Inaugural Kai Sallas Surf Retreat at Kaimana Beach Hotel
HONOLULU (KHON2) — There's a new surf retreat now available in Waikiki, featuring WSL world longboard champion Kai Sallas.
Hau Tree Restaurant offers new Pau Hana experience
WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live from the Kaimana Beach Hotel to learn more.
He met with Kai Sallas himself, to get the details of his first ever surf retreat and how it's open to everyone regardless of surf talent level.
Highlights of the retreat include:
From April 6-12, 2025, surfers of all levels are invited to this exclusive skill-building getaway on the island of O'ahu, coached by WSL World Longboard Champion and 2x ISA World Longboard winner Kai Sallas.
Surfers can learn from one of surfing's most celebrated athletes, with morning warm ups and surf sessions with personal coaching from Kai, followed by daily video analysisThere's also a special Kama'āina rate of $2,360 just for Oahu residents that would particularly interest your local audience!
Premiere oceanfront accommodations with surf spots directly in front, along with:
VIP welcome reception
Daily warm-up sessions
2-hour surf sessions with personal coaching from Kai
Daily video analysis with post-surf lunch
Premium Sallas/KSLCO boards for use during retreat
Oceanfront dining with $500 dining credit
Exclusive Kai Sallas swag & gear
Farewell reception
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