Flat Water in Big Wave Season
The whole North Shore is brimming with excitement over the swells that have been coming in these last few days (Big Wave season is coming!!!) Haleiwa is called, “The Surfing Capital of the World”, and with good reason. Seven miles of coastline offer awesome surf — and in the winter those waves can reach to…
Read MoreThe Rainbow Watersports Van: A North Shore Icon
This post is dedicated to The Rainbow Watersports’ Van — the center hub for stand up paddling fun. Why a post on The Rainbow Watersports’ Van? Because it has quickly become a beloved structure of the North Shore. Paddlers and non-paddlers alike love to pose near “the rainbow van”. It brings a smile to everyone’s face. (Sure,…
Read MoreCan Pregnant Women Stand Up Paddle?
“I am pregnant. Can I stand up paddle?” We get this question quite a bit from large bellied stand up paddle hopefuls, and the answer is YES! In fact, stand up paddling is an excellent choice of fitness for women who are expecting. If you are just looking at coming out for a one-time experience,…
Read MoreSUP Race in Haleiwa
June 4th 2011 – a race in our backyard! We were excited to be in water we were all familiar with, and race on the same course we trained on. Again, it was a 4-mile race, this time out to the open ocean and back. This time, head instructors Heidi, Nate, Jodi, and Wendy all…
Read MoreStand Up Paddle Fitness Classes Featured in LIVESTRONG.COM!
Nate Burgoyne and Jodi Kealoha, two of our instructors, were interviewed for an article for Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG.COM, a leader in health and fitness websites. We are honored to be recognized by LIVESTRONG, (even though it says we’re in Maui — Oahu’s close enough, I guess!) Much of the article discusses our SUP FIT classes —…
Read MoreRainbow Watersports Team Compete in Battle of the Paddle
Battle of the Paddle 2011 ROCKED! Conditions in Waikiki were (mostly) good, with a bit less wave action and shallow reef, but we were still out in the water having fun, and that’s what counts. Three of our head instructors who teach our stand up paddle lessons competed in the Battle of the Paddle. The…
Read MoreWhat to do when it rains on Oahu?
So, you arrive in paradise, dreaming of sunbathing on warm, sandy beaches, and the sky is pouring rain!!! What is there to do when it rains on Oahu?!? Go stand up paddling. Stand up paddling just may be the ticket. In fact, rain creates some of the most beautiful paddling experiences. Why? Because it clears…
Read MoreBattle of the Paddle Training
Stand up paddle race season is coming up, and we are so excited! First race of the season is one of the biggest: Battle of the Paddle. Two of our instructors, Nate and Heidi Burgoyne competed last year, with Heidi receiving 2nd in her division, and Nate competing in the elite division. He ended up…
Read MoreSpring time stand up paddling on Oahu!
Wow, it’s spring time conditions out here! Cool That means calm winds, and smooth water. The water is super clear and the winds are light. Shana and Jason came stand up paddling with us before they moved to the mainland. We all had a blast, and they said they wished they had come out sooner.…
Read MoreA New Look for Our Website
We are totally stoked on our new website and logo! And, with the coming of our new website comes our new online shop and several other awesome features that we are really excited about. If you haven’t seen our new site yet, check it out and let us know what you think! The RWA Blog…
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