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

The Launch Pad
May 18, 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.

The Launch Pad
Apr 19, 20251 min read


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

The Launch Pad
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.

The Launch Pad
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!

The Launch Pad
Oct 1, 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!

The Launch Pad
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!

The Launch Pad
Sep 16, 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.

The Launch Pad
Sep 7, 20244 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!

The Launch Pad
Aug 15, 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.

The Launch Pad
Aug 15, 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.

The Launch Pad
Aug 9, 20243 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!

The Launch Pad
Aug 6, 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!

The Launch Pad
Aug 5, 20242 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!

The Launch Pad
Jul 29, 20241 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!

The Launch Pad
Jul 28, 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!

The Launch Pad
Jul 18, 20243 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.

The Launch Pad
Jul 11, 20242 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.

The Launch Pad
Jul 5, 20244 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!

The Launch Pad
Jun 22, 20241 min read
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