HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons

"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."

"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

"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