11-07-2013, 06:18 AM
May sound stupid but try a few things first to acclimate her to the ocean. Try snorkeling for an hour to build her confidence, Then free swim an ocean area with small waves body surfing is great. Then let her challenge a boogie board for a lesson for paddling and floating. Then on a nice morning take her to honolii or poihiki to try and stand. The more she understands the ocean water the less fear she will have. Have FUN.