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SUP Lessons by Hans Hedemann South Shore (Queen Kapiolani): 2 Hours – All ages (may vary per activity).
Price: $100.00 (from) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 2 hours
Island: Oahu
Best for: Pairs and groups aged 14 and up learning stand-up paddling – a minimum of two people is required to book, and board and rashguard are included in the price
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WHAT THE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD INVOLVES
You’ll be ready to paddle on your own in no time! Group Lesson
One of the most popular lessons that Hans Hedemann Surf School offers is the standup paddle lessons. Standup paddle surfing is great for building your core muscles and cardio. Learn all the basics of standup paddling with our group lesson.
HOW IT RUNS
You meet at Hans Hedemann Surf Waikiki at Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 150 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96815. (Rashguard and surfboard rental is included in the price) Please note that a minimum of two people are required for your reservation. Must be 14 years or older for group lesson. Semi-Private Lesson This lesson is perfect for couples, family, or friends that want to learn standup paddling together. (Rashguard and surfboard rental is included in the price) Private Lesson If you want to start catching waves on a paddleboard, this lesson is for you.
PRICING
Rates are set by the operator and vary by season, group size and session length. Current pricing is shown on the live booking calendar above. Checked against FareHarbor, August 2026.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Not recommended for children under the age of 14 (Children’s Private lessons are also offered!)
– Bring Towel and Sunscreen.
– Reef-safe sunscreen and a secure hat
– Boards and paddles are provided
– Mornings are calmer and easier for beginners
– Cancellation: Confirm the operator’s current cancellation window when you book. – 48 Hours
WHO IT IS FOR
People who want time on the water without needing to catch a wave, booking with at least one other person: Hans Hedemann require a minimum of two for a reservation, so this lesson is not bookable solo. The group lesson also has a hard minimum age of 14. Two hours covers the basics of stand-up paddling, with rashguard and board rental both included in the price. It is a genuinely different workout to surfing – standing and paddling builds core strength and gives sustained cardio rather than short bursts of effort – and you spend most of the session upright rather than falling off, which is why it appeals to people who found a surf lesson frustrating. You meet at Hans Hedemann Surf Waikiki at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 150 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815.
Consider instead: Hans Hedemann also run semi-private paddleboard lessons for couples, families or friends who want smaller numbers, and a private lesson for anyone wanting to progress to catching waves on a paddleboard. For a flat-water tour rather than a lesson, Kailua Beach Adventures run a self-guided paddle at $99.
BROWSE MORE
Browse more Oahu surf lessons and board rentals, or see everything we run on Oahu. Planning ahead? Read our guide to whether to learn in Waikiki or on the North Shore. Planning ahead? Read our guide to choosing between private and group surf lessons. Comparing paddleboard options? See stand-up paddleboarding in Hawaii, with every lesson, tour and rental by island.
