Want more ADVENTURES? Take a Hike!

Ever wondered what to do after having the Most Fun on Oahu with your instructors on Rainbow Watersports Stand Up Paddleboars? Well since we got your blood pumping and endorphins have been released…why not continue on this natural high by going on a easy, breezy hike! Papailoa Beach Walk Enjoy a beach walk starting from…

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Christmas in Hawaii

Happy Holidays!! It is the time to be thankful, to remember our loved ones, to sing carols, and to most importantly… GIVE! And sometimes we are so caught up in baking or singing or last minute shopping for decorations we forget a thoughtful present. Lucky for you, and the gift-receiver, Rainbow Watersports has a GIFT…

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Surf Competition right in our Backyard

As we were paddling along the Haleiwa Bay, we heard shouts and yells coming from behind the boat harbor wall! It intensified as we came closer and just as we got far enough on the ocean to peer past the wall..to our surprise and delight a HUGE CRY exploded from the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro…

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What do paddleboarders do when there is BIG SURF!?

North Shore is know around the world as the place to be during Winter Season, or otherwise declared “Big Wave” Season by locals and surfers alike. Surfers from all over the world flock here to try their board and courage on these waves, yearning for the perfect barrel at Pipeline or the biggest Waimea wave…

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Paddleboarding while the Sun is Setting

Here in Hawaii we sometimes take the breathtaking Sunsets for granted! The sky turns into an array of colors including the brightest purples and a soft burnt orange. The former light blue dome that had surrounded us during the midday now is a spacious rainbow from the Mountain Tops to the end of the ocean.…

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NEW Beautifully Painted Rainbow Van

Aloha All! As I know we all loved the Rainbow Watersports brightly painted van, but it’s time had come for the old, clankity girl to rest. We were sad to see it go with the VERY cool Map that showed where all of our paddlers came from!! We have revamped a NEW and IMPROVED Van to…

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Paddling with Dolphins!

Dolphins are frequent where we paddle during the months of July and August on the North Shore of Oahu. Yesterday the ocean was like glass and as we dropped off the van at the bay, we could see spinner dolphins leaping out of the water and splashing all around. I, my mother in law, and…

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Get Some North Shore Style Stand Up Paddle Hats!

Our New Hats our flying out of our Rainbow Van on to people’s heads faster than you can say “SUP?!” Our favorite rainbow-colored logo’d hats are now accompanied by our new hat with the design by our friends at North Shore Embroidery (http://www.northshoreembroidery.com/)! We now have lots of hats for Mom, Dad, the kids, and…

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Expand Your Fun with Kayak Tours!!

Rainbow Water Sports has recently scored some brand-new kayaks perfect for the Haleiwa Bay lesson and coastal adventures! Our instructors will be happy to take you out on the beautiful Anahulu River to experience the same lush views of green and blue all while sitting instead of standing;) Come KAYAK with us and learn our…

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New Head Instructors: Tina and Mariah

                    Let’s welcome Tina and Mariah as the newest Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructors! They have been trained by Rainbow Watersports Instructor, Jodi, with emphasize on safety and family fun. Both have been stand-up paddling for years on the North Shore and absolutely love it, so they are…

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