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The Launch Pad
Apr 181 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.
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The Launch Pad
Apr 173 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!
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The Launch Pad
Apr 82 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!
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The Launch Pad
Mar 282 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!
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The Launch Pad
Mar 251 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!
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The Launch Pad
Oct 29, 20231 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...
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The Launch Pad
Oct 4, 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.
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The Launch Pad
Oct 3, 20232 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...
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The Launch Pad
Oct 2, 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!
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The Launch Pad
Sep 30, 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...
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The Launch Pad
Sep 7, 20233 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...
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The Launch Pad
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Jonathan gets some jibes!
Jonathan was interested in learning to windfoil. There wasn’t enough wind. So he learned to jibe instead!
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The Launch Pad
Aug 23, 20233 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...
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The Launch Pad
Aug 21, 20232 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...
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The Launch Pad
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Two more awesome beginners!
I think this is the first time I've had two beginners go out, sail for an hour+, never fall in and then sail back to the point without...
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The Launch Pad
Aug 19, 20232 min read
Laura and Alex’s excellent adventure!
Laura had reached out asking if we could arrange a lesson.... we settled on Saturday the 19th and thankfully it was a sunny day with a...
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The Launch Pad
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Teaching at Northwinds Beach
Northwinds beach turned out to be a wonderful spot to teach an eager young windsurfer.
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The Launch Pad
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Rosie and Jen go for it again!
Rosie and Jen took advantage of the warm weather and 11 knot winds. Rosie windsurfed on a smaller board, Jen practised with the wingfoil.
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The Launch Pad
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Super talented beginner!
My 16 year old student didn’t think he could learn to windsurf. He was one of the rare students who gets back without a tow upwind!
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The Launch Pad
Aug 4, 20232 min read
First lesson - Wingfoil Convert!
My son Phillip has been windsurfing for 15 of his 25 years. He competed in a HiHo Windsurfing Race 10 years ago and started WIND foiling...
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