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