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Oahu Surfing Lessons, Surf Schools, and Water Sports
Oahu and Surfing are inseparable to many people. Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing.
Surfing fans and observers flock to Oahu's famous surfing beaches every year for the best waves in the world.
During Hawaii's warm winter season, November - March, storms in the North Pacific create big waves on the north and western shores
Oahu's North Shore is the home of fthe world's largest professional surfing competitions.
Surfing was a sport of the ancient Hawaiians and is even more popular in Oahu today. Oahu's abundant coastline offers big waves for surfing veterans and surfing spots suitable for beginners.
A surfing company may boast that anyone can be riding the surf in just one lesson and that, indeed, was the case when my son Jake tried it the first time. This, however, was not my experience. I had a great time, but I was still "surf-wave illiterate" after my first attempt. Oahu has a surfing company that suits your experience-level, some of which have instructors who have been on the professional surfing tour circuit.
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Surfing in Oahu - Surfing on Oahu used to be considered the "sport of Kings" in the days of the Hawaiians but today it is available to the rest of us as well. Surfing is a big sport on Oahu as evidenced by a glimpse at any evening weathercast where the weather person will always include the heights and conditions of waves approaching Oahu from all four directions of the compass. Oahu's varied surf breaks provide a wide spectrum of types of waves and if you know where to look you'll find the wave that is just right for you. If you're looking to learn to surf your best bet is to sign up with one of our great cadre of surfing schools. You can be taught by the Fireman's Surf School which consists of local firemen who have grown up surfing and want to share the sport with others, you can be taught by a company called "Girls Who Surf" who provide all girl instructors, you can go with Hawaiian Surf Adventures who will whisk you off on a boat to a special surf break or you can choose one of a number of various surf school options. You can usually learn to get up and ride a wave on your first day so the experience is well worth it.
