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North Shore Surf Girls Surf School
Categories: Active Life, Specialty Schools [Edit]
66-008 Kamehameha HwyHaleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 637-2977
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
3 reviews for North Shore Surf Girls Surf School
So a mystery foot injury kept me hobbling for all but the last day of my week in Hawaii and I figured why not do something that I'm waaaay less likely to try in cold, SF-bay waters but have always wanted to check out: surf. Booked a last minute lesson the day before via the website (extra points for paying / reserving online) and Carol gave me a call back within a couple hours to confirm time / meetup place.
The next morning I met up with Carol and another student at a really nice, small beach. The other gal had a few lessons under her belt so she took off on one of the boards. After some instruction on surf theory, water-area conditions and dry-land form practice Carol put on some fins and we paddled out.
The 2nd wave she pushed me out on I stood up and rode it in (failed to move beyond almost-standing in the 1st wave due to stunned 'oh my gawd i'm "surfing"' motor skills error). In between waiting for waves she'd give me more lessons and then would push me into a wave and shout what I should be doing. Very rad and super fun.
Extra mile: I got to come back later in the day and surf again. Stopped by at around 3pm and took one of the student boards again and caught a few waves on my own. Carol ended up joining me out there and gave me a few more tips while out on the water--and when she wasn't catching her own waves.
Bonus points: sea turtles. I'm not even kidding--the morning lesson had a few of them hanging around the shallows enjoying some breakfast. Paddling out, one guy I saw a few times and he'd pop out of the water as I was going by, give me a look and then dive under again. Not that Carol can control sea turtles but it was definitely an extra treat on an otherwise perfect day.
Carol was awesome - very patient and encouraging. This was my first time surfing. In no time we all were surfing! She was literally in the ocean with us, waiting for the perfect wave and she reminded me what to do once I caught the wave. I scheduled my lesson on line using her website and paying thru paypal. She called me back promptly and we were set to go! I highly recommend her! Mahalo.
North Shore Surf Girls is the definition of Aloha. Carol, Tamaiti and the gang really show you the heart of Hawaii - both in their love for their beautiful islands and in their wonderful personalities. Plus, they are amazing teachers...amazing. I was boarding like I never thought I would after a day with Carol plus she filled us up with the spirit of Hawaii with her stories and talk. It was the best day of our vacation - a day where we really got the feel and taste of Oahu and the North Shore. If you are going to Hawaii and you want to get a feel for how beautiful it really is...AND get amazing surfing lessons call North Shore Surf Girls.
Specialties
We specialize in teaching beginners, men, women and children how to surf. We also offer, stand-up paddle board and bodyboard lessons as well as tours of the North Shore and sunset bbq. Our motto is that "Surfing is Hawaii's Gift to the World"
Meet the Business Owner: Carol P.
Carol grew up in Hawaii on the north shore, oahu. She has competed professionally winning two national championships - 1989 and 1991 and placed second in the world in 1992. She was the first women in the world to compete at the pipeline and is also the founder of the women's pipe championships on North Shore Oahu, 2009 will be our 20th straight year of women competing at this most famous wave. i was featured in the chapter "stepping out" in the book north shore chronicles, by bruce jenkins and was the event coordinator - carol anne philips in the movie blue crush. coming of age on the north shore has instilled in Carol a love of her community and a desire to protect it, as a consequence of this she has run for political office you can see her website carolcares.org. She also serves on her local community board and as chair of the state commission on the status of women. Carol is happiest when she is in the ocean sharing her love of surfing with people.