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Wow!! What an amazing experience. I've never been surfing before so I didn't know what to expect. I was super nervous but surfing with Mark and Kevin made me feel so comfortable and cared for. They were both really patient and kind. Mark rode along side me and guided me every step of the way. Kevin boosted my self confidence and helped me feel at ease. Such a great time. Thanks guys.

Bridget B. March 12 on Yelp

Huge thanks to all of the crew. Chelsea, goddess of the ocean, your instruction won't soon be forgotten. Kevin, Matt, and Romeo... you guys all rock... especially you Matt! Thanks so much!!!

Joe A. Feb 18 on Yelp

I'm new to the island and wanted to figure out a board sport to get into. I booked 3 private lessons through Ohana Surf Project and had an amazing time. I did 1 of each lesson - Surfing, Paddle Boarding and Bodyboarding. Kevin was my instructor and he made it super fun, explained everything so well. My favorites ended up being paddle boarding and bodyboarding. It was really good to try them all out.

Ohana Surf Project's location is not in the thick of Waikiki and that's a good thing. The only other folks out with us were students. The other surf lesson locations are super packed with people. A nice touch was one of the days I had booked was during a high wind warning. They called me up and rescheduled to a day when the waves were better for the activity I picked and I super appreciate the option. If I wanted to keep the date, they would have kept it, but they were focused on my experience and making sure I had a good time.

All the instructors carry GoPros and you can get the footage for a super reasonable price after. No obligation to buy anything but I thought it was worth it.

This place is totally worth your business. Thanks to Kevin, Chelsea, and everyone else that helped me out over the last week!

Jon H. Feb 14 on Yelp

Ohana Surf Project puts the Ohana in Surfing! Chelsea, Zach, and Kevin are all AWESOME!!!

My friend and I flew over from Maui to have a lesson summer 2020 (during Covid) and everything from the very first telephone contact to every part of our lesson and experience was handled with extreme care, consideration, and cheerfulness.

Chelsea was our leader and teacher. She is phenomenal and that is not hyperbole. Chelsea greeted us by the OSP bus as planned. We reviewed particulars and were immediately made to feel that we belonged and, if you will, were part of our world's great big surf ohana. So, if you are at all reticent about a lesson or are thinking it is not for you, then dismiss those negative thoughts immediately and contact OSP. You will be thrilled.

Chelsea is extremely knowledgeable, focused, caring, and fun. This is NOT a place with teachers who are excellent surfers but bored by having to teach newbies. Chelsea loves surfing and is extremely knowledgeable. Most importantly, she loves teaching and she is great at it. She keeps a watchful eye on everything and feeds the necessary knowledge to you in a logical and well thought out manner that maximizes one's opportunity to learn and progress. We will most certainly return to OSP and toChelsea to continue our fun and tutelage.

Mahalo Nui Loa Chelsea and Ohana Surf Project!

Mark R. Nov 17 on Yelp

Had an amazing time. I was standing up and surfing by the third wave. The crew are amazing and would recommend them to anyone! Special shoutout to our camera lady, I didn't catch her name but she took an extra minute to help me realize what I was missing, and the next wave I nailed it! Amazing people, will always come back to Ohana!

Matthew M. May 16 on Yelp

A 46-year-old dad, a 13-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old girl signed up for a 2-hour family lesson and couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was the perfect start to our week in Waikiki.

Ohana Surf Project’s operation is exceptional. They offer convenient pickup from Waikiki hotels, followed by a short ride to a more secluded beach at the base of Diamond Head. Onshore training was thorough and engaging. Once in the water, they maintained a smooth process to ensure safety, making sure other surfers weren’t in our way. The instructors expertly managed private and group classes together, maximizing everyone’s opportunity to get up on the board.

Chelsea is a phenomenal instructor—fun, insightful, and intuitive. She and the crew make everything work seamlessly out on the water.

After this lesson, we felt confident enough to rent boards and tackle the bustling waves at Waikiki Beach!

Oliver G. May 16 on Yelp