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Opelu Surf School

1381 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
(808) 661-9676
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“Sort of Disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2009

I booked a private lesson for myself and my 2 friends. When we got there, our instructor invited 2 curious beachgoers to join us for 1/4 of the price we had already paid (ouch!). Thinking he was just renting them boards I didn't say anything. As it turns out they had just as much lesson as we did, and only... More

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Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Awesome Surf School”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2009
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I just recently took a surf lesson with Opelu Surf School in Maui on Kaanapali Beach and I had a wonderful time. The lesson began with land based instruction and after a 15 minute discussion/demonstration we hit the water. Ricardo was my surf instructor and he was excellent, we paddled out and after additional in-water instruction I caught the first... More

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“could not have asked for better!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2008
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My husband and two children just had their first surfing lesson a few days ago. We asked around Lahaina on Maui and Opelu was THE one mentioned for being friendly and safe. Opelu Keahi has been teaching surfing in Maui since the 1950's. He keeps his lessons personal, friendly and Hawaiian. Opelu is a living legend and he has surfed... More

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