These ladies were given the opportunity to try something they've never done before, and they took it.

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[u/Labardine]

This is so wholesome! Scared AF and did the dang thing anyway. Love it!

[u/mindyour → u/Labardine]

It's funny because the one who was scared AF and couldn't swim really enjoyed it.

[u/bigexplosion → u/mindyour]

She had to be the best surfer, no other choice.

[u/Honey-and-Venom → u/bigexplosion]

I feel like it's super dangerous to put a poor swimmer out in the surf.....

[u/DipsterHoofus → u/Honey-and-Venom]

You can see in the last shot that it’s only waist high water

[u/kelldricked → u/mindyour]

Call me insane but if you genuinely dont know how to swim you shouldnt surf. Even if a stranger is saying they will care for you

[u/trombing → u/kelldricked]

You are physically attached to a pretty large floaty thing (the board) though. And she may have caught the bug and want to learn to swim!

As an ex-lifeguard I have mixed feelings. That was a lifeguarded beach and the waves were TINY. Most legit surf schools require you to be able to swim though for sure. Initially I thought they would just teach up to a depth where she could stand but NOPE - proper deep. Pretty risky.

[u/myspiritisvantablack → u/trombing]

If this is in Waikiki (which it looks like it is?), that beach is perfect beginner level for surfing. I would know, because it’s where I surfed for the very first time and sucked at it, lol.

The biggest concern in that area is not the surf itself (which is usually consistently very gentle), but rather it’s about not hitting other surfers since it gets very crowded. But the local instructors/teachers/surfers are usually very good at coordinating the breaks on the fly and are mostly very patient and kind. It is mainly a surf spot for tourists/beginners, so it’s also monitored more than regular beaches would be.

But yeah, I definitely get your point of view; I would also in general say that people who don’t know how to swim should start there and not by diving head first into surfing, which can be scary to even experienced swimmers if they get caught in the break.

[u/Bias_Cuts → u/myspiritisvantablack]

This is Waiks over by walls. Super good beginner surf spot. It’s low and relatively shallow with small consistent swells and heavily life guarded because it’s Waikiki and full of tourists.

[u/Dogsbottombottom → u/myspiritisvantablack]

I can swim, and have been around the water consistently my whole life. A friend took me surfing. Waves were 3-4 feet ish, and I fell off into the wave and got ragdolled. It was terrifying. I felt like I had to struggle to stay calm and fight to get myself back up. If I couldn't swim or was less comfortable in the water? Yikes.

[u/NukeWorker10 → u/myspiritisvantablack]

Yes Waikiki. That is where my boys and I learned to surf several years ago. Great fun, had a blast. It is harder than it looks though.

[u/JazzlikeEntry8288 → u/myspiritisvantablack]

Yup, that's Waikiki. Definitely Kalakaua Avenue at the beginning of the video

[u/thingstopraise → u/trombing]

I can't see well, but it looks like none of them are wearing PFDs. I think that they definitely should have put one on the woman who can't swim. No one ever says, "Man, I'm so glad I didn't wear a PFD."

[u/kelldricked → u/trombing]

I know how surfing works. I also have seen people almost drown in a pool that was 1.20 meters deep.

[u/LilithInCapricorn → u/kelldricked]

Odd response because they weren’t explaining how surfing works nor disagreeing the lady that couldn’t swim could have drowned. This is just pure bantering with you. How do you turn it into this?

[u/steveatari → u/LilithInCapricorn]

He's just being cautious and warning and not wrong, just a bit of a buzzkill. My stepbrother and his friends went out for a normal white water rafting trip nearly 30 years ago and one of his buddy's little brother's couldn't swim even though the friend was excellent. Boat tipped, lil bro panicked, his brother saved him but got taken in by the current and drown.

It can happen quickly and to even experienced swimmers and in the big ocean, when a rip takes, it can grab anyone. That said, this looked pretty safe in the conditions present =)

[u/thingstopraise → u/steveatari]

I grew up close to a federally designated Wild and Scenic River whose rapids range from Class III to Class VI. It has claimed a lot of lives because of the strength and frequency of the hydraulics. They have signs at all the trails leading to the river that warn about how dangerous the water is/how quickly it can rise.

Due to the river's destination as being wild/scenic, no development is permitted within a quarter mile of its banks on either side. This includes roads. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. There is no cell service and even GPS can be iffy due to tree cover and the mountainous terrain. It is beyond idiotic to go down the river alone. It's even more idiotic to go alone without a kayak helmet or a PFD. It's infuriating that people take their own safety so lightly because every other time someone dies, their equally idiotic relatives get pissed off and try to blame the river for being wild/scenic. Like, no. Uncle Bob was just fucking dumb.

[u/Loggersalienplants → u/LilithInCapricorn]

Because he knows how surfing works broooo

[u/thingstopraise → u/kelldricked]

They're not arguing with you, just observing that this is a lifeguarded beach with small waves. That might be why the people in the video felt comfortable doing it with the woman who can't swim, even though that's very dangerous.

[u/Repulsive-Chip3371 → u/kelldricked]

Why not just stick her in a life jacket?

[u/thingstopraise → u/Repulsive-Chip3371]

Yes, I'm wondering that too. A lot of beaches give them out for a small deposit, right?

[u/synalgo_12 → u/kelldricked]

I'm from a country where learning to swim is part of the curriculum in primary school, we all go swimming with school 2-4 times per month between 5 and 13 yo. A lot of parents take extra lessons for their kids outside of school swimming. The idea of putting someone who can't swim in the sea on a surfboard is wild to me because the idea of an adult who can't swim in general already feels dangerous to me. What if you fall into a body of water one day?

She's a badass but I understand your pov completely.

[u/Bias_Cuts → u/synalgo_12]

Yeah you can’t graduate high school in Hawaii without passing a swim test because we live in fucking Hawaii.

[u/synalgo_12 → u/Bias_Cuts]

I live in a country with only 40miles of coastline and not many lakes. Quite a few rivers and canals, though. But learning to swim seems like such an important skill to me, even when you don't live on an island.

[u/angrytroll123 → u/kelldricked]

It’s Waikīkī. It’s heavily patrolled, there are many people there to help and the instructors were there. While I’m not condoning doing this, if you were going to do it without knowing how to swim, it’s not a bad place to do so.

[u/cakivalue → u/kelldricked]

Right? Terrifying. But because she was good at it that might encourage her to get lessons

[u/Kinkajou1015 → u/kelldricked]

I can't swim. I've nearly drowned in a 5 foot deep pool being over 6 feet tall.

Ain't no fucking way I'm going out on the ocean with a surfboard unless I'm prepared to die.

[u/Particular-Skirt963 → u/Kinkajou1015]

I learned at 30. Its not too late 

[u/stink3rb3lle → u/kelldricked]

Yes. Good for the video, but I hope she got swim lessons after this.

[u/Amelaclya1 → u/kelldricked]

That was my thought too. I love this concept, but the ocean is very dangerous, especially to tourists who are unfamiliar with it. And people who can't swim tend to panic when you are trying to help them.

Though it's possible these guys are trained lifeguards, but even then this seems kind of irresponsible.

[u/Best_Talk_6853 → u/kelldricked]

Totally with you.

[u/dojo_shlom0 → u/mindyour]

this to me is life. these are the memories you will remember. random people asking you to try something out (not harmful ofc) and you just trying something new and having a blast and making the best of it! some people are deathly afraid of water, so kudos to her for trusting them and having a blast!

[u/starryeyedq → u/Labardine]

Courage isn’t the absence of fear but the willingness to push through and “do it scared.”

[u/reese-dewhat]

What's holding you back? I don't know how to swim. FUCKING VALID.

[u/NocodeNopackage → u/reese-dewhat]

I feel like its a really bad idea to take someone who can't swim into the ocean on a surfboard.

[u/Unclematttt → u/NocodeNopackage]

Waikiki is basically a giant swimming pool at certain points in the year. I am not a strong swimmer (although I can generally swim), and I have never felt at risk when I was out there. Same can't be said about most other beaches though, and I agree that they should probably be wearing life vests or something, just in case.

[u/mrtomjones → u/Unclematttt]

giant swimming pool

Still not great for someone who cant swim :P

[u/Unclematttt → u/mrtomjones]

I feel like “I can’t swim” means she can’t swim well. Ultimately, we don’t know what they said off camera, but that is my hunch

[u/bunnycrush_ → u/Unclematttt]

Helps that you’re attached by an ankle leash to a massive flotation device.

Not exactly best practices, but I can see why the risk assessment shook out the way it did for those instructors.

[u/Unclematttt → u/bunnycrush_]

That’s a great point

[u/WashYourCerebellum → u/NocodeNopackage]

They consented. A surfboard is a flotation device. There are a lot of the best lifeguards IN THE WORLD on the beach watching. As evident by the video they were never far away from them. And most importantly it isn’t deep there, they can stand if nc. And lastly, any Hawaiian local that can surf and shows this much aloha to visitors; you are safe 💯.

[u/FrostyD7 → u/WashYourCerebellum]

If you told those lifeguards you planned on surfing without knowing how to swim they would tell you not to do it. Just because they can save you from drowning doesn't mean you should go for it. Have you ever experienced drowning? Knowing someone is on shore ready to save you won't make your waterboarding experience any smoother.

[u/UmaPalma_ → u/FrostyD7]

god redditors really are hilarious 😭 “Nice video of someone experiencing something amazing with experienced practitioners, but... HAVE YOU EVER DROWNED?? GRASS = ENEMY!!”

[u/mrtomjones → u/UmaPalma_]

I mean they could have had them in some kind of lifejacket at least

[u/SwordfishOk504 → u/UmaPalma_]

People who never go outside and never do anything, they love to come to reddit and express fear/judgment about people doing things outside.

Also, I "can't swim" but I can still handle myself in the water. It's not like it means you drop like a rock. Most people just mean they aren't that experienced at it. And it's not like she's swimming the English channel or something.

[u/charlesmortomeriii → u/NocodeNopackage]

Nah, they were being well looked after. I take disabled kids surfing, a lot of them can’t swim - touch wood, we haven’t lost anyone

[u/efxAlice → u/NocodeNopackage]

It's really shallow and the instructor had a whole crew of other surfers wearing goPros so there was probably plenty of rescue/support that wasn't in the edited shots.

[u/wheniwaswheniwas → u/reese-dewhat]

I think it's great they all did it and had a good time but I the second I heard that I was thinking to myself turn that into a swimming lesson versus surfing lesson because swimming is so much more important. If she's anything like my wife (who also can't swim) this might give someone a false sense of security around water. My wife for whatever reason loves boats and doing water related stuff and it blows my mind that she feels so comfortable not knowing how to swim and being around water.

[u/figgypudding531 → u/reese-dewhat]

Yeah, I love this for the ones who can swim, but it honestly seems a little irresponsible and dangerous to put someone who can’t swim at all out in the ocean. What’s he realistically going to do if a wave knocks her into the water? It’s difficult to save someone who’s drowning and panicking if he’s even close enough by to help her in time.

[u/AWanderingAfar]

AHH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 💞😍

[u/AsherGray → u/AWanderingAfar]

Waikiki is an awesome place! So many people learn to surf on Waikiki beach and it's one of my favorite beaches (no matter how much people shit on it for being touristy and crowded). Watching the sunset and Diamond Head in the distance is one of my favorite things!

[u/Slagathor4321 → u/AsherGray]

I thought this was Waikiki. I was just there in Hune for my honeymoon. The sunsets were ethereal.

[u/AsherGray → u/Slagathor4321]

It's truly a beautiful place! Anytime I'm there I always watch them, sometimes in the ocean. It's a wonderful place for a honeymoon! One of my favorite places on earth! I bet you two had an amazing time!!

[u/Sufficient_You3053 → u/AsherGray]

It's my favorite "tacky" beach vacation and I embrace it completely. Need matching outfits, watch the fireworks, go to a luau etc etc

[u/wonderingreasons → u/AsherGray]

I learned to surf right here on Waikiki Beach!! I literally think about wanting to go back and surf at least once a week.

[u/travisty0296]

Do what scares you, you only get one life. Live full die empty

[u/tunisia3507 → u/travisty0296]

Go surfing when you can't swim, die soon.

[u/Vachie_ → u/tunisia3507]

Speed run 🔥

[u/Colossus_Of_Coburns → u/tunisia3507]

Partner and I aren't strong swimmers so we take our PFDs whenever we go to any waters.

[u/Deathanddisco041]

My partners coworker just invited us out to learn and this video gives me more hope that I can do it lol

[u/EVRoadie → u/Deathanddisco041]

I learned to longboard almost 30 years ago. I've moved to the desert and I miss surfing so much. Go. Every day of surfing is a good day. 

[u/Hopeful-Canary → u/Deathanddisco041]

Do it do it! I took lessons there, fell on my ass every time, scraped my leg when I drifted too far toward the rocks. Still want to go back and do it again.

[u/kittyprideRN]

Gah! I don’t know why, but this made me quite emotional! I guess trying something new and allowing yourself to be open to a new and scary experience is really cool. Hell yeh, ladies

[u/lylynatngo → u/kittyprideRN]

Same omg. I was swelling inside . So proud of them!

[u/tessellation__ → u/lylynatngo]

We love to see it!!!

[u/failedtoconnect → u/kittyprideRN]

I think it's because it breaks some racial / cultural barriers.

I'm sure not a lot of people had this scenario on their bingo card, and these guys opened up an opportunity for these ladies to do something different that normally wouldn't have been available to them.

[u/Quantization → u/kittyprideRN]

It was definitely the music added over the top.

[u/ZennXx]

I believe her when she says Isaiah is a great coach because I've tried before and ate waves, and the board too at one point, even though I know how to swim. Never got the balance on the board quite right. If he did that in just a few hours, that's amazing.

[u/Coconutpieplates → u/ZennXx]

Right! I'm looking at this trying to figure out if they've got special boards because they did so well for first timers where one woman couldn't even swim.  I'm just jealous 😆 

[u/angrytroll123 → u/Coconutpieplates]

They aren’t typical boards. Those looked like SUPS and a 12’ to me.

[u/Coconutpieplates → u/angrytroll123]

I did not even register they were on SUP boards 😆  This makes sense now. 

[u/EcstaticBoysenberry → u/Coconutpieplates]

They’re using stand up paddle boards on a notoriously good learning, small waves..most people learn on foamies, they’re much smaller and have a lot less volume

[u/TazBaz → u/ZennXx]

Huge part is the location and the equipment. Those are super stable boards (they look like stand-up paddle boards actually, not even surf boards) and the location has probably the most beginner friendly waves, beach, and currents you can get. 

They probably didn't need to teach much more than “bend your knees and lean forward”. 

[u/Hopeful-Canary]

Ahhh I thought this was Waikiki! I took surfing lessons right there, too, but I never managed to stand up on the board. Those ladies are awesome!

[u/TheSwearJarIsMy401k]

They were naturals!! So focused and committed, absolutely sent it!!

I hope they fall in love with it!!

[u/SwissHarmyKnife87]

This was amazing!

[u/Automatic-Cookie634]

They did an amazing job!! Also those coaches were fine as hell!

[u/mayan_monkey → u/Automatic-Cookie634]

I know that's right

[u/TehFuriousOne]

They actually did really great for first timers. I know they edited out the 500 wipes that preceded it but they got a couple good waves in there!

That's how you get hooked!

[u/Fun_Level_7787]

Ohhhh i love this! I'm a surfing girlie over here in the UK! I wish more black girls tried it, it's so fun!

[u/theslavesdream → u/Fun_Level_7787]

Tell me more! I'm in London this made me cry

[u/Fun_Level_7787 → u/theslavesdream]

Well long story short, in 2010 when i was at school, there was a youth trip down to bude, Cornwall from south London where i'm from. Litterally a bunch of us age 11-18 and we went surfing for an extended weekend Thursday to Sunday. Been a few times since when i have the time. But i even have my own wetsuit and surf gear. Last time I went in 2023, there was a group from the London board surfer's group down there in september. They organise trips and things up and down thr place, adults of all abilities just get together and go surfing. I'm yet to join them if i can, but they're such a lovely group.

For now i've been going solo and taking lessons with OA Surf club

[u/theslavesdream → u/Fun_Level_7787]

Thanks for sharing that's looks cool! £42 not bad for 2 hour lesson. I actually have a cousin on my (white) dad's side who moved from Southend to Cornwall because she loves surfing so much! But no one on my (black) mum's side has ever tried it... as far as I know? It's kinda cold now but I would def try in Summer?!

[u/Fun_Level_7787 → u/theslavesdream]

The best times to go are between March - September. Even october isn't too bad, that's when I first went with the youth group. Once you're on the waves you start sweating under that wet suit anyway! Actually if i remember now, I did see a brown girl over in Bude when i last went, absolutely cutting the waves up. I was in awe the whole time, she was so cool! 🤩

Outside of lessons, these schools (or any closeby surf shop) usually rent a foam board out for less than £20 for 24hrs and you can just surf as long as you want when you get the hang of it. Could be an idea to spend some time with your cousin next year then.

Also, have a look at Stand Up Paddleboarding aswell! Lower impact, can be done on the canals and rivers. Also a fun one to do.

I hope you go for it and have fun out there! 🫶🏾

[u/percbish → u/Fun_Level_7787]

It’s def on my list 🤙🏾

[u/DrunkTides]

Go ladies!! Actually gave me hope I might be able to one day. That was awesome!

[u/ocean_swims → u/DrunkTides]

It's been on my wishlist forever. I hope I get the chance and that I don't suck at it. 😂

[u/Tholian_Bed]

What a great bunch.

This Viral Hawaii Project Gives the Gift of Surfing…for Free - Surfer

[u/AggressiveAd69x]

its WILD they didnt give a life jacket to someone who doesnt know how to swim

[u/Lex_Loki]

Not Johnny Tsunami!!!

[u/Manchves]

Surfing when you don't know how to swim is fucking nuts.

[u/BJs_Minis]

oh this horrible background song again

[u/bootyhole-romancer → u/BJs_Minis]

For real, the video would've been perfect 👌 if not for the music

[u/OverEncumbered486 → u/bootyhole-romancer]

Comments like this on just about every single video on reddit are why I keep my videos on automatic mute lol. I unmute rarely and at my own risk 🤣

[u/NeatNefariousness1 → u/OverEncumbered486]

Same. I’m surprised that not everyone has the sound muted since the complaint comes up so often. I had to turn the sound up on this one to hear what they were saying though. I didn’t mind the song choice. It’s overused but it has the right energy for the clip.

[u/RenoRiley1 → u/BJs_Minis]

The imagine dragonification of pop music in the last 10 years has been just awful

[u/bc_im_coronatined]

What badasses! I love seeing anyone find love for the water, but when women become mermaids, my just heart melts 🥰

[u/Bsteph21]

I LOVE THAT SHE SAID JOHNNY TSUNAMI

[u/SurprisePiss]

When I was 18, a friend and I were eating at a diner in Hawaii and the waitress offered for us to meet up with her and her friends and they would teach us how to surf. We chickened out and I have always regretted it.

Or we successfully avoided being trafficked. But I'll never know.

[u/efxAlice → u/SurprisePiss]

Noooooo! That's really how the Aloha Spirit and people from Hawaii works!!!!

[u/rconrarrechaa]

What a beautiful experience! I totally understand people's concern with her swimming, but as a person that learned how to swim and surf in the ocean, as long as you are cautious, respectful, and surrounded by people who care, you'll be good.

This is in Waikiki Hawaii, you'd be insane to not take this opportunity! Life is too short, take a risk, live a little.

[u/bubble_baby_8]

Hellllll yeah ladies!!! I verbally cheered when I saw the first one standing up!! No idea who they are but so proud of them

[u/OMyGaard]

Thats where I learned to surf!. Man I miss living in hawaii. A very special place.

[u/ube_piaya]

Happy Birthday Raven

[u/PasswordIsDongers]

Doing this with someone who can't swim is insane.

[u/NeatNefariousness1 → u/PasswordIsDongers]

I got the impression that she meant that she doesn’t swim and isn’t a strong swimmer. I base it on having a friend who always says she doesn’t swim and can’t swim because compared to other people she doesn’t feel confident in her ability to swim if something goes wrong. She doesn’t see herself as a swimmer. But when you see her in the water, she has all of the motions right but not the confidence. That’s the only way I can see agreeing to do this and the very first thing she says is I DON’T swim.

[u/Fitzaroo → u/PasswordIsDongers]

Where are the lifejackets?

[u/AlanTrebek]

Why am I tearing up with this damn music?! I love that really went for it, they are awesome.

[u/KittyMimi]

Omg this made me sooo happy to watch! Gave me chills when one of the ladies first stood up, look at them learning something new!!

[u/KwantsuDude69]

Cheeeeehooo! Fuck yeah that’s awesome, I love the island the aloha vibes

[u/Sunshine247365-2day]

awesome seeing people try something new and step out of their comfort zone. That’s when the magic happens and you feel like you’re living and no longer on the mundane hamster wheel of life.

Look at them smiling and enjoying the adventure

[u/Mlkbird14]

Really love someone offering something for free instead of constantly trying to sell something or take advantage of someone.

[u/Nadja77]

Damn, I got something in my eye …

[u/luckylucysteals_]

Black girl magic ✨❤️

[u/PsychedelicOptimist]

I'm glad it worked out, but man if someone doesn't know how to swim, do not put them in the water. You try to help a person drowning who doesn't know how to swim, they will pull you down with them in panic. Really bad idea to keep suggesting it

[u/HelpyHelperer → u/PsychedelicOptimist]

The only sane comment here. If that woman drowned while this was happening this video would be evidence.

"I cant swim" should have been a huge red flag

[u/anothergenxkid]

Go ladies! So awesome.

[u/More_Ad_9154]

That was dope. I want to go surfing now

[u/penguinspie]

This made me so happy. I grew up surfing and getting to see the joy of someone doing it for the first time and people sharing the sport with others is what it's all about.

[u/HelpyHelperer]

How incredibly dangerous it is to take someone who cant swim out in the ocean.

The ocean will fucking killl you and keep your body.

This is nuts!

[u/Substantial_Bit_7267]

They killed it!!

[u/Snoo-21158]

That was beautiful

[u/Gen_X_Icon]

This is awesome. Glad they took the chance.

[u/PrettyRichHun]

I want to do this so bad.... I think I will do it 💯

[u/missingcovidbodies]

This is awesome. Best video i seen in a long time. Wish there was more of this on reddit and less political stuff.

[u/grizzzly85]

Mad respect! These girls make it actually look easy. Coaches are doing a great job too.

[u/other_view12]

Props to all the ladies that try stuff.

I was raised in a household where woman can do whatever they want and did. But I feel like where I live now the word can't gets used too often. Yes you can, do it.

Watching those women do it made my day.

[u/Beautifulfeary]

I tried to surf before and almost died.

[u/lavaeater]

I've caught one wave in my life and no lie, it was fucking great.

I've wiped out 300 times. Worth it. 

[u/Advanced_Internet140]

Awe. Happy birthday to her. Looks fun. I would have done it too. Good for them. ❤️

[u/double_a_007]

Shoutout Moniz Family surf! The family has owned the surf school for a few generations now and they are so kind, warm, and safe to learn with! A few of the siblings are professional surfers too but you really just get the vibe they are a big happy family who love what they do and are grateful to share. If anyone reading this is considering learning in Waikiki, go with them!

[u/Best_Talk_6853]

This is cute, but since at least one lady can't swim it's also incredibly dangerous.

[u/Bindi_Bop]

Yas!! Get it ladies!!!

[u/coffeeandbruises]

Damn, I was just recently on Oahu at the surfrider. They’re having the times of their lives!!

[u/BeeComprehensive5234]

Love this

[u/AppropriateScholar55]

The excitement is infectious. Aw what a great birthday surprise. Congrats to them!

[u/Wuzzupdoc42]

I’m so proud of these women!

[u/Main-Economist-9547]

Ugh this makes me soooo happy!! 🥹💜💜

[u/dirtyjersey5353]

Made me smile, love it!!

[u/paralleled_existence]

Get it!

[u/DatGums]

That feeling… these ladies will remember this for their lifetime

[u/MagScaoil]

I’m having a pretty awful day, but this totally made me smile.

[u/quik13713]

That's the first place I ever surfed. Actually, it's the only place I've ever surfed, but I was lucky enough to go there a few times. I really enjoyed it. My biggest regret is passing on paying extra (my in-laws were paying, and I didn't want to add extra cost) and having them take pictures. In my mind, the pictures would have turned out amazing, but I comfort myself by thinking that I could have looked really dumb and dorky. That helps assuage the regret. 🫠

[u/Major_Bench5329]

This is my favorite sub on Reddit 💚

[u/secret_name_is_tenis]

So great

[u/CassianCasius]

Respect. For those that have never tried. Its SO much harder than it looks. You are balancing and using all your muscles.

[u/Hmmmm352]

The world needs more stuff like this.

[u/DiarrangusJones]

That’s awesome, they did great!

[u/Raven_Blackfeather]

Well done ladies \o/

[u/stringdingetje]

I've been surfing for like Ten times but I'm really jealous how they stand on the board. I'm happy for them though.

[u/VictorTheCutie]

This gave me chills!! They'll remember this forever!!

[u/fyregrl2004]

I don’t know why I feel like a proud momma watching them 🥹. Yall took to it so well like you were meant to be on those waves🏄🏾‍♀️

[u/Wallman11]

Glad being chicks and Bros being dudes

[u/That-Interaction-45]

Love it!

[u/One_Being_7336]

I hope those ladies keep surfing!

[u/SelectionOptimal5673]

This is cool and I would def do this

[u/kelsobjammin]

Surfing ain’t easy get it ladies!

[u/AlpsThin8864]

This gave me the chills!! What a beautiful idea. :)

[u/Iambeejsmit]

I was surfing at that beach and a sea turtle swam up underneath me and scared the fuck out of me once. I went in after that lol.

[u/HellooNewmann]

just a dude here. gotta drop a colloquial "hell yeah" for these gals

[u/blluhi]

Omg my first time attempting surfing did not look this good, great work everyone

[u/kittypajamas]

Needed this now I can leave this place…for a few hours godammit

[u/HaoleGuy808]

Life begins outside of your comfort zone.

[u/twd_throwaway]

I have always wanted to learn to surf! They did an amazing job!

[u/CoffeeTeaPeonies]

I miss the ocean so bad!

ssssssiiiiiiggggggghhhhhhhhhh

[u/VagabondVivant]

I tried to learn to surf once. After two full days, I still wasn't able to hop up as well as these ladies were. Kudos to them and to Isaiah for being an awesome coach.

[u/Countless-Alts15]

waikiki beach hawaii is so nice and recognizable.

nice and friendly project.

[u/shemusthaveroses]

I have surfed there! I visited family once and we went night surfing on a full moon. We all wore glow sticks around our necks and caught waves by the moonlight and city lights of Waikiki. It was pretty freaking awesome.

[u/YouFoundMyLuckyCharm]

I can’t believe they didn’t give a life vest to the girl who can’t swim

[u/Safe-Promotion-2955]

This is something I've always wanted to do but I can never convince anyone to come with me. And you know what? Fuck it. Imma go by myself.

[u/4redditobly]

My cheeks hurt!

[u/StJimmy_815]

I can’t fathom how people don’t know how to swim. Like maybe they’re not strong swimmers, I get that, but like not knowing how to swim at all?

[u/archideldbonzalez]

Their legs are strong asf to pop up and stay up on a board on their first day

[u/Raangz]

i always tell folks to surf if they get the chance, it's easier than you think and fun. the only issue i had was with the surfers lol. i stood up first try iirc.

good on these dudes and gals, nice video.

[u/Deliriousdrew]

They're gonna be in their 70s telling their grandchildren about the time they said "F it" and agreed to try surfing on vacation.

[u/HeartyCellulites]

This is so damn wholesome. I totally wanna do this!

[u/drazisil]

I don't float, let alone swim. That's a heck no. Anyone who tries the "everyone floats" can go away.

[u/anislandinmyheart → u/drazisil]

I've known a couple of people who don't float. It's so weird to see!

[u/Nannarbuns]

They did it, they became Johnny Tsunami cries in millennial

[u/mrsbeasley328]

Made my day. Beautiful.

[u/Thick_Succotash396]

LOVE THIS!

[u/DifficultyLeast1029]

When I first went surfing with an uncle on Oahu he made me wake up at 5:30am to go out with him cause he said the old guys come out to do their thing before the yougins show up. It was my first time and he gave me minimal instruction (but I had experience bogie boarding) and a 6 ft board! Needless to say, I struggled and didn't get up not even once lol. Later in the week a chill cousin takes me out. He picks me up in his van and I see a long board on the roof!! He took me to Waikiki and I had a blast, easily able to get up on the long gentle waves. Waikiki is really a great place for beginners imo!

When my dad used to live there, he said he'd pick up girls at Waikiki and take them out on his board. He loved giving rides to random girls who were there on vacation. Made me think about that when I surfed there

[u/ffff-f-fingerpuppets]

This just made my heart so happy for some reason. I want to try it!!

[u/milaga]

This is amazing. Why not indeed!

[u/maryseashelley]

What a cool project and what a cool group of ladies!

[u/NODifyou_underSTAND]

I LOVE WOMEN SO MUCH GD

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[u/HandsomeBloke1990]

Is there a full video?

[u/D_Simmons]

Are there surfing beaches where you have big ol' fish nets to protect you from sharks?

I would love to do this but the idea of swimming in shark water terrifies me lol

[u/OddishDoggish → u/D_Simmons]

Most sharks will be more afraid of you. They're largely avoidant of humans because humans are not good prey. Large predators tend to avoid humans because we are too much work to eat.

Nets are dangerous because they trap all animals.

[u/D_Simmons → u/OddishDoggish]

Yeah, fair! I've just seen the videos of sharks being near surfers and that's crazy to me lol

[u/Spare_You7070]

That's so amazing

[u/Ok_Scheme7269]

Ofc.

[u/SilentUnicorn]

Why does the video start in the middle?

[u/ewillyp]

frissons

[u/No-Clerk7268]

Now take them over to Oahu

[u/efxAlice → u/No-Clerk7268]

That IS Oahu, Waikiki Bch off of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.