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Wing Foiling Lessons and Programs on Alta Lake by Whistler Sailing Association Adult Wing Foiling Lessons Beginner to advanced wing foiling lessons on Alta Lake. Wingfoiling is an exciting and relatively new water sport that offers a unique blend of wind and water dynamics, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of water sports enthusiasts. Wingfoiling combines elements of windsurfing, kiteboarding, and surfing. It involves using a handheld inflatable wing, known as a wing, to harness the power of the wind and propel a rider across the water while standing on a board equipped hydrofoil. Book Now Why learn to wing foil in Whistler? Reliable, Beginner-Friendly Wind Alta’s thermal wind reliably kicks in during the afternoon, delivering steady breezes between 12–16 knots - considered the sweet spot for wing foiling. These predictable conditions allow for confident skill-building and progression. Warm, Fresh Water Alta Lake offers warm freshwater conditions, with summer temperatures reaching 20°C (70°F)—perfect for comfortable sessions in just a thin wetsuit. With no tides to consider, it’s an ideal setting for relaxed, extended time on the water. Flat Water Conditions Due to the relatively small size of the lake, Alta provides consistently flat, nearly wave-free water. This smooth surface is ideal for beginners, making learning to wing foil feel stable and approachable from the very first session. Unique Floating Barge Setup Our custom-built floating barge serves as the ultimate classroom. It’s where you’ll master wing handling techniques before transitioning seamlessly into your water session. You maximize your time on the water - no walking, long boat rides, or waiting around. It’s a great staging area and launch pad, just a few steps from the action. And with incredible mountain views, it’s hard to beat as a place to learn. Why learn to wing foil in whistler? Equipment Wing A handheld, inflatable wing that generates lift from the wind. The rider holds onto the wing with their hands. Hydrofoil The hydrofoil lifts the board out of the water as it gains speed, reducing drag and allowing for a smoother ride. A board without a hydrofoil using a daggerboard and fins is initially used for learning. Board Inflatable Learn to Foil (LTF) board with daggerboard. The hydrofoil is attached later once wing handling and basic manoeuvres are achieved. Safety Riders often wear a wetsuit, helmet, and life jacket for protection and buoyancy. Contact us to start your wing foiling adventure Book Now

Whistler Sailing is dedicated to becoming Canada's premier carbon-neutral sailing school. Discover our array of initiatives aimed at achieving this goal. Creating a Carbon Neutral Operation At Whistler Sailing, we are deeply concerned about the environment and ecosystem of Alta Lake. With summer demand of the lakes higher than ever, our fragile environment could be at risk. Whistler Sailing is committed to ensuring the sustainability of our lake, and has initiated the Preserving Alta Lake Project. This project is dedicated to making Whistler Sailing the first carbon neutral sailing school in Canada by converting all coach boat gasoline engines to electric motors. Through fundraising, generous grants from the Whistler Blackcomb Environmental Fund and the support of a silent donor who cares deeply about the subject, Whistler Sailing has converted two motors to electric engines. While the technology is still in testing, WSA sees a future of an electrified coach boat fleet. On June 2, 2021, General Manager Francois Hebert and Commodore Patrick McCurdy made a presentation to Council regarding the electrification of Alta Lake. You can review the presentation here . Donate to the Project Preserving Alta Lake Project How the project benefits the natural environment: The replacement of our gasoline engine with electric ones will provide a number of environmental benefits, many of which will be directly tangible by lake users. These benefits can be categorized into three groups, each of which is elaborated on below: Reduced noise pollution, reduced risk of water contamination, and reduced fossil fuel use. Electric outboard motors are significantly quieter than gasoline outboard motors. During the summer months we use all of our coach boats in normal operation, each being used for roughly 5 hours a day. Thus, these gasoline engines represent a significant form of noise pollution on Alta Lake. Though the din of public parks on the lake provide the largest source of noise pollution, once lake users are out of the crowded parks our motors are a significant source of noise pollution. This noise pollution comes in two forms, above water and below water. Above waterline noise pollution detracts from the beauty of the natural environment for park users, boaters, and residents alike. Above waterline noise pollution also represents a possible deterrent for wildlife which could impact riparian interactions. Below water noise pollution has been shown on countless other water bodies to affect fish spawning, feeding, and behaviour. Below waterline noise pollution would be difficult to quantify on Alta lake, requiring significant scientific investigation. This being said, staff and participants at WSA regularly note the large number of fish that use our docks for cover and protection, especially small minnows and smolt. WSA is an ideal use case for electric boats motors for a number of reasons. Firstly, our program structure means that each boat returns to the same dock each evening, ready for charging. Unlike automotive engines Gasoline outboard motors are designed to run at maximum RPM. Due to the 12.5 km/h (7knts) speed limit on Alta Lake, WSA rarely uses our gasoline outboards at their designed RPM. This reduces efficiency and increases engine wear. Alternately, Electric motors are most efficient at lower RPM and run smoothly at all speeds. This, combined with the small size of the lake, means that, excluding price, the current limitations of electric motors are negligible in our operations. Though previous electric motors WSA has acquired have been made by Torqeedo and Ez Motor, WSA would like to change tack and begin using Mercury’s new line of Avator electric outboard motors. Torqeedo is a German company and does not have a significant North American distribution and service network. This has resulted in delays in the implementation of Torqeedo motors in our fleet. This is because Torqeedo motors and batteries are overly complex, with many proprietary parts, and Torqeedo requires the motor and batteries to be sent to their service partners for any diagnostics or repair. Mercury marine, however, is one of the largest producers of boat motors in the world and has a proven track record of performance and reliability. The Mercury Avator line of electric motors comes with standard outboard mounting, steering, and throttle controls which WSA staff are already familiar with and which are easily repairable. Additionally, Mercury has a very thorough and easily accessible dealer and service network, with many service partners across the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland . These factors lead us to believe that Mercury Avator motors will be the most effective way for WSA to scale our electrification to the whole fleet. 2017 Barge Engine: First Test! WSA acquired its first Torqeedo electric engine in 2017 and installed it on the sailing association's barge as a trial to evaluate its suitability for a coach boat. The trial was successful, demonstrating that the electric engine met the necessary performance standards. This success led to the development of our carbon-neutral plan, which aims to replace all gasoline coach boat engines with electric engines. The advantage or using the barge as a test platform was that we could use more affordable and much heavier lead Acid batteries to get the project off the ground. The heavier batteries do not work in a small inflatable boat. 2020 Bruce Engine Our first attempt at using an electric coach boat encountered some reliability challenges related to the lack of waterproofing of the chargers and weight distribution, ultimately leading to the setup being unsuccessful for a coach boat. However, we repurposed the additional parts and lithium battery to upgrade the barge to a lithium-ion battery system. This upgrade significantly improved the barge's range and longevity. Lithium-ion batteries can withstand over 3,000 charging cycles, providing WSA with a lifespan of 15+ years of operation. Hank layout Hank Layout, waterproof battery box Battery Box Inside in Aluminium, switches and wiring Sturdy waterproof, Battery Box Inside Aluminium casing with switches and wiring out of the elements to avoid any electrical hazards. Motor Brushless motor design, only 45lbs. Charger and control unit Charging Plug Boat can is charged in the water at our dock. Coach Jeff + Lab "LUNA" 2023 Hank EZ Motor WSA purchased an EZ motor for our coach boat, Hank, which operated successfully for 7 out of our 10-week camp season. A manufacturing defect caused an issue, but EZ Motor provided a replacement lower unit free of charge. The motor is back in operation for the 2024 season. The coaches loved its ease of use, maneuverability, quietness, and torque, making Hank one of our most popular coach boats. Hank is a new addition to our fleet, we selected this vessel with electrification in mind. The weight of the battery box and charger requires a slightly larger vessel. Hank is a 3.8m (12.5ft) foldable boat with an aluminum floor, very lightweight for its size, and has a flatter bottom for good handling with minimal wake at the 12km/h speed limit on Alta Lake. It also has a significant weight capacity of 725kg (1598lbs), which is helpful for carrying the battery weight. Check out a short video of Hank in action 2020 The future: Mercury Avator Mercury marine is one of the largest producers of boat motors in the world and has a proven track record of performance and reliability. The Mercury Avator line of electric motors comes with standard outboard mounting, steering, and throttle controls which WSA staff are already familiar with and which are easily repairable. Additionally, Mercury has a very thorough and easily accessible dealer and service network, with many service partners across the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland . These factors lead us to believe that Mercury Avator motors will be the most effective way for WSA to scale our electrification to the whole fleet. Learn more: Avator line brochure

Get certified to teach wing foiling with our professional Wing Foil Instructor Certification Course. Hands-on training, expert coaching, and official recognition across Canada. Back to Whistler Sailing WING FOIL INSTRUCTORS OF CANADA Professional instructors. Recreational riders. National standards. Turn Your Passion into a Profession What is the WFIC? Wing Foil Instructors of Canada (WFIC) is a national initiative designed to create the first structured training and certification pathway for professional wing foiling instructors in Canada. WFIC supports the growth of recreational wing foiling by ensuring students receive high-quality, safe, and standardized instruction from professionally trained instructors. This is a recreational teaching stream, not a competitive racing program. Wing foiling is currently the fastest-growing windsport, and WFIC exists to support and guide its development across the country. Where Are We Based? WFIC was founded at the Whistler, British Columbia, with the goal of expanding to certified centers across Canada’s lakes, rivers, and coastal communities. When Are We Launching? The first official WFIC Instructor Certification Clinic (Pilot Program) will launch in June 2025, with scheduled training blocks in early and mid-June. Curriculum Overview (Based on IWO Standards) Level 1 – Fundamentals Introduction: Setup, safety, beach handling, self-rescue, wing control, equipment familiarization Level 2 – Acquisition Stage: Riding both directions, basic control, jibes, wing surfing, staying upwind Level 3 – Consolidation: Pumping, transitions, first foil flights, and early foiling techniques PREVIOUS COURSES WHISTLER, BC Course Location Course Format Whistler, British columbia Whistler Sailing Association Alta Lake Duration: 3 day clinic Inquire now Course Format - Level 1 Day 1: Coach boat safety (land and on water) Day 2-3: Land and water based instruction Lesson planning Student progression Instructional delivery On-water practicals Theory and land orientation On-water practical training Inquire now INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Wing Foiling Market Growth (2022–2030) 2023 Market Value: ~$400 million globally Projected Growth: >12% CAGR through 2030 Estimated Value by 2030: ~$800 million Leading Markets: North America & Europe Emerging Markets: Asia-Pacific (Australia, Japan, China) Participant Growth & Demographics Rapid Adoption: Wing foiling’s accessibility and gear simplicity make it appealing to both beginners and experienced watersport enthusiasts. Wide Appeal: 97% of ages 20–40 master the basics in under two hours 85% of ages 50–60 do the same in a similar timeframe Get in Touch Wing Foil Instructors of Canada 604-229-2291 info@wingfoilers.ca First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Join us for our sailing school and camp fundraising initiatives! Show your support and thank our generous donors. Thank you for your support! With your generous support, we raised $9,500 to help keep our programs running strong. The sale of the laser sailboat bumped us to 95%! Your bids, your heart, and your belief in the future of sailing in Whistler made this possible. Every dollar truly made a difference. A huge thank you to everyone who took part - from bidders and donors to volunteers and sponsors - for helping us keep the wind in our sails. Check Results You Helped Us Chart the Course 💙 This spring, the Whistler Sailing Association launched a fundraising campaign focused on the heart of our sailing programs - and thanks to your incredible support, we’re thrilled to announce that we raised $8,400. With your help, we’re now better equipped to: Cover essential program expenses, ensuring we can continue offering high-quality, accessible sailing instruction for youth and families. Support our growing race team as they represent Whistler at regional regattas, building skills, confidence, and camaraderie. Invest in a dedicated trailer to safely transport boats and gear, expanding our capacity for travel, training, and events. Your generosity is helping us maintain and enhance the sailing experience for young sailors in our community. Thank you for being part of this journey! Fundrasier Sponsors Thank you to our generous donors! Thank you for your generosity and contribution to our cause. Together, we can build a better future for Whistler Sailing.

Discover the exciting facility improvements at our sailing school in Whistler, BC. Join the 'All Hands On Deck' project and be part of the WSA legacy! Facility Improvements Discover the ongoing facility enhancements and projects underway at Whistler Sailing. All Hands On Deck Project WSA is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance its facilities and provide an even better experience for sailing enthusiasts of all ages. With the vision of constructing a deck adorned with a protective cover, we aim to improve our facility and extend its utility. The aim of this expansion plan is the creation of a versatile multi-use area on the north end of the site. This area will not only serve as a sheltered teaching space but also a designated lunch area, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. To accommodate the growing demand for equipment storage, the space will also be used for additional storage for our sailing equipment. As part of our fundraising initiatives, generous donors can contribute $100 to have their names engraved on a plank, forever becoming a part of the school's legacy. This initiative not only supports our mission but also offers a tangible way for the community to leave its mark on our sailing school! In the short term, we will be focused on raising funds to purchase building materials needed for this project. Be part of the WSA legacy. Buy a plank

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