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( 800-578-3992, 637-7946; www.oahuscubadive.com ; 66-456 Kamehameha Hwy; dives from $95;
8am-5pm) If you'd rather get under the waves than on top of them, the eco-con-
scious divers at Deep Ecology can sort you out. Summer shore dives explore Sharks
Cove and Three Tables at nearby Pupukea Beach Park, while offshore lava tubes, coral
reefs, arches and cathedrals await boat divers. Rental scuba and snorkel gear available.
Ask about winter whale-watching tours.
Surf 'n' Sea WATER SPORTS
( 637-9887; www.surfnsea.com ; 62-595 Kamehameha Hwy; 9am-7pm) In a ramshackle
wooden building, the granddaddy of Haleʻiwa surf shops rents surfboards, wetsuits, car
racks, boogie boards, snorkel sets, kayaks, life jackets, bicycles, beach umbrellas and
chairs by the hour, day or week. Watersports tours and lessons require advance reserva-
tions.
North Shore Surf Girls SURFING
( 637-2977; www.northshoresurfgirls.com ; by reservation only) Especially great for wo-
men and kids, these surfing, bodyboarding and SUP lessons and camps are taught by
multilingual instructors, some of whom cameoed in the surf movie Blue Crush .
Rainbow Watersports SUP
( 800-470-4964, 372-9304; www.rainbowwatersports.com ; by reservation only) Specializ-
ing in stand up paddleboarding, Rainbow offers lessons along flat-water rivers and at
calm beaches, plus paddling excursions along the North Shore with swimming and
snorkeling breaks.
Sunset Surratt Surf Academy SURFING, SUP
( 783-8657; www.surfnorthshore.com ) Born and raised on the North Shore, 'Uncle Bryan'
has been coaching pro surfers for decades. He and his staff teach all skill levels of surfers
and stand up paddlers. Board rentals available.
North Shore Catamaran CRUISE
( 351-9371; www.sailingcat.com ; Haleʻiwa Boat Harbor, cnr Haleʻiwa Rd & Kamehameha Hwy;
adult/child under 12yr from $60/55) Book ahead for a sunset cruise, summer snorkeling trip
or winter whale-watching tour aboard a catamaran sailboat.
Tours