The entire staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. My son and I signed up for semi private lessons and Eli was an amazing instructor, who gave my 12 year old confidence to get up and ride the waves almost immediately. He had so much fun, he did another group lesson on his own later in the week. Everyone should try this at least once and there is no better, more beautiful spot to do it than Kahalu’u bay. Even better, they have an arrangement with a photographer, so when you do get to ride the waves, the moment is captured and you have some great photos to hold onto!