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Amazing Foil Life Podcast Blog Post
The Foil Life Podcast interviewed me about the Launch Pad Windsurf & Foil Academy! So fun considering their other amazing guests!

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Nov 30, 20251 min read


Is Windsurfing easier than foiling?
Michael wanted to learn to wingfoil. He called in the morning, drove up and had a lesson on the afternoon!

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Jul 22, 20253 min read


Friends that learn foiling together…
Richard and Greg are longtime friends who want to get better at foiling. I shared lots of tips and a great day with them.

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Jul 22, 20253 min read


Beginner Windsurfer Steve is Awesome
Steve wanted to make sure he took a lesson before using the windsurf board he just bought. He learned very quickly and we had a great day!

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Jul 18, 20253 min read


Richard Can Foil!
Richard got up on the foil his very first time trying wingfoiling!

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Jul 18, 20252 min read


5-year-old Timo’s First Windsurf Lesson
How to get a 5-year-old into windsurfing? Just put the Duotone iRIG on a board…

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Jul 14, 20251 min read


The proposal!
Ayrlea and Andrew came for windsurf lessons. We did a WeCANfoil demo as well.

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Jul 11, 20252 min read


Big Boat Brian and the Launch Pad
Brian came to the Launch Pad on a big boat for foiling lessons. He definitely has a future windsurfing and/or foiling.

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Jul 10, 20255 min read


SeaDoo rescue sled inspired by Kai Lenny
I built a rescue sled for my SeaDoo Spark - inspired by Kai Lenny

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Jul 9, 20251 min read


Wyatt learns to windsurf after work!
Wyatt has worked hard for weeks helping to build the new Launch Pad. On Canada Day he got a windsurf lesson! (Includes construction photos)

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Jul 1, 20252 min read


2025 Opening Day!
Michelle’s first lesson was a success. And Ron is getting addicted to windsurfing. Phillip had an amazing foil run. Great start to 2025!

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


Windsurf recertification at TWC
I had fun earning my windsurf instructor recertification at the Toronto Windsurfing Club.

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May 17, 20253 min read


Getting ready to build a new Launch Pad
We are excited to be building a new Launch Pad in 2025. First we needed to take down the old shed…

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May 1, 20251 min read


Picking up new gear for 2025
We now have the full set of Duotone iRIGs from XS to L.

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Apr 18, 20251 min read


Winging the pond skim
I tried using a wing to help with the end of season pond skim!

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Apr 5, 20252 min read


2025 Ports Guide
The LPW&FA is pleased to be in the 2025 Ports Guide. We are an easy stop on the Small Craft for wind sports adventure.

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Dec 18, 20241 min read


Jen Gets WindFoiling
Jen took advantage of a warm windy October day to try the Alien windfoil board. She got up on foil in both directions!

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Sep 30, 20241 min read


iRIG lesson for Lynn
Lynn was looking for more windsurfing lessons. She found me and we tried the Duotone iRIG that she was interested in trying. It went well!

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Sep 20, 20243 min read


Doug gets back on board!
Doug used to teach windsurfing but hadn't been on a board in quite a while. The iRIG was the perfect way to make sure his sore back felt ok!

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Sep 15, 20242 min read


AWSI 2024
We had a great visit to the American Windsports Industry Trade show in Hood River. Lots of good times and great gear.

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Sep 6, 20244 min read
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