At YWAM Maui, we believe that the surf community is ready for the gospel! Whether you're an experienced surfer, or just getting started, we believe that God can use you to bring the good news to the lost and broken in the surf community! We offer two tracks: The Beginner's Surf Track, and the Experienced Surf Track.
The Beginner's Surf Track is specifically geared for people who have a heart for surfers, but don't yet have the confidence or skills to regularly catch waves. You'll still be receiving training and surfing as much as the Experienced Track, but will spend more time going to less competitive surf spots.
Offered specifically when the waves are bigger in Maui, the Experienced Track is meant for surfers who are familiar with surfing (and the etiquette), and are comfortable in the water. Surfers can expect to reguarly go out in head-high conditions
Application Fee: $75.00 USD
Lecture Phase: $4090.00 USD
Outreach Phase: $3200.00 USD
+ Flights & Visas
Experienced Track:
Winter 2025: January 4th - June 13th
Beginner's Track:
Winter 2025: January 4th - June 13thFall 2025: September 13th - February 27th
Lecture Phase: 12 weeks
Outreach Phase: 10-12 weeks
DTS Program Total: 22-24 weeks
At YWAM Maui we focus our outreach locations to South East Asia. For SFMI DTS outreaches, the outreach will also be dependent on the opportunities for surf ministry. However, locations can vary for each SFMI depending on several different factors, current events, political climate, etc.
All SFMI Program students must be at least 18 years old or older on the SFMI program start date. Must be an experienced surfer and understand surfing etiquette. Must be willing to have surf ability assessed.
Lectures are centered around the core topics of:
Outreach is designed to put into practice lecture content.
Check out the Surfer's for Mission International promo video created from a previous SFMI outreach phase. If you want to learn more about how the SFMI program work contact us today!