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Private 90-minute eFoil Lesson on Oahu, HI

Master the Waves with an eFoil Session and Rental on Hawaii!

Your lesson will take you from lying down to standing—and then soaring above the water! Powered by an electric motor, this hydrofoil does the work for you, so you can focus on enjoying the ride. Our expert instructors will guide you both on land and in the water, ensuring you take flight during your very first session.

What is an eFoil?

eFoils are fully electric, self-propelled hydrofoil boards. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “hydrofoil,” you’ve likely seen them in action. A hydrofoil is an underwater wing attached to a surfboard or boat, creating lift that raises the board above the water’s surface. This gives the rider a smooth, flying sensation that’s both thrilling and unforgettable. An eFoil takes this to the next level by incorporating an electric propeller, providing the thrust needed for effortless flight.

What’s Included in Your Lesson?

✅ Ocean safety procedures
✅ eFoil safety training (life vest, helmet, and whistle provided)
✅ eFoil operation basics
✅ Respect for ocean resources

We maintain a 1-to-2 instructor-to-student ratio or better, meaning each student gets dedicated guidance both on the beach and in the water. Our instructors are highly trained in ocean safety, boating regulations, and first aid/CPR. Every student is required to wear a life vest, helmet, and whistle—all of which are included with your lesson.

Our goal is to get you standing on the eFoil and experiencing the incredible feeling of flight!

Lesson Structure

First 30 minutes – “Ground School”

  • Learn essential safety rules from the beach
  • Understand the fundamentals of eFoil operation
  • Prepare for a successful ride

Next 60 minutes – “Flight School”

  • Get on the board in the water
  • Gain confidence in balancing
  • Take off and fly over the water!

Requirements

To participate, you should have:
✔ Basic swimming skills
✔ Good balance
✔ An intermediate fitness level
✔ A sense of adventure!

Not sure if you meet the requirements? Give us a call at 808-466-8788, and our team will be happy to help!

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My adult daughter and I took (age 64) a beginner lesson from Alika and Lisa. It was a fantastic experience and both of our instructors did an excellent job of coaching us. Neither of us had ever been on a hydrofoil board before let alone an e-foil so we faced quite the learning curve. However,...

A Sparks

Best experience ever. I was referred by a friend and Alika was ready, great instructor and very patient with me. I just want to go back

Julien Denaes

Stoked from the 1Hr demo! Coming from previous kite foiling experience, Alika tailored the demo/instruction experience to just the areas I needed to practice to get up and going on foil!

Aaron Culliney

Great experience with Alika and Lisa! They are friendly, fun and professional at the same time. Highly recommended if you want to get real Hawaiian efoil experience ;)

Roman Bohumel

Alika is a great instructor.

Arthur Thorstad

6 star outfit!
My wife and I have our own foil boards, we are “lake riders”, We are spoiled riders, smooth Lakes glossy glass like water. We have just spent three glorious days with Alika and Lisa learning to ride in the ocean. My two sons and my wife rode with Alika two years ago, I was...

DAVID JONES

Alika is an amazing instructor! I learned how to efoil from him on YouTube, and I’m so glad I got the opportunity to learn from him in person. He had clear instructions and knew exactly what I needed to work on. From the two days I learned foiling from him, I understood the mechanics and body...

Shar L

Amazing instructor and great learning experience. Had a blast and would love to do it again someday. Ben had me standing in just over 5 minutes

Daniel May

Lisa was great! Ground school helped go over the basics in an easier setting and helped once I got on the water. Once on the water, the two way communications in the helmet was very helpful and pointers were provided in a timely manner. The also got some GoPro footage for me 😀. Look forward do...

Bryce Word

Lisa was my instructor, very knowledgeable about beginners starting up e-foiling from start. On land Lisa Demonstrated proper positioning from knees to standing and where your feet should be on the board. In the water Lisa watched my every position and told me what I needed to do while trying to...

Jon Kealakai

Alika was awesome and made the learning experience simple and fun!

Kosta Stamoulis

Alika & his crew are best in class. Guaranteed to fall in love with foiling.

Mick Davis

WARNING ‼️ HIGHLY ADDICTIVE😂😂😂 had an unreal experience definitely found a new hobby. With the helmet system and them guiding you through the whole process guaranteed to have a blast!!! Mahalo🤙🏽

Ka'iewe Davidson

So much fun! Alika and Lisa are excellent instructors and very encouraging. Having communication through the helmets made a huge difference in being able to make adjustments “on the fly”. Will definitely do this again!

Stacey Stiller

Amazing experience!! Alika and the lady instructor were incredible at giving pointers and small adjustments. I was able to foil and what an incredible experience. Highly recommend going with them as their guidance really works and helped me to foil!!

michael moinard

This experience was an absolute blast! I'm 70 and in ok shape, and the instruction was easy to follow and very sensible. The instructor, Lisa, was in the water with me and gave very clear instruction. Lisa gave lots of encouragement and guidance, and when I started to get the hang of it, she...

Chris Hill

Alika was an amazing instructor! We had a great time and as a first timer I was able to get up and on foil super quick! He’s got the best gear out there.
He also took the time to give us great recommendations of things to do and food to eat while we were here. We would recommend him to anyone!

Kelly

Five stars isn’t enough. If there were 10 stars I’d try to give him eleven. Alika is such a fantastic instructor. He is so passionate and patient and is an excellent efoiler who has the gift for teaching his passion. If you want to experience true Aloha combined with the excitement of efoiling...

Brian .C

Alika’s a great instructor. Mahalo for the opportunity to give this one senior something new to try.

sid takara

Wow!! Seriously incredible experience. Alika was patient, fun, and motivating in helping my husband and I get up foiling. The area where we learned was calm with ample space to comfortably challenge ourselves. It’s clear Alika is passionate about what he does and I would absolutely take a lesson...

Melissa S

IF YOU’RE ON THE FENCE, THIS IS YOUR SIGN.
“I am the best.” -Alika
He really isn’t wrong. You can really tell that Alika cares about what he’s got going on here. Alika is one of those rare folks who can be good at something, and also be good at teaching the thing he’s good at. I...

Reina Carroll

Thanks to Alika for a totally awesome experience!

For my 65th birthday I arranged a lesson with Alika of Hawaii E-foil Experience. As an older, but local (Kailua-based) water sports enthusiast, I was looking to add foiling to my water sports quiver. A few attempts with a wingfoil showed that I...

CHARLES LAIDLEY

Several friends who foil recommended I take a lesson with Alika, noting that he could teach in one session what took them 6–12 months to learn on their own. Alika and his son gave a lesson to me and my son on Father’s Day, and the experience was exceptional. The setting was stunning, and both...

Ken Chang

I enjoyed the class so much and Alika is a fantastic instructor! Highly recommended!

Valeria Cavotta

This is a must do activity for any water sports nut. Thanks to Ben's excellent tuition, I was up foiling having a great time in no time. The bay is perfect for it, sheltered from quite a strong breeze with calm waters and turtles. If you're looking for something to do while someone's shopping you...

Darren Smith

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