My granddaughter's wish was to surf at Waikiki, and so we both went out with Troy. It was a beautiful day, and the location down toward the aquarium is great- away from the crowds and refreshments nearby. We were set up with great equipment, instructed in the basics on dry land, then paddled out to the waves. Troy timed the runs perfectly, and we were both standing up on our first attempts. Great coach, great organization, and flexible pickup and drop off anywhere around Waikiki. Highly recommended.