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The Launch Pad
Dec 18, 20241 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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The Launch Pad
Sep 30, 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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The Launch Pad
Sep 20, 20243 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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The Launch Pad
Sep 15, 20242 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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The Launch Pad
Sep 6, 20244 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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The Launch Pad
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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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The Launch Pad
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Amazing 73-year-old student and her kids
Betsy is an amazing 73 year old! She and her kids came to the Launch Pad for Wing and Windsurf lessons. We had a great two days.
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The Launch Pad
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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 5, 20242 min read
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
Aug 4, 20242 min read
Ron gets it!
Ron found windsurfing a challenge 4 years ago. This time with the iRIG and a bigger board he was a successful windsurfer!
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The Launch Pad
Jul 28, 20241 min read
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 27, 20243 min read
First lesson for Big Dawgz!
Simon is a member of the Big Dawgz (over 90kg) wingfoil forum. He visited the Launch Pad from Australia and got up on the foil!
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The Launch Pad
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Nice family at the Launch Pad
Mike and Danielle visited the Launch Pad by boat. They were great students. Check out the video of her first ever windsurf session.
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The Launch Pad
Jul 4, 20244 min read
WeCanFoil Kingston
Foil Kingston is a great annual event. WeCANFoil introduced 50 members of the public to Wing Foiling. I helped the amazing coaches.
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The Launch Pad
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20246 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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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