Need to know
Area
Haleiwa
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Description
After a lesson on land, you’ll be ready to travel up the Anahulu River on a stand-up paddleboard. The water stays calm in the river.
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The private, 2 hour session along calm waters takes place at sunset, with the sky turning pink and purple around you. Sunset is the best time to see Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles because they’re heading back up the river. You’ll spot turtles, fish, and a coral reef below.
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Hosts Heidi and Nate will point out plants and marine life along the way and tell you all about them.
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They’ll take photos of you throughout the session and send them to your phone. You really can’t beat the view from your paddleboard.
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Covid Specific
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Must wear face covering.
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Plan to socially distance. When you meet your hosts and other guests, please don’t shake hands. Try a no-contact greeting instead.
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Website
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Address
Haleiwa Beach Park
62-449 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
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Contact Info
1-800-470-4964
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Hours
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Day - day pm to pm after 10 spaces
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Price
$$$
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From $139 / person
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Difficulty
Beginner
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Time Estimate
2 hours
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The Beet Box Cafe — 3 min drive
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Farm To Barn Cafe & Juicery — 3 min drive
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Paalaa Kai Bakery — 5 min drive
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Skydive Hawaii — 15 min drive
Stand-up paddleboard along the Anahulu River as the sun is setting and Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are heading back up the river. Beginners welcome.
Sunset SUP With Photos and Turtles
SUP | PHOTO OP
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PHOTOS
PACKING LIST
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Wear something you're comfortable wearing int the water, like shorts, t-shirt, and swimsuit.
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They don't recommend water shoes.
FOOD + DRINK
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Water and juice is provided after your lesson. Water is also provided along your tour.​
AMENITIES + PERKS
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Photos are included.
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Your guide is a Red Cross certified lifeguard, with extensive stand up paddle training.
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Life jackets available upon request.
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Stand-up paddleboards included.
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Hosts Heidi and Nate point out marine life, trees, and plants along the way and tell you all about them.
TIPS + TRICKS
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You can cancel and get a full refund if you do so at least 7 days ahead. ​
FYI
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There should be no mosquitos, flies, or strong currents on the river.
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You don’t need any stand-up paddleboard experience. Beginners are welcome and they’ll cover everything you need to know before hitting the water. ​
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They allow up to 10 guests.
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Non-swimmers are welcome. They’ll provide life jackets and are certified lifeguards.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Hosts Heidi and Nate started Rainbow Waterspots, North Shore’s original paddle school. They also designed their own line of paddleboards.
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Heidi was featured in SUP Magazine as “one of the top 10 instructors for beginning stand up paddlers” and Nate wrote “The Stand Up Paddle Book,” the first book on the subject.
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A native village used to flourish along Haleiwa’s Anahulu River where you’ll travel.
Last Updated 5 / 10 / 21​
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