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From the Rainbow Watersports Ohana

30 posts from over a decade on the water.

Turtle Talk: Green Hawaiian Sea TurtlesMar 2024

The Anahulu river is the home of the green Hawaiian sea turtles. They are not called green for their outer looks, but for their green inside

What Should I Wear Stand Up Paddle Boarding?Feb 2024

Wear what makes you feel most comfortable in the ocean. Swimsuits or board shorts are great! We recommend wearing a rash guard or water shir

What Wildlife Should I Expect on the Anahulu River?Nov 2023

Nestled on the North Shore of Oahu, the Anahulu River stands as a haven for an incredible array of wildlife, offering a unique blend of fres

What Are You Doing This Weekend?Apr 2016

Join us in Haleiwa for fun, sun and good times!!!

Need Ideas for a Spontaneous Adventure?Feb 2016

We’ve got a great day planned for you! Find us in Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore, parked right on the beach. We’ll take you stand up paddlebo

What Is Better Than a Day at the Beach?Feb 2016

A day at the beach and on the water loving life on a paddle board in Hawaii. Come out to Haleiwa in the North Shore and you won’t be able to

New Year, New AdventuresJan 2016

There are many hidden gems on the North Shore of Oahu, come paddle with us and we’ll be sure to give you the inside scoops!

Want More Adventures? Take a HikeJan 2015

Ever wondered what to do after having the Most Fun on Oahu with your instructors on Rainbow Watersports Stand Up Paddleboars? Well since we

Christmas in HawaiiDec 2014

Happy Holidays!! It is the time to be thankful, to remember our loved ones, to sing carols, and to most importantly… GIVE! And sometimes we

Surf Competition Right in Our BackyardNov 2014

As we were paddling along the Haleiwa Bay, we heard shouts and yells coming from behind the boat harbor wall! It intensified as we came clos

What Do Paddleboarders Do When There Is Big Surf?Nov 2014

North Shore is know around the world as the place to be during Winter Season, or otherwise declared “Big Wave” Season by locals and surfers

Paddleboarding While the Sun Is SettingNov 2014

Here in Hawaii we sometimes take the breathtaking Sunsets for granted! The sky turns into an array of colors including the brightest purples

New Beautifully Painted Rainbow VanOct 2014

Aloha All!

Paddling With DolphinsJul 2014

Dolphins are frequent where we paddle during the months of July and August on the North Shore of Oahu.

Get Some North Shore Style Stand Up Paddle HatsJul 2014

Our New Hats our flying out of our Rainbow Van on to people’s heads faster than you can say “SUP?!” Our favorite rainbow-colored logo’d hats

New Head Instructors Tina and MariahJun 2014

Let’s welcome Tina and Mariah as the newest Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructors! They have been trained by Rainbow Watersports Instructor, Jodi

Come Work Out on the WaterJun 2014

How about having some fun in the sun while putting your muscles into high gear for a rewarding 1 hour workout!!

Need a Quick Map of the North Shore of Oahu?Apr 2014

It’s easy to get to the North Shore of Oahu, and here’s a quick map of the North Shore . Just cruise up Route 99 through the pineapple fiel

Best Things to Do on the North Shore of Oahu in the SummerApr 2014

The North Shore of Oahu in the summer is the best! The ocean is smooth and calm, the sun sets over the ocean in the evening, and the slow pa

Open Group Stand Up Paddle Lessons Now AvailableJan 2013

Rainbow Watersports is known for its personalized customer service: “We paddle when You want to go” “Your lesson is customized for your ne

Stand Up Paddle Lessons in Haleiwa Are the BestJan 2013

Haleiwa truly is the best place on the island to learn to stand up paddle. It’s beautiful and uncrowded; the water is clean; and where we te

Battle of the Paddle TrainingJan 2013

Stand up paddle race season is coming up, and we are so excited!

Stand Up Paddle Hats Now AvailableJan 2013

For years our paddlers have been asking for some sort of cool way to show off their paddling experience with Rainbow Watersports, and now it

Stand Up Paddle World Tour Is Back AgainJan 2013

Always a sight to see, the Stand Up Paddle World Tour graced our shores for its 4th year. It is awesome to see where this sport is going, a

Stand Up Paddling Fin-LessJan 2013

It’s summertime, time to take the family on the road on the mainland! We have cruised through some beautiful countryside, and most significa

Keepin' It CleanJan 2013

The Anahulu Stream is a good, all American stream. Kids jumping off the bridge or swinging off rope swings or just swimming around remind y

Rainbow Watersports Has a New LookJan 2013

We are SO EXCITED about Rainbow Watersports’ new look — most especially, our new logo!

Stand Up Paddlers Graced by RainbowsJan 2013

The other day I was skating back from the bay when I was struck by a Nature Euphoria — something that happens more often on Hawaii than perh

Stand Up Paddlers Spreading Christmas CheerJan 2013

We LOVE the holidays — especially being able to celebrate it in beautiful Haleiwa where the air and water are warm and everyone seems even m

Welcoming the Newest Member of the Rainbow Watersports OhanaJan 2013

Kalani Soul joined our ohana earlier this month!