Windsurf Kauai is a family owned and operated windsurf school. At Windsurf Kauai you will learn to sail in one lesson, it is easier than you think! Windsurf lessons are taught at beautiful Anini beach on the North Shore of Kauai. Anini lagoon is the safest place on Kauai to learn to windsurf.
Group lessons are limited to no more than four people per class to ensure individual attention. All classes are 2 hours and include all required equipment, as well as individualized instruction. Please check class descriptions to choose the class that best fits your level of windsurfing knowledge. We specialize in teaching first time windsurfers in beginner 1.
Easy – Fun – Safe
Celeste Harvel – Certified master instructor – 20+ years experience – perfect safety record. Students learn the basics of windsurfing, sailing, steering, turning around, style etc. You will start with a 30 minute lesson followed by 1.5 hours of sailing. All equipment included. Lessons are offered Monday thru Friday.
Beginner 1: This class is designed for the unexperienced windsurfer. No experience? This is the class for you. Learn how to sail, turnaround and look good. This 2 hour class includes all your instruction and all required equipment.
Beginner 2: This class is designed for those that have tried windsurfing before but would like a refresher course or further development of skills- should be able to turnaround. Skills taught are fancier turns including- jibes and tacks, beach starts, and self rescue. Upon completion you get a certification card which enables you to rent windsurf gear internationally and is good for life!
Advanced lessons: Available to those that are seeking an edge to their sailing skills. Individual areas of interest are covered such as advanced jibes, and water starts.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Current Kauai Time: 11:25 PM
I took Celeste Harvel’s Windsurf Kauai class on April 8, after observing a portion of her previous Friday’s session and concluding she was an engaging and very effective instructor. I signed up and my lesson was outstanding, although I was the only one in the class that following Monday. The concentrated instruction resulted in very fast progress and I actually made it through the level 2 class and achieved certification, which I understand is not the norm (it usually takes the beginner and advanced class to do that) Anini Beach and Lagoon is huge and a great place to learn as the wind is moderate, constant, and blows pretty much down the beach, allowing almost a perfect tack from the beach out to the reef and back. The lesson lasted about 2 hours and I’m stoked with the results. Thanks Celeste!
Aloha Jeff, Mahalo for your feedback. Sounds like you had an awesome time out on the water with Celeste. She truly is an amazing teacher, I will pass on your gratitude!