Hans Hedemann Surf School

Specialties

Lessons: can be Group (3~4/instructor), Semi-​Private (2/​instructor) or Private (1-​on-​1)

* Surfing lessons

* Stand Up Paddle Lessons

* Lessons with a Pro

o We provide the surfboards, rashguard shirts, reef shoes with the lessons.

Rentals: can be rented hourly, half-​day, all day, overnight, or weekly rates

* Surf Board Rentals (longboards, shortboards, and funboards)

* Stand Up Paddle Board with Paddle Rentals

o Rashguard shirts and reef shoes are optional with the rentals.

Tours:

* North Shore Surfing Activity Package

* Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour

* Bike and Hike Diamond Head

Photos of surfing lessons are available upon request as an additional customer service.

History

Established in 1995.

The Hans Hedemann Surfing School is the premier surfing school in Hawaii. A team of Lifeguard and CPR trained instructors and safety guides dedicated to an enriched

Hawaiian surfing experience, provided a great adventure for the beginner, intermediate, and advance surfer. Offering lessons in the South Shore (Waikiki) and the world famous North Shore.

The 2 hour surf lesson starts with a 20 minutes land lesson where you will learn proper paddling techniques, turning the surfboard, maneuvering over waves and positioning to stand up and ride your first wave. You will also learn proper water safety and etiquette. It is also followed by going in the water for an hour and a half to learn to stand and ride waves

Lesson times are 9 am, 12 pm and 3 pm daily. We provide complimentary hotel transportation to and from Waikiki hotel. All equipment necessary for the lesson is included: surfboard, rash guard lycras and instruction.

Meet the Business Owner

Hans H.

Business Owner

Hans Hedemann was born and raised in the Hawaiian

Islands. A Local Boy, Hedemann had a natural talent for surfing, and was born a waterman. After completing high school, he immediately joined the ASP World tours (Association for Surfing Professionals).

Hedemann, while competing on the tour, was a Hawaii representative for the World Tour. As a Hawaii representative, he had visited 30 schools a year to promote ocean safety and prevention. Hedemann has been sponsored by Hawaiian Island Creations

While competing on the tour, Hedemann was also a TV reporter and did verbal radio updates for Reid Inouye’s surfing television show. He is also the only surfer to have had a car sponsor on the tour (Pfleuger Honda, Lincoln, Mercury and Nissan Motor Corporation).

As a professional surfer, he has won many distinguished competitions. Hedemann has placed first in; The Billabong Pro (Australia), Gunston 500 (South Africa), and was the first to win back to back ASP World Events.