This September, we proudly celebrate a significant milestone in the life of our surf instructor and cousin, KK, aka Kamuela Kawaʻakoa. This guy is always making us laugh and knows how to lighten up the day. It's been one year since KK embraced sobriety, and we couldn't be more inspired by this journey. KK's commitment to personal growth and well-being has not only transformed his own life, but has also positively impacted everyone around him. This year has been filled with ch

At Got'um Surfing, we believe the ocean should be a place where everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of surfing. That’s one of the reasons we’re proud to volunteer for "A Day at the Beach" with AccesSurf and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, a local non-profit program partnership dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy the ocean through adaptive surfing and water activities. The ocean has always had a special way of bringing people toge

At our surf school, surfing is about more than catching waves, it's about building a connection with the ocean and the ʻāina that makes this place so special. Ukumehame has given us countless memorable days in the water and it's our kuleana to give back. This summer, our Got'um Surfing team came together to help restore our coastline by planting native Hawaiian plants at our home break. These plants do more than beautify the shoreline, they help stabilize the soil, reduce ero

At Gotʻum Surfing surf school, some of the most meaningful days in the water are the ones focused on giving back to our community. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting free surf lessons for haumāna (students) of Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina, a West Maui Hawaiian language immersion program. What a solid day of learning, perpetuating our culture, and connection. This has been a part of our Got’um Surfing mission: getting Hawaiian keiki in the ocean. As a Hawaiian, I grew up at

Gotum Surfing Lahaina Surf School Celebrates one year anniversary of business on Maui.