Oct 4, 2025
Best Surfing lessons on Waikiki - Amazing experience. All the kids had one to one help, lessons were tailored to each of their abilities. Our oldest has Autism and had a great time. The guys were wonderful. Love that they are Firefighters and have additional safety training. Definitely recommend and will book with them again!
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Sep 16, 2025
Beginning Surf Lesson for a Teen - We met Jake by the Duke statue at the scheduled time. Very personable guide who works as a Fire Fighter for his main job. He made it simple for my son to enjoy learning how to Surf. The confidence we had in him due to his years of handling emergencies made this a stress free activity.
Everything from learning to paddle on the board, knees on the board, and standing up was explained in a calm professional manner.
The hour went by quick and my son loved it, so a visit back in the future will include a lesson or two with Jake.
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Aug 29, 2025
Absolutely fantastic instructions for a first time surfer! - Absolutely incredible instruction and small progressive steps to perfect the art of surfing by the end of the lesson!! The encouragement and patience was greatly appreciated and assisted with gaining confidence with each wave.
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Aug 22, 2025
Authentic Hawaiian Surf Instructor - We had the absolute best experience learning to surf! The instructor Jake was not only incredibly skilled, but also one of the kindest and most genuine people I’ve met. He carried the true spirit of aloha—patient, encouraging, and full of positive energy that made me feel comfortable and confident in the water.
As an authentic Hawaiian, he shared more than just the mechanics of surfing—he brought the culture, respect for the ocean, and a deep love for the sport into every lesson. His energy was contagious, and I left not only standing on my board but also with a huge smile and even bigger appreciation for the ocean.
If you’re looking for a surf instructor who is professional, polite, and truly passionate, this is the one to learn from. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!
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Aug 19, 2025
We had so much fun... - We had so much fun learning with Jake and his helpers (son and nephew) who were about the same ages as my boys. All 4 of us including old mom and dad were able to stand up and ride the waves! My sons enjoyed it so much we rented surfboards the rest of our time in Hawaii and practiced. Would 100% recommend to any and everyone! Pro tip is to do this early on in your trip so you can enjoy what you learned your entire vacation.
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Aug 19, 2025
Amazing family experience from a top notch surf instructor. Support the local Firefighters, book with Jake and his team! - Best option for learning to surf in Waikiki. Jake took time to talk about safety, and made my kids (ages 12-18) feel safe and cared for. Talked it through on the beach with each of them and then provided constant coaching in the waves. He will have your family riding a wave in no time!
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Aug 19, 2025
Laid-Back, Personalized Surf Lesson with Great Vibes - Learning to surf with the firefighters was an incredible experience. The lesson felt personal and well-paced … they gave just the right amount of attention without ever making it overwhelming. Their great attitude made everything more fun and relaxed, and they were genuinely personable throughout. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a comfortable, confidence building intro to surfing.
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Aug 18, 2025
How to surf in 20 minutes - Jake was an excellent teacher! He quickly and easily taught me the basics, and within 20 minutes we were already surfing together and catching some big waves. It was an amazing experience, and I definitely recommend it.
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Aug 14, 2025
Jake was great! His... - Jake was great! His instruction and advice were clear. He was patient and supportive in guiding my 12 year old son.
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Aug 6, 2025
The best experience for first time surfers! - Jake was the absolute best instructor for someone who was learning to surf for the first time! He made sure I understood the basics on surfing and then adjusted our time in the water based on how I was picking things up quickly. With me being the dramatic self I am, he assured me that we were protected in the water, which I spiritually felt. And he gave me boosts when my arms were feeling like noodles. Such a great experience to be out in the water with Jake while crossing off a bucket list item. Highly recommended, and thank you so much again! Mahalo🤙🏽🏄🏾♀️
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