HawaiianKiteboards

Personal Kite Coaching and Photography in Maui, Hawaii

Hawaiian Kiteboards is owned and operated by Reinhard Elischka. Born in Austria, Reinhard toured the world competing in windsurf speed sailing, and held numerous national and state titles. Thirty some years ago, he landed in Maui to compete, and decided to call it home.

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About Reinhard Elischka

Because of Reinhard's in-depth knowledge of windsurfing, he was recruited on the Research & Development teams of Gaastra, Naish, Ezzy, and Jimmy Lewis. In 1999, Reinhard hit his plateau in windsurfing and sought out the thrills of the new and exciting water sport in Maui: kitesurfing.

As a pioneer of the sport on Maui, he was featured in one of the first kiteboarding videos, "Boost", now a classic. During the evolution of kitesurfing, Reinhard has flown virtually every type of kite and ridden almost every kind of board. Including his unique line of boards.

Welcome to Maui

Welcome to Maui, where every wave tells a story and the wind whispers ancient secrets. As you explore our beautiful island, we invite you to respectfully immerse yourself in its magic. This video captures the spirit of aloha and the thrill of surfing in paradise.

A legendary surfer and royal aliʻi, Keleanohoanaʻapiʻapi (Princess Kelea) defied tides and traditions—choosing the ocean’s call over a throne. 🌊👑 Her story is Maui’s heartbeat: grace on the waves, courage in her soul.

🏄‍♀️ Swipe to feel her welcome!
🤙 Eō, warriors of the surf!