THE PLACE TO GET HOOKED
Into windsurfing & foiling
THE LAUNCH PAD
Stoked to share the fun
Welcome to The Launch Pad Windsurf & Foil Academy. I started windsurfing here on Georgian Bay in 1980 and simply love teaching people. I've windsurfed all around the world and the clean water in Key Harbour is still my favourite. And with Wing Foiling growing in popularity, I’m excited to be teaching that too! Come join us for a lesson on gear perfectly set up for you and discover the best way to explore the 30,000 islands.
WINDSURF LESSONS
Private or Group fun. Most lessons start with 15 minutes of theory and 15 minutes on the simulator. Then 30 minutes on the water and you will likely be windsurfing with a smile on your face!
EXCELLENT DUOTONE EQUIPMENT
One of the keys to a successful windsurf session is to be be on the right gear. From lightweight beginner to heavyweight advanced windsurfers we have the right stuff for the conditions. Excited to now offer the innovative iRIG too! Thanks to our partners Duotone, Northline Sports & WeCANFoil
YOUNGEST STUDENT
Tiia age 11
THANK YOU CARD
From a group of 4 students
OLDEST STUDENT
Betsy age 73
PRICING
$125 for a 2 hour session
contact us for full details
(Limited availability remaining this fall....)
Here is the catch: You only pay if you had fun. And while I'm growing the Launch Pad I will donate any revenue to the Toronto Windsurf Club "youth windsurf" program.
NEW FOR 2024!
NEWS FOR 2023
MOBILE LESSONS
As one of just a few registered windsurfing instructors in Ontario, we can also bring lessons to you or at our 2nd location in Collingwood. Contact us for details.
NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE LPWA
Excited to have added a Fanatic Viper HD and another Viper 80 to the fleet. And a Duotone Slick 7m and Unit 4m. Thanks @Northline Sports and @Duotone
FOILING LESSONS
If you are new to foiling, it is easiest to learn behind a boat with a driver who can maintain a constant speed. Read more here.
NEWS FOR 2021 & 2022
GET IN TOUCH
We are located on a water access only island in the northeast corner of Georgian Bay,
(or by luck or happenstance in Collingwood) by appointment. Limited availability Fall 2024
Please use this form, email or call 705-383-2819 for any questions, comments or to book a lesson. We look forward to hearing from you.
Mailing address: 2383 Key River (WA), Britt, ON P0G1A0
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