Our Staff – A head above the rest! Stoke guaranteed!
The strength of our company is its staff. We go the extra mile , give the benefit of the doubt, love what we do. We are there for you when you need us, even after your lessons are completed. We’ll give you a launch or a land, just look for our yellow jerseys at Kite Beach. Forgot your screwdriver,helmet or harness just ask for a loaner.
We are super proud of our fantastic staff, It’s these guys that make our school the best kiteboarding school on the planet!!
Meet Maui’s best trained, friendly and supportive staff of kiteboarding instructors handpicked for exceptional service.
Our experienced, professional instructors are avid kitesurfers who love teaching kiteboarding- they will make sure that you learn at your own pace and have a blast doing it!
Certified to the highest standards, (many are double certified ) dedicated to their students’ welfare, progress and fun!
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Our Instructors are certified to the highest standards by accredited agencies
Karen Lang – Manager / Senior Aqua Sports Maui Kiteboarding Instructor
Level 2 Certified + US Kiters Level 2 Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Karen is the manager of our school, owner of Northshore Kite and Sail Repair and Level 2 kiteboarding instructor . Karen stays quite busy, she answers the phone, emails , schedules and teaches lessons in between kiteboarding sessions.
“I love what I do, love that the beach is my office and I can come to work barefoot!”
Patience, clear, easy to follow directions and emphasis on safety make Karen one of our most sought out instructors.
Karen has been teaching kiteboarding on Maui for 15 years and uses radio helmet to stay in contact with you on the water
Diana Pond Klase – Senior Aqua Sports / Maui Kiteboarding Instructor
US Kiters Level 2 Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Diana loves to explore exotic locations around the world but always comes back to Maui, her favorite kiteboarding destination. She is one of our more technical instructors, you will feel confident knowing how and why everything works. Diana has been teaching kiteboarding on Maui for 15 years and loving every minute! Diana’s patient and methodical teaching style has earned her many followers.
Paul Nordone-Senior / Aqua Sports Maui Kiteboarding Instructor
Level 2 PASA and Level 2 Us Kiters Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Paul is a super fun and patient instructor, he actually learned to kiteboard from Aqua Sports Maui many years ago and now teaching for us!
Corey Gallagher – Head Instructor
Level 2 USKiters Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Corey has tons of stamina and enthusiasm to push you to your limits. He is one of our fastest paced instructors and very popular!
Corey works with radio helmet to be in contact with you on the water.
Charles Edwards
Level 2 US Kiters Certified
Charles is one of the most sought out instructors at Kite Beach. He also has the most return students! He is patient supportive and FUN!
Paul Franco – US Kiters Examiner and Waterman Extrodinaire
Paul has been kiting and teaching on Maui forever, he is the man! He taught all of the best instructors on Maui how to teach kiteboarding and all are indebted to him. The most respected instructor on Maui, Paul will literally take you fro zero to hero! Lessons with Paul are $95 per hour
Martin Caprille
Level 2 US Kiters Certified
Laid back and easy going, Martin will also push you to your limits
Ian speaks fluent English and Spanish
Liam McCormick
Level 2 US Kiters Certified
Kiteboarder, snowboarder, paraglider and squirrel suit are Liam’s passions.
Super friendly and patient he will make your kiteboarding experience exceptional
Raquel Lima
US Kiters Level 2 Certified
Raquel Rocks! One of our most exciting star riders, Raquel pushes the limits! Waves, big jumps and great attitude!
Besides that her supportive fast paced and efficient style will get you riding in no time!
Raquel speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish
Lessons with Raquel are $85 per hour
Keith Shishido
Level 2 US Kiters Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Keith has been with us for 5 years. He is super patient and easy going.
Mike Arguello
Level 2 Instructor Plus Level 2 US Kiters Certified Kiteboarding Instructor
Mike has been with us for 4 years. Very methodical and patient, Learn 1 thing at a time, in the right order, is Mike’s motto