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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


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!

The Launch Pad
May 28, 20242 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.

The Launch Pad
May 26, 20246 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.

The Launch Pad
May 22, 20242 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.

The Launch Pad
Apr 20, 20243 min read


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.

The Launch Pad
Apr 18, 20241 min read


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!

The Launch Pad
Apr 17, 20243 min read


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!

The Launch Pad
Apr 8, 20242 min read


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!

The Launch Pad
Mar 29, 20242 min read


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!

The Launch Pad
Mar 26, 20241 min read


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...

The Launch Pad
Oct 29, 20231 min read


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.

The Launch Pad
Oct 5, 20231 min read


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...

The Launch Pad
Oct 4, 20232 min read


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!

The Launch Pad
Oct 2, 20232 min read


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...

The Launch Pad
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Learning a lot at AWSI
I was encouraged to attend the American Wind & Water Sport Industry annual trade show in Hood River by our LPWA sponsor store Northline...

The Launch Pad
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Jonathan gets some jibes!
Jonathan was interested in learning to windfoil. There wasn’t enough wind. So he learned to jibe instead!

The Launch Pad
Sep 1, 20231 min read


Bucket list item: Foiling? YES!
Adam found the LPWA website and contacted me a few weeks ago. He had set a goal to learn to wingfoil and I was excited to help him...

The Launch Pad
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Great day at Northwinds Beach
Drew wanted a introductory windsurfing lesson in Collingwood and brought his buddy Phillip who hadn't windsurfed in 20 years.. The...

The Launch Pad
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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