Launchpad lessons for James and Sean
James treated friend Sean to a Wing lesson at the Launch Pad. They got good at windsurfing first. Then wing handling. And James got foiling!
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- Aug 9
- 3 min
Adam and Kim’s excellent adventure
Adam and Kim brought grandparents to watch their son. They made the most of their time on the water at the Launch Pad learning to wing.
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The Launch Pad
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Dana gets going again!
Dana came back for another lesson this year. He's getting so good I actually convinced him to try a bigger sail. I got out foiling too!
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The Launch Pad
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Teaching the Peat Fire Researcher
Professor Mike Waddington gave a presentation about the effects of the Parry Sound 33 fire. Then he got a windsurf refresher course!
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The Launch Pad
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Teaching another 33 happy campers!
Len and I had a great time teaching again at Camp Couchiching. Even more campers this year!
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The Launch Pad
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Visit to Windsure in Vancouver
I had a quick visit to Canada's biggest windsurfing school in Vancouver. Windsure has been teaching for 45 years!
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The Launch Pad
- May 28
- 2 min
Helping Teach the Sail Canada Foiling Course
I took the Sail Canada foil instructor course in Halifax. I enjoyed helping teach the wing foiling part!
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The Launch Pad
- May 26
- 6 min
WeCANFoil in Halifax
Helping WeCANFoil give wingfoiling demonstrations at the Halifax pier was rewarding. Being part of the Sail GP Event warm up was exciting.
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The Launch Pad
- May 22
- 2 min
First lesson with the BBtalkin headsets
First lesson teaching with the new BBtalkin headsets. It is so great to be able to communicate with my student on the water.
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The Launch Pad
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Duotone iRIG review - great introduction!
My first time teaching using the Duotone iRIG was a great success. It is a light, safe and easy beginner windsurfing rig.
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The Launch Pad
- Apr 18
- 1 min
New BBTalking headsets for the LPW&FA
After seeing how well they work, I invested in some BBtalkin headsets. I have them set up and tested. Looking forward to using them soon.
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The Launch Pad
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Helping teach an ABK wingfoil clinic
I was honoured to be a guest instructor at Andy Brandt‘s ABK wingfoil clinic in Hatteras. Lots of tips and fun!
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The Launch Pad
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Winter wing training completed!
This winter I had more opportunities to go winging than I expected. On ice with skis and skates or out on Georgian Bay, it was all good!
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The Launch Pad
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Bonaire training week - new coaching skills unlocked
I managed to arrange a coaching lesson with respected windsport guru Charles Dasher. His tips will help my students!
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The Launch Pad
- Mar 26
- 1 min
Is e-Foiling the best way to teach Wing Foiling?
My second time e-Foiling keeps me interested in using it to teach aspiring wing foilers. Certainly the 2 way helmets helped my session!
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The Launch Pad
- Oct 29, 2023
- 1 min
Donation for a great cause
I've been passionate about the Georgian Bay Land trust for over 30 years. What a great way to protect Georgian Bay where I love to pursue...
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The Launch Pad
- Oct 5, 2023
- 1 min
Teaching a Movie Star
Liz (the other Liz Taylor movie star) had her land lesson yesterday. Her on the water lesson was a success too.
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The Launch Pad
- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
Teaching in a t-shirt one more time in October!
I was excited that Jen was interested in trying wing foiling again. While the wind had dropped off from my epic Dead Island...
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The Launch Pad
- Oct 2, 2023
- 2 min
Another shorts and t-shirt lesson in October
Bobby wanted to try windsurfing next year. Instead we did it in shorts in October! He’s a snowboarder and didn’t fall in!
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The Launch Pad
- Oct 1, 2023
- 2 min
Teaching in shorts in October!
"Hey Carl, how late in the season do you teach?" Well since the Launch Pad is so new, I didn't really have an answer. "As late as...
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