Maui surf instructors

OUR SURF INSTRUCTORS

Hands down, the biggest key to the success of Rivers To The Sea for the past 15 years has been their instructors. Each of RTTS instructors are seasoned professional instructors, highly trained to teach you simple, but effective techniques that will get you on your board and catching waves very quickly, often on the first or second try!

For those who are surfing for the first time, the instructors will teach the fundamentals of surfing... how to paddle out, get up on the board and catch a wave. For those who already have some surf experience, instructors will share pointers and tips to take your game up a notch.

The goal of RTTS is to have you experience the thrill and excitement of surfing while feeling comfortable and safe (all instructors are CPR and First Aid certified). In end, the hope is that not only do you learn how to surf, but that your time with RTTS is one of those highlight moments of your life.

Surf Instructor Tide

TIDE

It has been said that Tide has a PhD in “Maui.” If not frolicking in the hidden waterfalls of Hana, or checking out a tantalizing plate of “local kine grinds” (cuisine), Tide is in the ocean. A true soul-surfer, Tide is motivated daily by...

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Surf Instructor Kiva

KIVA

Kiva is considered the next generation of ocean pioneers. He is definitely carving his mark in the water as a champion longboarder, amazing shortboarder, and powerful paddleboarder. His competitive...

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Surf Instructor Jason

JASON

Hi, my name is Jason Clark. I grew up on Maui's north shore. I have been giving surf lessons for over 19 years and it is still an amazing feeling getting to experience the joy and happiness surfing...

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Surf Instructor Tide

TIDE

It has been said that Tide has a PhD in “Maui.” If not frolicking in the hidden waterfalls of Hana, or checking out a tantalizing plate of “local kine grinds” (cuisine), Tide is in the ocean. A true soul-surfer, Tide is motivated daily by...

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Surf Instructor Kiva

KIVA

Kiva is considered the next generation of ocean pioneers. He is definitely carving his mark in the water as a champion longboarder, amazing shortboarder, and powerful paddleboarder. His competitive...

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Surf Instructor Jason

JASON

Hi, my name is Jason Clark. I am 38 years old and grew up on Maui's north shore. I have been giving surf lessons for over 19 years and it is still an amazing feeling getting to experience the joy and happiness surfing...

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Surf Instructor Kain

KAIN

Aloha, my name is Kain Daly. I was born and raised on the North Shore of Maui. I began surfing at 4 years of age, and have been extremely passionate about the sport ever since. At the age of 14, I started...

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Surf Instructor Kody

KODY

My Name is Kody Kerbox. I was born and raised in Haiku, Maui. I grew up around my Dad’s surf school and had the benefit of learning how to ride waves from a young age. I always had a passion for...

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Surf Instructor Wangdu

WANGDU

Wangdu Hovey aka “duke” was born and raised in Hawaii and has been surfing since the age of 7.  He is a U.S Coast Guard veteran who served in the Pacific and Iraq.  Wangdu’s favorite places to surf are Tahiti, Bali, and Maui.

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Surf Instructor Kain

KAIN

Aloha, my name is Kain Daly. I am 23 years old, and born and raised on the North Shore of Maui. I began surfing at 4 years of age, and have been extremely passionate about the sport ever since. At the age of 14, I started...

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Surf Instructor Kody

KODY

My Name is Kody Kerbox. I am 23 years old and was born and raised in Haiku Maui. I grew up around my Dad’s surf school and had the benefit of learning how to ride waves from a young age. I always had a passion for...

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Surf Instructor Wangdu

WANGDU

Wangdu Hovey aka “duke” was born and raised in Hawaii and has been surfing since the age of 7.  He is a U.S Coast Guard veteran who served in the Pacific and Iraq.  Wangdu’s favorite places to surf are Tahiti, Bali, and Maui.

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