
Discovery Kiteboarder Program Level Competences A-1 Carry and set up the lines and kite Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward). Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground. Know how to stop the
LEARN WITH US: Action Sports Maui has been teaching the sport of kiteboarding since the beginning. We have tons of experience teaching all kinds of people to learn to kiteboard. We love to teach and make the learning process fun. We started as a Kiteboard school and that is our
The kids program is designed to be fun and teach the kids the basic kite flying skills. Sharing these skills with young kids helps prepare them at an early age for wind powered sports as they grow, and master the necessary skills.
Riding a Kitefoilboard – Video
Kitefoilboarding at Kanaha Beach Maui, with David Dorn. Stay tuned after this video for more Foilboard Tutorial Videos.
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Discover how Maui and Hood River became the birthplace of modern wing surfing. Learn about the Dragonfly FreeWing, the first production wing before major brands, and how hydrofoils revolutionized the sport.
ASM is has the best and most experienced instructors on Maui, they are trained and *Certified under the internationally Recognized teaching standards. Action Sports Maui known globally for its highly trained instructors. Every single member of our team is professionally trained and certified, and has the experience to tailor the
We have Kiteboarding Gear Rentals available for experienced persons only. Bring your IKO Kiteboarder Card as proof of ability, or do a checkout ride with one of our instructors. We have the latest gear available. Rent a complete setup, Kite Only or Board Only. Prebook kite gear with us to
Originality
When compared to other schools, our school should be your first choice. We were the original (first) kiteboarding school in Hawaii since 1996 and have been teaching full time since 1997′ (far longer than any other school). We have taught more people to kiteboard and have developed many
When communicating on-water or over a distance, wind and wave noise will drown out almost all verbal communication. So it is necessary for kiteboarders to use visual communications to signify their intent, and especially useful is using hand signals. There are a specific set of hand signals that are
Maui Ocean Safety is about awareness and knowledge. For example, most Hawaiians are taught to respect the ocean from an early age. Their familiarity and mastery of the ocean makes swimming and surfing look easy. You may see some very young keiki (children) flipping over in the waves close to
Maui Boardsailing Association Sail Safe Guidelines for windsurfing on Maui In the interest of promoting safe and enjoyable windsurfing for everyone on Maui, the Maui Boardsailing Association has drawn up the guidelines for beach and water etiquette and safety. please adhere to these guidelines so we can continue to enjoy
The Online Education system, is a series of knowledge based courses that you can take online. These courses are designed to be a complimentary part of the kiteboarder’s learning path. Regular kiters, as well as instructors can take courses to improve their knowledge, some courses are free to members, you
The IKO Kiteboarder Certification Card helps prove your Skill level of competence. The IKO Card certifies your skill level and is verification as you continue to train and develop. Your Instructor will fill in the remaining levels until you are a Level 3 independent rider, and beyond.
The AITC is a recognized Kiteboarding certification course. The assistant instructor program is perfect for candidates with no prior teaching background in kiteboarding.
Maui is a paradise, but there are also hidden dangers here too. Maui is an isolated rocky island surrounded by a powerful ocean. There are many adventures and experiences to be had, but a misadventure is always one bad decision away. The following tips are some information intended to make you aware
Maui Gear & Equipment Guide. When it comes to enjoying watersports on Maui, having the right gear makes all the difference.
If you’re searching for IKO kiteboarding USA programs or want to train with IKO kiteboarding instructors, look no further than Action Sports Maui. As one of the original IKO schools in Hawaii, we offer internationally certified kiteboarding lessons and professional instructor training courses on the beautiful island of Maui.
The New IKO Kiteboarder Handbook goes hand in hand with your lessons from your instructor. It follows the same Kiteboarder Program that your lessons are based on, and includes very important information on Equipment, Weather, Tides, Safety, Riding Techniques- as well as lots of other very useful information. At the
Kiteboarding Instructor Certification and Training The Kiteboarding certification is recognized worldwide and is the most highly regarded qualification in the industry. Upon successfully completing the instructor requirements, course graduates will receive the official Kiteboarding Instructor Certificate signed by their trainers. Graduates will also be registered in the International Kiteboarding Instructor
Our community has created a system on Maui whereby kiteboarding can be enjoyed alongside the traditional watersports, and integrate with the wider community. As pioneers and early promoters of kiteboarding we established high safety standards and solid techniques that we shared with the local kiteboarders, that became the blueprint for
