Coaches

Book a video call or a session on the water with an ARE Tahiti coach once you're signed in.

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Leilani Makoa

Speaks English, French

Grew up paddling in Papeete's lagoon. Specialises in steering, downwind runs and getting new paddlers confident in open water.

  • Technique video review 1:1 · online · 30 min
  • Online coaching call · online · 45 min
  • On-water coaching 1:1 · on the water · 60 min
  • Sunrise group clinic · on the water · 90 min

Manu Kealoha

Speaks English, Japanese

Head coach at ARE Tahiti. Twenty years of V1 and V6 racing, including eight Molokaʻi crossings. Loves fixing a catch in one session.

  • Technique video review 1:1 · online · 30 min
  • Online coaching call · online · 45 min
  • On-water coaching 1:1 · on the water · 60 min
  • Sunrise group clinic · on the water · 90 min

Tavita Rua

Speaks English, French

Crew coach and former V6 stroke. Timing, changes and race starts. Coaches the junior program.

  • Technique video review 1:1 · online · 30 min
  • Online coaching call · online · 45 min
  • On-water coaching 1:1 · on the water · 60 min
  • Sunrise group clinic · on the water · 90 min