THE PLACE TO GET HOOKED

Name: The Launch Pad Windsurf & Foil Academy
Address: Killarney, ON, P0G 1J0, CA
Telephone: 705-383-2819

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.

More About

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 sponsors Duotone and Northline Sports

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

(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!

BBtalkin HEADSETS

This winter I got Wingfoil coaching advice from two of the best in the world. ABK gave awesome jibing advice. Charles Dasher got me convinced about bluetooth headsets. My students are loving being in constant contact!

April 2024

Launch Pad Blog...

LICENSED TO TEACH WINGFOILING!

In addition to certifications from Sail Canada for windsurf instruction, I am now one of only a few instructors certified to teach foiling in Ontario. I also recently received my WIPA certificate for the US.

July 2024

Sail Canada Instructors

WeCanFoil
DEMO CENTRE

I volunteed at the Halifax Sail GP event and at Foil Kingston. As a result, WeCanFoil offered the LPWA a Severne/Starboard Windfoil and 2 sets of North Wingfoil Demo gear. Come and try it!

August 2024

WeCanFoil

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

WINTER WINGING

This winter I started wind wing skiing. It is the easiest way to learn how to comfortably use the wing!

February 2021

WEATHER STATION NOW ON IWINDSURF

We have added a Tempest Weather Station. It has its own link and also shows up on iWindsurf and other weatherflow sites. So helpful for real time updates.

May 2021

Live weather link

WING FOILING IS AMAZING

After wind foiling and winter winging it was easy to get into wing foiling. It opens up a whole new sport. And now we are SURFING the wind swells of Georgian Bay.

August 2021

Wingfoil video

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