North Shore
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…
Read MorePaddling 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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreExpand 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreCome Work Out on the Water
How about having some fun in the sun while putting your muscles into high gear for a rewarding 1 hour workout!! Come join SUP FIT! SUP FIT stands for Stand-Up Paddleboard Fitness. It is an excellent, FUN, low-impact cross training workout that is challenging and improves cardio. Core toning is definitely King, and a keen…
Read MoreNeed a Quick Map of the North Shore of Oahu?
It’s easy to get to the North Shore of Oahu, and here’s a quick map of the North Shore. Just cruise up Route 99 through the pineapple fields and feel the fresh ocean air flood your car as you descend down to Haleiwa. Rainbow Watersports is easy to find located at the Haleiwa Beach Park.…
Read MoreBest things to do on the North Shore of Oahu in the Summer!
The North Shore of Oahu in the summer is the best! The ocean is smooth and calm, the sun sets over the ocean in the evening, and the slow pace of Haleiwa with leave you happy and relaxed. There are a few things you’ll want to make sure you do when you visit the North…
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 MoreRecord-breaking Turtles in River
On Wednesday April 4th, we broke the record for the number of turtles spotted in the river — with 25 viewings in just one lesson! From just young guns to big 380 pounders, we saw them all. Basking turtles, mating turtles, swimming turtles, a turtle missing a fin, even a large turtle that ended up…
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