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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 223 min read
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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 223 min read
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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 183 min read
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Richard Can Foil!
Richard got up on the foil his very first time trying wingfoiling!

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Jul 182 min read
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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 141 min read
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The proposal!
Ayrlea and Andrew came for windsurf lessons. We did a WeCANfoil demo as well.

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Jul 112 min read
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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 105 min read
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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 91 min read
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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 12 min read
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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 302 min read
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Windsurf recertification at TWC
I had fun earning my windsurf instructor recertification at the Toronto Windsurfing Club.

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May 173 min read
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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 11 min read
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Picking up new gear for 2025
We now have the full set of Duotone iRIGs from XS to L.

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Apr 181 min read
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Winging the pond skim
I tried using a wing to help with the end of season pond skim!

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Apr 52 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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 15, 20243 min read
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