Lessons with East of Maui

East of Maui offers professional watersports lessons, including surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, wing foiling, and e-foiling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, our experienced instructors provide personalized coaching with top-quality gear. Lessons are tailored to wind, weather, and wave conditions to ensure the best experience on the water.

Surf Lesson

East of Maui’s surf lessons provide a fun and safe way to learn the fundamentals of surfing, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills. Lessons take place at a prime surf location and cover everything from water safety to popping up on the board.

Lesson Details

• Location: North Side of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, Delaware Seashore State Park.
• Pricing:
  • Private Lesson: $120 for 75 minutes; add a friend for $100.
  • Small Group (1-6 people): $100 per person for 75 minutes.
  • Large Group (7-10 people): $80 per person for 75 minutes.
• What's Provided: All surfboards included; wetsuits may be needed in spring, early summer, and fall.
• Timing: Scheduled at low, incoming tide; times vary daily.
• Skills Covered:
  • Surfing and water safety
  • Surfing rules and etiquette
  • Paddling out
  • Popping up
  • Stance and body positioning

Book a Small Group Surf Lesson (1-6 students)

Book a Large Group Surf Lesson (7-12 students)

Kiteboarding Lesson

Kiteboarding lessons at East of Maui are designed for beginners and those with some experience, offering a personalized approach to mastering this exciting wind sport. Lessons cover everything from kite operation and safety to water starts and upwind riding, ensuring a strong foundation for progression.

Lesson Details

• Location: New Road, Delaware Seashore State Park on Rehoboth Bay.
• Pricing:
  • Private Lesson: $400 for a 2-hour session.
  • Add a Friend: Additional $100.
• What's Provided: Kiteboard, rig, harness, and PFD included.
• Skills Covered:
  • Safety and rigging preparation.
  • Wind knowledge and sailing angles.
  • Kite flying, operation, and relaunching.
  • Body dragging and water starts.
  • Upwind riding, stance, and body positioning (for advanced students).

Book a Kiteboarding Lesson

Wing Lesson

Wing Surf and Wing Foil lessons at East of Maui provide an exciting way to explore wind sports, whether you're just getting started with wing surfing or ready to take flight with wing foiling. No prior wind sport experience is necessary, and lessons are customized to your skill level.

Lesson Details

• Location: New Road, Delaware Seashore State Park on Rehoboth Bay.
• Pricing:
  • Private Lesson: $400 for a 2-hour session.
  • Add a Friend: Additional $100.
• What's Provided: Board, wing, and PFD (foil included for foiling lessons).
• Skills Covered:
  • Wing Surfing (Boards with Fins – No Foil)
    • Wing handling, steering, and getting underway.
    • Stance and wing adjustment.
    • 180-degree turns.
    • Staying upwind and riding across the wind direction.
    • Safety and self-rescue.
  • Wing Foiling (Boards with Foils)
    • Standing up and getting underway.
    • Upwind riding.
    • Stance and wing adjustment.
    • Pumping technique (if applicable).
    • Taking flight and riding the foil (if applicable).
    • Safety and self-rescue.

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Book a Wing Surf Lesson

Electric Foil (E-Foil) Lesson

East of Maui’s E-Foil lessons offer an exhilarating way to experience the thrill of flying over water. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this lesson provides expert instruction to help you master the fundamentals of electric foiling.

Lesson Details

• Location: New Road, Delaware Seashore State Park (Rehoboth Bay or Delaware Bay, depending on conditions).
• Pricing: $400 for a 1.5-hour session (30 minutes on land, 60 minutes on water).
• Participants: Maximum of 2 students (one E-Foil, one instructor).
• What's Provided: E-Foil and all necessary equipment.
• Skills Covered:
  • Climbing aboard and getting up to speed.
  • Steering, kneeling to standing, and taking flight.
  • Practicing “touch and goes.”
  • Board recovery, safety, and basic watercraft operating knowledge.

Book an E-Foil Lesson

Windsurfing Lesson

Windsurfing lessons at East of Maui provide an exciting way to experience the thrill of harnessing the wind, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. With expert instruction and all necessary gear provided, you'll learn essential techniques for balance, steering, and self-rescue.

Lesson Details

• Pricing:
  • Private Lesson: $300 for a 2-hour session.
  • Add a Friend: Additional $100.
• What's Provided: Board, rig, and PFD included.
• Skills Covered:
  • Understanding wind and sailing angles.
  • Stance and sail adjustment.
  • 180-degree turns.
  • Staying upwind and riding across the wind.
  • Safety and self-rescue techniques.

Book a Windsurfing Lesson

**Important information to note**

Cancellation Policy:

• • Cancellations within 48 hours receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for no-shows.
  • Full refunds for cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance or due to low wind.

No Wind Policy:

• • If there is no wind on the day of your lesson, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
  • East of Maui has been teaching Windsurfing since 1979, Kiteboarding since 2000, and Wing Foiling since 2020.

Gear & Attire:

• • Boards and necessary gear are provided by East of Maui.
  • Wetsuits and water shoes may be needed in spring, early summer, and fall.
  • Wetsuits and water shoes are not provided, but available for purchase in-store.
  • Wetsuits are recommended from September through May.

Lesson Scheduling:

• • Lessons are wind, wave, and weather dependent—call the shop to schedule a few days in advance.
  • Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance and confirmed by an instructor.

Parking Fees:

• • $5 for in-state visitors, $10 for out-of-state visitors.
  • Credit cards accepted at all Delaware state parks (Indian River Inlet State Park, New Road, etc.).

Rentals with East of Maui

Explore the water with our top-quality rental gear! Whether you're looking for a quick session or a full week of adventure, we’ve got you covered. Our rental options include surfboards, paddleboards, kayaks, and more. Rentals are available during shop hours (9 AM – 6 PM), and all gear must be returned at least 30 minutes before closing.

Soft Top Surfboards

• Half Day (4 hrs): $35
• Full Day (8 hrs): $45
• Overnight (24 hrs): $55
• Multi-Day: $45/day
• Weekly: $150

Epoxy/Polyester Surfboards

• Half Day (4 hrs): $45
• Full Day (8 hrs): $55
• Overnight (24 hrs): $65
• Multi-Day: $55/day
• Weekly: $160

Paddleboards & Kayaks

• Half Day (4 hrs): $50
• Full Day (8 hrs): $60
• Overnight (24 hrs): $70
• Multi-Day: $60/day
• Weekly: $200

Bodyboards & Skim boards

• Half Day (4 hrs): $20
• Full Day (8 hrs): $30
• Overnight (24 hrs): $40
• Multi-Day: $30/day
• Weekly: $80

Specialty Rentals (Experience Required)

For wing, kite, and windsurfing gear, you must be qualified to rent. Please speak with our staff for details and pricing.

• Board Only: $50
• Rig Only: $100
• Complete Setup: $125