Clients reviews about Blue Ocean Breeze Surf School

Coach Frank is so awesome! It’s both my partner and I first surfing experience and also first time in Hawaii. Coach Frank took time to go through everything with us and use time and energy to make sure we are able to stand up on the board! We booked semi private session that should be 1.5 hrs; however I kept got lost due to my swimming skills coach Frank took quite a bit time to bring me back to right direction 😅In the end we probably spend around 2 hrs and my husband actually stood up on the board which is super exciting! Coach Frank knew it was the first time we came to town that he recommended nice restaurants nearby that we can check out too. I would recommend everyone who wanna try surfing lesson with coach Frank. The price is unbeatable and coach is super patient and friendly! ~ jessicaaa3711

Frank是一位很棒的教練！他很會和小孩相處，而且是很好的老師。在第一堂課，他使用短板教導我們九歲的小孩衝浪，並教她如何轉彎。我們的女兒玩得很開心，期待下次去歐胡島再跟Frank教練上更多課！ Coach Frank is the absolute best! He is great with kids and a very good teacher. He taught our 9 year old how to surf in her very first lesson. Then he helped her transition to a shorter board and learn how to make turns. Our daughter had so much fun, and she looks forward to taking more lessons with Coach Frank the next time we are in Oahu! ~ J O

The surf lesson was a Christmas present to my husband, and he LOVED it! It started on time and Frank's instruction is thorough and includes a board tutorial and flexibility/stretching session. He provided all equipment necessary-I'm glad because we forgot my husband's reef walkers at home. We paid for a group lesson, but my husband was the only person there. I thought Frank would have cancelled, but he did a private lesson for my husband, and he had an amazing time. Because of Franks instruction, my husband feels comfortable surfing after only 1 lesson-he caught some waves!! Frank's knowledge of the sport produces results. There are several places to take surf lessons on Oahu, but I'm very happy with our decision to go with Blue Ocean Breeze. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! ~ Dana S

아이가 처음으로 서핑을 접하게 되었는데, 정말 멋진 경험이었습니다. 처음엔 조금 긴장했지만 코치와 크루들이 따뜻하게 잘 이끌어주어서 제이슨이 금방 즐기게 되었고, 지금은 서핑에 푹 빠졌어요. 아이의 첫 서핑 경험을 이렇게 멋진 캠프에서 할 수 있어서 너무 감사드립니다. 다음에도 꼭 다시 참여할거예요! 영어를 잘 못해도 그들은 친절하게 하나하나 다 알려주니 마음편하게 즐기기만하면 됩니다! ~ Jamie K

Coach Frank was very professional and knowledgeable. I was nervous at first because I did not know what to expect when I got to the meeting place, but coach Frank instantly made my nervousness disappear. With a quick but detailed run down on the properties of a surf board, quick explaination on what was paddle in and paddle out, standing techniques, and balancing before we took to the ocean. I have little to 0 surfing experience and on my first wave that he put me on I was able to stand and surf it all the way! Will definitely go back and would recommend coach Franks surfing lessons to everyone. Just be prepared to be super tired after the surfing lesson from paddling lol. It was easily of the best days at the beach! ~ IDGAFunk

I had an awesome time surfing with Blue Ocean Breeze Surf School! My boyfriend and I did a group class with one other student, all of us very new to surfing. Coach Frank was extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgable, and gave us a solid rundown on technique before getting in the water. The area he took us to on Ala Moana beach was perfect for beginners, not too crowded and lots of waves. I caught the very first wave he had me try, and even caught a few on my own by the end of the lesson! He also gave us recommendations on what and where to rent if we wanted to try again on our own. Definitely a highlight of our trip, our cheeks hurt from all of the laughing and smiling we did on the water. Thanks again, Coach Frank! ~ Madeline M

Coach Frank was able to get me on countless waves during my first time on a surfboard! During my lesson, I was able to stand for the overwhelming majority of the session, and caught SO MANY WAVES. He taught me the importance of body strength and mobility, then focused fundamentals of the surfboard and how to navigate it. Once we got into the water, he coached me through the waves and got me standing in less than 3 waves. As the session progressed, I got more confident and Coach Frank taught me how to stand up faster and even how to read the waves. Coach Frank is more than just a surf instructor. He understands the value of on the ground health and happiness. I really enjoyed his friendly demeanor and his teaching style. He even offered to help me find spots to surf and equipment for when I get back home. ~ Chris C

Frank is very professional, friendly and a great communicator. We booked the session online, got the confirmation later in the mail, showed up at Ala Moana beach for my daughter's lesson. The lesson started with a warm up, he told us about his background, they did some dry land work and then they were ready to go to the water. She was able to catch a bunch of waves and had a ton of fun. The only complaint was that her arms were hurting this morning after so much swimming. But she's ready to go back and do it again. I'm a beginner surfer (being surfing for 2 months now) and he told me that he also has lessons that can help me with the transition to the short board and working on some moves. Highly recommended! ~ Marcelo S

We had an amazing time in Frank's lesson and would definitely return. My family took a private group lesson (kids aged 12 and 13 years), and none of us had surfed before. We all got up our first time (my kids and husband for much longer than I did 😜) and regardless of how many times I fell over it was SO FUN. The dry land instruction was so helpful. I loved the yoga/Pilates gentle warmup - I could have done that all day 😄... that really helped me to understand what I was supposed to do. Frank also provided helpful pointers throughout, and also made sure we were safe in the water. We did the lesson early in our trip and by the end of our ten days and all our activities, this remained everyone's favourite. We are so grateful! ~ Carmen

It doesn’t get better than coach Frank. My son Owen (6) just finished a set of 10 lessons with blue ocean breeze and it was such a positive experience. He was very nervous going into it but coach Frank has a way of connecting with the kids and making them feel safe and confident. He really knows surfing and took time to build a good foundation and correct along the way so that the kids had a good pop up and good form to build upon. He was always so professional and courteous and we really enjoyed our experience with him. Our son definitely learned a lot and improved over the 5 weeks. I highly recommend blue ocean breeze and we will be taking more lessons to continue to grow in surfing. Thank you so much coach Frank and coach Alex! ~ nate j

My first lesson with Coach Frank was such a great experience!! I had done one other surf lesson in the past, but Coach Frank’s lesson went above and beyond that! He taught us all about the fundamentals of warming up and having the correct position on the board before we even got in the water. This made us feel prepared, and definitely paid off once we started catching waves! I stood up on my second wave and felt confident to catch waves on my own by the end. Coach Frank was there to cheer us on and give very constructive feedback on how to get better, stay safe, and respect everyone in the water around us. I would 100% recommend Blue Ocean Breeze Surf School and will be signing up for another lesson soon! ~ Amanda F

I booked the group private surf lessons for my husband, sister and 5 years old son. Coach Frank was amazing and also very good with kids. He started off on land and was very detailed with explaining the parts of the boards, learning how to move on the board, and stretching. He made sure to explain how to fall into the water and how far they had to paddle to avoid the corals. My son was very nervous about going that far out in the ocean but Coach Frank kept him calm and made sure he was safe out there. Although it was quite the upper body workout my husband and sister was not prepared for, they had a great experience and are talking about booking with Coach Frank in the future. ~ Kimchi T

I highly recommend Frank to anyone that is looking for surf lessons. I booked a private surf lesson with Frank for my 10 years old son. Before getting into the water, Frank went over the basics of surfing. He was patient, respectful, and communicated well. He made sure my son had a good understanding before getting into the water. It was pretty cool watching them surf and seeing my son catch some waves. He had the biggest smile when they came back. Frank is great with kids. He is very personable and friendly. He is an awesome coach! My son is looking forward to his next surf lesson with Frank. My husband was so impressed that he will be booking a surf lesson with Frank too. ~ Marchelle S

Frank是一位出色的冲浪教练！他丰富的知识和对这项运动的热情，创造了一个很棒的学习环境。他非常耐心，以幽默感让每节课程都充满乐趣。多亏了他的指导，我重新获得了在水中冲浪的信心，甚至独自抓住了几波浪！他在普拉提方面的背景也为技能提升增添了额外的层次，极大地补充了冲浪技巧。我强烈推荐他给任何想学习或提高冲浪技能的人！ ~ Sisley

We put our kids (9 & 12) in a week of surf camp with Coach Frank. Our kids are not always easy, and I think Coach Frank and his team earned their money that week. But he was clear and fair with expectations and hung in there. My kids had a great time and their skills improved quite a bit. I would recommend Blue Ocean Breeze for anyone looking to expose their kids to surfing or just get their kids active and in the water. I liked that they spent a lot of time in the water. In fact, they spent so much time on the boards I would make sure your kids have really good reef booties (like O'neill Superfreak 2mm) and very proper fitting rash guards. With the soft top boards, the kids get a lot of chafing. And you may even consider a 1 mm wetsuit top or a shorty wetsuit. The trade winds can make it cool when wet all day. Mahalo, Coach Frank!!!! ~ jb m

I had an amazing surf lesson in Hawaii with Frank, the owner, and it was everything I hoped for and more! As an intermediate surfer, I was looking for a challenge beyond the basics, and Frank delivered with a private lesson tailored exactly to my skill level. He’s got a deep knowledge of the local breaks, and thanks to his guidance, I was riding waves almost immediately. Frank focused on refining my technique and helping me read the waves better, which made a huge difference. The whole experience was fantastic — the perfect mix of excitement, learning, and incredible Hawaiian vibes. Highly recommend for anyone looking to take their surfing to the next level! ~ Eric

Had a great time in the ocean! アラモアナビーチパークでのサーフィンレッスンはとても楽しかったです‼️ インストラクターのフランクさんの教え方もシンプルで分かりやすくて、すぐにボードの上に立って波に乗る事が出来ました。　申し込みも簡単、タオルと日焼け止めだけ持ってサクッとレッスンを受けれました。 GoProで撮影してもらったビデオも楽しみです😊 ホノルルに来たら、絶対にレッスンを受けてみて下さ〜い。 ~ Takiguchi Y

Coach Frank is an incredible instructor! Since moving to Hawaii, I have had at least 4 different surfing teachers, and he is the absolute best. I’m not JUST interested in having a one-time fun experience (which he provides), but I also want to get good enough to surf on my own. Coach Frank definitely prepares me for that. His knowledge of the ocean and its behavior is vast, and he teaches me about surfing, as well as other ocean sports and activities. He’s had over a decade of coaching experience with all different types of people, and you can definitely tell - because when I have anxious moments on the water, he is so calming and helps me to get past my own nervous feelings. I am definitely not a risk-taker or thrill-seeker, so I’m really grateful to coach for making me feel more confident and stronger in my surfing abilities. I’m forever grateful to Coach Frank! ~ Serena D

Excelente clase, muy informativo desde el inicio al fin. Pude surfear mi primera ola pro mi mismo. Mi esposa disfruto cada segundo de esta experiencia, definitivamente si quieres tener una excelente aventura en tu primera vez surfing blue ocean breeze surf school es tu mejor opción ~ Brayner V

어머니와 좋은 추억 만들고 싶어서 스탠딩 패들보드 도전해 보았어요. 저도 어머니도 수영을 못 하지만 프랭크 코치님께서 차분히 하나하나 알려주셔서 어머니외 저 모두 즐거운 시간 보내며 하와이에서 좋은 추억 만들었어요. 영어를 잘 못 하셔도 배우는데에는 별 문제 없는거 같아요. 아름다운 알라모아나 비치에서 거북이도 보고 추천해요. ~ yulim C

Cabral (Frank) is an awesome surf instructor. He is patient, super careful and really attentive to detail. I took my first lesson with him at Castles beach, in Kailua, and it was perfect spot for me as a beginner. The lesson starts from the very important basics: being able to carry my board from the car to the beach, getting to know each part of the board as well as warm-up and stretching exercises. We worked basic movements on the sand and then we went onto the water. He made the whole experience really smooth and enjoyable. I could stand-up and surf some waves on my first class. I am so so happy. I really recommend his lessons. ~ Cecilia d

Coach Frank is a patient coach who is extremely focused on safety and having fun at the same time! He starts off the session with offers of sunblock, a fun warm up, and theory session. I had a new board for the lesson too! I booked the 8am slot for a group rate and was the only one and yet he didn't ask me to change to the next session where there were other participants. He is professional like that! He is encouraging and constantly giving tips. He made sure I rode as much waves as possible, especially the last one, he didn't want to leave without me standing on the board once more before we returned to shore! ~ ML F

Coach Frank made learning to surf so fun! Being out of shape I was nervous to take on the waves, but the motivation and positive energy Frank had made the whole experience so enjoyable! My partner and I were complete newbies to surfing and with the help of coach Frank we were both able to get up on every wave! The prices are great for the quality of instruction. We accidentally booked our lesson 2x for the same day and of course he was going to remedy the double payment, but we had such a good time we decided to go back for another lesson! If you’re in Oahu and want a quality surf lesson with a fantastic instructor I highly recommend. ~ Rebecca M

Coach Frank is a wonderful person. My children really enjoyed his teaching. He is very professional, and used to working with different age group people. He knows how to motivate children with kindness and ease as well as structure. He gave them a certificate after a week of taking the class. He went out of his way to give the certificate as he knows this is something that could encourage children. He also gave them the t-shirt of his surfing school. my children will like to go back and take the surfing lessons with him. We recommend him for his smartness, efficiency, patience and kindness. Mahalo Frank! ~ Miki N

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