HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons

Windsurfing store · Kahului

HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons

Windsurfing store · Kahului

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HST offers expert windsurfing, kitesurfing, and wingfoiling lessons on Maui’s stunning North Shore with top-notch gear and instructors.  

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"With consistent, northeastern trade winds that run along the shoreline and parallel to the wave direction, Maui offers some of the world’s best windsurfing. If you’re keen to try the sport for yourself, turn to the island’s oldest and largest water sports school, HST. Captained by legendary windsurfer Alan Cadiz, the outfitter teaches windsurfing for all skill levels, as well as kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, and more on Kanaha Beach near Kahului Airport. For something unique, opt for a lesson in hydrofoiling, an emerging sport that involves a handheld sail and SUP board."

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"Founded in 1985 by Alan Cadiz, HST is one of the longest-running providers of windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons on Maui. The school also offers stand-up paddle and regular surfing lesson. If you’re new to kitesurfing, your instructor will give you a full tutorial on the beach. Once you’ve mastered how to set up, fly, and land the kite, you’ll head out to the water with a 10-foot paddle board—and your instructor—in tow. If you’re more advanced, you'll leave the instructor back on the beach and communicate via a waterproof radio." - Juliana Shallcross

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"Zoom out. What’s the big picture here? Founded in 1985 by Alan Cadiz, HST is one of the longest-running providers of windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons on Maui. The school also offers stand-up paddle and regular surfing lesson as well. Whatever you choose, you'll want to sign up in advance online. Cool. Is anyone else gearing up next to you? Most of the kitesurfing lessons are private or semi-private. How are the guides, then? If you’re new to kitesurfing, your instructor will give you a full tutorial on the beach. Once you’ve mastered how to set up, fly, and land the kite, you’ll head out to the water with a 10-foot paddle board—and your instructor—in tow. If you’re more advanced, you'll leave the instructor back on the beach and communicate via a waterproof radio. Anything else we should know in advance? The official HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing shop is located in a strip mall close near the airport, but the real action happens out on the beaches of the North Shore, just a few minutes away. I like it. So, at the end of the day, why pick this activity? If you’ve got adventurous teens who want a little more thrill from their water sports, kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons will exceed their expectations. Kitesurfing is easier to learn than windsurfing, making it something kids can master on a long vacation. Windsurfing takes a little longer, but HST has specially-sized equipment for kids, plus windsurfing summer camps." - Juliana Shallcross

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Todd Gardner

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My son (16 years old) and I did two days of lessons with Chris the instructor on wing foiling. Chris was an excellent instructor and helped us catch on quick. Patti the owner also came out one of the days and helped out a little bit with the equipment and she was fantastic as well. Highly recommend HST!!

Kalina Grabb

Google
HST is an incredibly well-run operation and I would highly recommend it! Over the years I have taken beginner kitesurfing and wingfoiling as well as intermediate wingfoiling lessons. Booking with Patti is so easy and she is very responsive. She really cares about you and making sure you have the best experience with the right gear and weather. I have had several different instructors and they are all very professional, kind, encouraging, and fun to learn from. Most recently I had PJ and he was awesome! Very knowledgeable and encouraging and his demeanor is perfect - I was learning something new on every turn while having a ton of fun riding. You can tell everyone at HST loves their jobs and are dedicated to the customer. Thank you!!

Ted Sutherland

Google
Had a series of kite, kitefoil, and wing lessons with Will. Totally worth it! Instructor Will had all the right gear ready and waiting for each lesson. We sailed out of 3 different launches pending the wind and the waves. He was very knowledgeable and skilled in all three disciplines and made sure I had the best experience in each one. He kept in communication verbally or with the radio helmet whenever appropriate without saying more than necessary. He made the whole experience as fun as possible and I was able to go out in conditions that would have been a little too much for me on my own, Exceptional Instruction! Patti was in touch via phone, text, and email all throughout the process. She was easy to get in touch with and was very patient with all of my questions. She made the scheduling, logistics/locations, and gear setup a breeze. I was able to try new kites and wings in addition to a great selection of boards. I am a heavyweight but my own 5m wing was too big on the days we winged so I ended up on a 4m and could have gone even smaller! Incredible Experience!

Elisabeth Sadowski

Google
Huge thank you to Patty and her team. HST has excellent customer service - they were always responsive and we were able to book our lessons quickly. I can’t wait to go windsurfing next year!

naomi schwabe

Google
Kyle helped me get my mojo back for kitesurfing, and i learned to transition as well😇. Thank you Kyle, you are a very patient and thoughtful instructor

Mike McClenahan

Google
I've had 2 wingfoiling lessons with HST with two instructors (Chris and Art). Both were excellent. Having never tried the sport before, they were patient and knowledgeable on how to assist a first timer like myself get up on the board. Patti and the team were also very flexible and accomodating on the lesson times as the wind was not cooperative at the beginning. I would highly recommend HST.

Jeff Murphy

Google
As an East Coaster, had always dreamed of wing foiling Kanaha Beach. I have intermediate winging skills at best. Went out with Will on a pretty windy day. Great guy, relaxed and made sure I had fun. Talked me into riding swell and provided insightful pointers on my jibes and other skills. Will took me out at the windsurfing beach which was forgiving from a reef standpoint and less crowded from the nearby winging beach. Although it was a lesson, I felt like I was having a great session with a buddy. Left with greater confidence and the hope of coming back to this winging Mecca of a beach!

Jeff H

Google
I had a great wingfoiling lesson with instructor Will in the Kahului Harbor. Was able to try a couple of different foil boards and wings. This made a huge difference in dialing in the right equipment for the conditions and my skill level. Having the instructor right beside me also on a wingfoiling setup allowed me to mimic the demonstrated techniques as well as receive verbal tips on the fly. Highly recommended!

Alex T.

Yelp
Wing Foil Lessons with HST: Private Beginner Lesson (five days in a row in early March) Pro: Expert 1:1 instruction (Art is a super patient/friendly water man who eventually got me pumping and completing full foil runs upwind). His teaching was on the beach and doing demos in the middle of the harbor sailing next to me. Choice of up to date wings/boards/foils immediately available on the beach for swapping. Scenic Maui Harbor teaching location has totally flat water/consistent strong wind (20-35 mph)/world class wing foil sailors practicing tricks/cute sea turtles/no current/no navigation hazards Student foils downwind, and instructor carries or efficiently foils the board back up the beach (repeat) Safety first (helmets/impact vests provided, many warnings to not go too far downwind or hit the beach at speed) Con: Sadly, you have to go home eventually. I scraped up my knees and shins the first day touching the foil and sailing too long on the sandy deck with one leg down and one leg up. At Art's suggestion, I bought a farmer john wet suit at Second Wind for $100 and used it for the next four days with no more abrasions at all. I went to Maui specifically to learn to wing foil with HST, and I was completely satisfied. Every day, I made major incremental progress, and on the last day was foiling in steady 20 - 35 mph wind on a 4.0 Meter sail. I am certain I have the skills to safely make it back to my launch point when I sail at my home location in San Francisco Bay. Even though I am an experienced high-wind windsurfer, I never would have figured this sport out without Art's immediate in person feedback/corrections. I did months of rowing machine fitness training for this trip, and that really paid off. Watching you tube videos was quite useless it turned out since I could not execute in real life any of the skills I had been viewing.
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Brandy W.

Yelp
Learned so much in just a few lessons. The team was friendly and supportive from booking until leaving the beach. They went above and beyond to ensure we got the most from our lessons. We can't wait to come back and book with them again. We always felt safe and had so much fun.
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Steffie S.

Yelp
Newbie to wind sports, and I had a great experience. I've been out windsurfing with my guy about 10 times over a 2 1/2 year period. That limited exposure helped me get started with wing foiling pretty quickly. Equally as important, my wing instructor, Art, was pretty amazing. Art didn't throw a bunch of jargon at me. He just got in the water said, "here's the wrong way to do it....here's the right way to do it...now, you try". Boom! I loved this no nonsense approach. Art was very kind, and affirming when I was doing it correctly, and would say I could make minor adjustments to make it better. He modified his teaching technique to be on my guy's level, as he is much more experienced. I felt safe in the water, not overly criticized, and given props when appropriate (it's nice to be encouraged as you're learning something new). Thanks for a very good experience, Art! We had some light wind days which was good the first day, but disappointing the second day as we would have both liked to push our new skills. Patty, our contact person, moved our second lesson to a time of day when the wind was the best it was going to get. We very much appreciated that. Thank you, Patty for all your help. I will say, IMHO, muscle memory is important to any new skill, but especially physical activities. That said, I think it's best to learn by practicing a minimum of three days in a close sequence ( say every other day for six days). So take at least two lessons with these folks, and then rent gear to practice on your own if you think you're ready. I love winging and hope to do it for years to come! Let me know if you try it, and tell me what you think. Mahalo and Aloha!
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Carolyn B.

Yelp
Took my family of 5 (kids ages 10 to 16) to try windsurfing with HST today and we all had a great time. We were all able to get up on the boards and make our way back into the shore at some point during the lesson. If we had more time, I would return for another lesson in a heartbeat.
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Donell T.

Yelp
Had a really great time trying windsurfing for the first time. The instructors were really great and patient. Equipment was good too. I highly recommend HST and will come back for the next level of lessons, will also tell visiting friends and family
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Bosco Z.

Yelp
I did a foil surf lesson with them and it was really fun. The staff was super knowledgeable and patient and I learned a lot in one session. Everyone was really friendly as well. Highly recommend this place.
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Sara S.

Yelp
I wish these guys had more reviews so people would know how awesome they are! I took 4 kiteboarding lessons with them for 3 hours each and had a great time. I worked with Christian, Nick and Bruce, all of which were extremely friendly, positive and patient. Everyone kept telling me that the first few lessons wouldn't be as "fun" but I had a blast. The beach they do the lessons on is beautiful and the water is warm. This is a great place to learn. If the wind isn't strong enough they don't try to force the lesson just for the money and will call you ahead of time to re-schedule. Patty who helped me book over the phone was great as well! All around good people. When I'm back in Maui I'm definitely going back to keep progressing.

Kelly B.

Yelp
I signed me and my son up for what I thought was a private group lesson, but it was actually a group lesson that was divided. He was with one instructor and I was with another. I wasn't overly thrilled about this but at least we were in the same area so I could watch him. In the beginning my instructor was with us and helping us, but about 30 minutes into the lesson, he was MIA. My son's instructor, Chloe, was very helpful! When I was getting frustrated, she was there to help. If it wasn't for her, I may have given up since we had a low wind day. Overall it was an interesting experience. I surpassed my expectations by being able to stand, surf out of the cove, and turn around. I just wish my instructor was more present and helpful.
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Pablo C.

Yelp
I went to hst for my first windsirfing classes. The professor was nice, very clear and patient. The staff was remarkably helpful both to schedule and pay as well as with solving some issues we had. Equipment was perfect and it a great beach to learn

Samantha T.

Yelp
The BEST windsurfing lesson. I originally signed up for the morning group lesson but they asked me to be flexible and take a private lesson at noon for the same cost because their morning session was pretty full. I'm so glad I had the flexibility for the private noon lesson. Although it was windier at noon than 9am the private lesson is well worth the extra fee. Kamila was a great instructor! She would demonstrate when necessary and coach me along right in the water. I highly recommend Kamila and HST for windsurfing lessons. The beach was AMAZING as well.
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Brian C.

Yelp
Went for a wind surfing lesson with this group. Very pleased with the result. Great instructor, patient and attentive.

Scott D.

Yelp
Amazing Windsurf Foiling Lesson!!! As a long time windsurfer I was very interested in exploring Windsurf-foiling while in Maui. HST made this experience seamless. I reached out to HST via their website http://hstwindsurfing.com. After scheduling the 1.5 hour lesson with Giampaolo, I went to the HST office at High Tech Surf & Sport in Kahalui to fill out a release and pick up impact vest/helmet. Giampaolo could not have been nicer to get me situated with the plan. This guy has an infectious zest for life. We went to Kahalui Harbor which was the ideal place to learn - no other people on the water and very smooth water due to break water. The wind was in the 10-15mph range - ideal! On the beach we reviewed the Foils we would be using and all the nuances involved. On the water the difficulty of getting over some long ingrained habits of traditional windsurfing was the largest hurdle. It is so important to be be smooth and deliberate without being out of balance or over reacting. So after an hour or so of floundering I got several rides that were super encouraging. I will take the nuggets of wisdom gleamed from GP to my home waters to implement on the foil I plan on buying. Giampaolo is the consummate waterman, super patient, down to earth and beyond stoked about every facet of Maui water sports. You can follow him on this must read daily blog for Maui Surf Report - http://mauisurfreport.blogspot.com Mahalo and much aloha to Giampaolo (instructor) and Patti (owner of HST)
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Lauren P.

Yelp
My husband and I did our first ever SUP session with Scott from HST and we LOVED it. Patti was really helpful when weather played against us most of the week... and Scott was a really patient, fantastic instructor. Highly recommended :)
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Dan T.

Yelp
It's been 2 yr since a windsurfing lesson w/Neil. Thanks Dude! I'm waterstarting now and coming over to works on jibes. See you next month.

Fred T.

Yelp
I had a very bad experience with this company and I don't recommend taking lessons with them. WHY? 1) They don't use certified instructors. 2) They don't use CPR and First Aid instructors. 3) They don't have a Kite Center like the other Kite Schools on Maui. (You meet with your instructor in a beach where there is nothing around, no bathroom, showers, etc. 4) They lie and instructors are rude (no basic customer service education) they are just Kiters. 5) They follow you with a surf board a few meters away, on Maui the wind is really windy and if you are not really close, it is impossible to hear instructions. I took my lesson in February 2013, I took lessons before in Dominican Republic last year doing the basic course 3 hours, so this was my first time on Maui, the wind was strong that day like most of the days on Maui, I would say 25 mph and gusty. My instructor put me in the water for body dragging and he was trying to follow me with a surf board, but since the wind was really strong I was going faster than him. I ended up on the rocks, with the lines around my leg and I had an injury in my legs, my instructor was at least 40 meters away from me screaming and of course I did not hear anything what he was trying to tell me, he did not even had a First aid kit in his car and he recommend me to go to the hospital after that, and he was not even a certified Instructor and had no idea that to do with my injury. When I call the company before my lesson, they told me that all the instructors are certified instructors. So my advice is ALWAYS check that your instructor is a Certified Kiteboarder instructor and first aid certified and their certifications are current and not expired, and always ask to see their credentials, if you can take a lesson with a school, make sure has a KITE center at the beach, at least water to rinse your hand and foot after your lesson, water to drink, different kite sizes and most important a FIRST Aid KIT. Good luck with your lesson!

N B.

Yelp
Today was my 3rd lesson in windsurfing with the instructor Rich F at the Kanaha Beach Park, Maui. Having never tried windsurfing, I was was warned that many people quit as it's quite technical and you'll be eating "salt sandwiches" all day. Lesson #1 was done in very light wind conditions, which worked out quite well. I had a large board (225L) and a small sail (1.8M I think), fell down lots, did the "walk of shame" upwind while dragging the board with me (actually Rich did most of the dragging early one) but was able to go out into the open ocean, do an upwind tack and then was able to come back exactly where I started. Lesson #2 was done in slightly higher winds and I spent most of it upright and just getting more miles on a big board and small sail. Once again Rich was there (sometimes literally out in the ocean on another windsurf) to guide me on the mistakes. I felt brave afterwards and decided to rent a board/sail and went to the very helpful folks at Adventure Sports and got myself a 160L board and a 3.7M sail. While we learned how to connect the mast to the board, this was the first time I had to unwrap the sail, attach it to the mast, attach the boom, attach outhaul and uphaul lines and tension everything up (demo arigato to the unknown but Japanese man who made that feat possible). Winds were strong, up to 18 knots, board was small and the sail was big. Rich, who happened to be nearby teaching a water start lesson, was able to spot my recurrent problem (trying to muscle the sail instead of leaning into the wind and letting the wind control the board) which made the afternoon just a little bit easier. Finally, my final 3rd lesson today happened in windy/gusty conditions (once again 15-16knots easily) so we decided to stick and switch out between 180L and 205L board with a smaller sail (at the end of the lesson I was wishing for a much larger sail as I could not get enough power consistently to plane and to cut across the wind/upwind). This was an advanced beginner lesson which ended up being essentially a private lesson (all other lessons were group lessons). Rich came out on the board constantly critiquing and fine tuning my performance. Explained the relevance (or rather irrelevance in the future) of the dagger (big fin in the middle of the board) and how I should read the wind while sailing. I finally could almost effortlessly cruise out and then come back. Huge thumbs up. Today's lesson restored my faith and believe in windsurfing for the future! Next is water start lessons! Thanks Patti and Rich from HST for getting me slowly hooked to windsurfing!

Kerry H.

Yelp
GREAT kitesurfing lessons! Nick is an amazing instructor as are the others I'm sure. I'm a longtime windsurfer but have now caught the kitesurfing bug thanks to HST!