SUP – Reeds Bay Oceanfront Lesson

Learn Stand Up Paddleboarding with the Reeds Bay Oceanfront Lesson

The Reeds Bay oceanfront lesson offers a beginner-friendly introduction to stand up paddleboarding in the calm, protected waters of Reeds Bay, Hilo. This 1-hour lesson is perfect for first-time paddlers, families, or anyone seeking confidence before longer ocean tours.

Lesson Details and Instruction

Your instructor will begin with easy onshore instruction, then guide you into smooth water along the edge of Banyan Drive. You will practice balance, steering, and basic paddle strokes while enjoying a relaxed shoreline route with gentle conditions and beautiful views.

What Makes This Lesson Special

• Calm, beginner-friendly setting ideal for learning
• Step-by-step instruction building confidence on the water
• Scenic views of Banyan Drive and Hilo’s oceanfront
• Opportunities to spot honu, reef fish, and seabirds
• Slow-paced and supportive environment for new paddlers

Included and What to Bring

The lesson includes a stand up paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, professional instructor, bottled water, and basic safety and technique instruction. Participants should bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, water shoes or sandals, a towel, dry clothes, and optionally a camera or waterproof phone case.

The meeting point is 1717 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.

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