GWS - Safety

Safety

Equipment

All beginner boards have these Super-Flex fins from Surfco Hawaii.
These are the testimonies that we avoid because we have equiped our surfboards for your safety. Surfco Testimonies

Instructors

Our instructors recertify YEARLY with the American Red Cross in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First aid.

　　

Our instructors recertify every THREE YEARS with the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding and with the State of Hawaii - Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation in Surf Instructor's licensing.

We encourage our surfers to have fun but be safe in all aspects of their lives.

These are a few of the resources that we use and are happy to share with you.

Hawaii EMS

Should there ever be an emergency, will emergency personnel know who to contact?

Why Carry a medical emergency card? Download : Medical EMS cards

Water and Weather conditions

We recommend reserving lessons early in the morning and late in the afternoon to avoid excessive UV ray exposure.

Earth 911 Beach water quality and conservation

The Weather Channel Check the weather for Waikiki Area

EPA - UV index cities map
EPA - UV index forecast for HI

EPA - Sun safety action steps
UV rays in Hawaii and particularly on the water can be especially damaging (especially to children)
We believe in having fun in the sun, but also protecting ourselves so we do try to schedule our lessons early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Surf News Network Surf Report

Physical Therapy

Fysiotherapie Hawaii -

Bart and Noelani's unique training and experience allow them to provide an innovative approach to the field of sports medicine and physical therapy.

Our philosophy is to offer progressive, one-on-one treatment and rehabilitation services to the people of Hawaii, combined with efficient and interactive service to medical practitioners.

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