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Beginner...Needing LESSONS!!!
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:15 am
by Pinster
Hi There....
I live in Nanaimo, BC and I am interested in windsurfing lessons. I am brand new to this but would love to learn! Just wondering if anyone has any leads on people/schools that give lessons. I don't have any of my own equipment yet either.
Thanks Everyone
Lindsay
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:50 pm
by abetanzo
don't bother struggling to learn the sport of windsurfing...
go kite boarding first!!!
contact Strong Kiteboarding or Elevation at Nitinat Lake.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:15 pm
by rvanderbyl
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:35 pm
by skywalker
abetanzo wrote:don't bother struggling to learn the sport of windsurfing...
I disagree here. Windsurfing is very fun, and provides a totally different sensation. I windsurfed before kiting.
You want to speak to KUS or maybe Winddude
Re: Beginner...Needing LESSONS!!!
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:40 pm
by KUS
Pinster wrote:Hi There....
I live in Nanaimo, BC and I am interested in windsurfing lessons. I am brand new to this but would love to learn! Just wondering if anyone has any leads on people/schools that give lessons. I don't have any of my own equipment yet either.
Thanks Everyone
Lindsay
suggest to visit Piper's Lagoon for getting to know some locals in the next few days, they were out there today. Someone there might be of assistance or get you on your way a bit more. I understand Parksville Windsurfing is not active right now but may be again. I have some beginner/used gear for sale in French Creek if interested or can provide new as well.....I am happy to provide pointers. Nitinat Lake is perfect right now for learning and I would suggest you try that as well.....lots of helping hands up there too usually on weekends
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 3:55 pm
by juandesooka
Abetanzo is a jokester, there is some ongoing "friendly" banter between kiters and windsurfers on this site. But he does raise a point: kiting has become increasingly popular, the ratio of kiter to windsurfer these days may be as high as 10 to 1 depending on the spot. There are 2 kite schools at nitinat and 1 in port alberni, so it's easily done if you want to try that. It sounds like no windsurf lessons on Vancouver Island -- at least nothing organized as a business. You'll have to get a beginner rig and DIY it, with tips from those around to lend a hand.
They still do windsurf lessons at Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver....Windsure. If you're over there, may be a good bet.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:55 pm
by winddude
Does anyone know if stu in Comox still teaches windsurfing lessons/has camps?
Windsure is great, with an awesome selection of beginner and intermediate gear, and has been around for decades. I worked for them for many years. If you're in the victoria area, I have begginer gear and can give you a 3 hour private intro lesson for the same rate as windsure's group rate, $85. I do have a day job, so let me know well in advance so we can make a time work.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:56 pm
by thankgodiatepastafobreaky
Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:27 pm
by CTK
thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
LOL! just awsome
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:43 pm
by winddude
thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
Other than I'm smart and considerate enough not to run a windsurfing lesson where people are actively kiting and have been kiting for 25+ years. Knowing that it would put my student at risk, annoy other water users, and as the instructor I would ultimately be responsible for my student.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:09 pm
by CTK
winddude wrote:thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
Other than I'm smart and considerate enough not to run a windsurfing lesson where people are actively kiting and have been kiting for 25+ years. Knowing that it would put my student at risk, annoy other water users, and as the instructor I would ultimately be responsible for my student.
But not smart and considerate enough to avoid a student that isn't your own.
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:22 pm
by winddude
CTK wrote:winddude wrote:thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
Other than I'm smart and considerate enough not to run a windsurfing lesson where people are actively kiting and have been kiting for 25+ years. Knowing that it would put my student at risk, annoy other water users, and as the instructor I would ultimately be responsible for my student.
But not smart and considerate enough to avoid a student that isn't your own.
Im sorry, do you work for a kite school, did you directly see what happened, or directly involved? If so Ill gladly discuss it in person or via pm if you wish.
Lets stop with the thread hijacking please.
Re: Beginner...Needing LESSONS!!!
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:29 pm
by winddude
Pinster wrote:Hi There....
I live in Nanaimo, BC and I am interested in windsurfing lessons. I am brand new to this but would love to learn! Just wondering if anyone has any leads on people/schools that give lessons. I don't have any of my own equipment yet either.
Thanks Everyone
Lindsay
Lindsay, sorry for all the side posts. Hope you find someone to teach you. Windsurfing is simply awesome!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:32 am
by CTK
winddude wrote:CTK wrote:winddude wrote:thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:Let us know when you do this Windude. We'd like to go kite around you.
Other than I'm smart and considerate enough not to run a windsurfing lesson where people are actively kiting and have been kiting for 25+ years. Knowing that it would put my student at risk, annoy other water users, and as the instructor I would ultimately be responsible for my student.
But not smart and considerate enough to avoid a student that isn't your own.
Im sorry, do you work for a kite school, did you directly see what happened, or directly involved? If so Ill gladly discuss it in person or via pm if you wish.
Lets stop with the thread hijacking please.
No I wasn't directly involved but heard the whole story, other people's views on the subject, and your general deminour towards others on this site.
I have also had a personal run in with you at jordan river a long time ago where you were very inconsiderate, uncooperative and drove over my kite lines after being asked to avoid politely.
I do not believe you are fit to be teaching anyone as you have gone out of your way to put people's lives at risk on the water when it could have been easily avoided. If you do have all this experience and knowledge on the water you would easily avoid a potential situation on the water and give beginners and students regardless of craft right of way.
As it stands right now there will always be some situations where kiters and windsurfers will cross paths on the water or landing at the lake as you guys are in the downwind position. The ratio on the lake is Aprox. 1 windsurfer to 10 kiters and as the years pass this ratio will become even greater.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:48 pm
by winddude
CTK, I did not drive over your lines in the parking lot, but let's take this off the public message board, I sent you a PM.
