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What is the WFIC?
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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.
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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.
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Wing foiling is currently the fastest-growing windsport, and WFIC exists to support and guide its development across the country.
Where Are We Based?
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WFIC was founded at the Whistler, British Columbia, with the goal of expanding to certified centers across Canada’s lakes, rivers, and coastal communities.
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When Are We Launching?
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The first official WFIC Instructor Certification Clinic (Pilot Program) will launch in June 2025, with scheduled training blocks in early and mid-June.
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Curriculum Overview (Based on IWO Standards)
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Level 1 – Fundamentals Introduction:
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Setup, safety, beach handling, self-rescue, wing control, equipment familiarization
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Level 2 – Acquisition Stage:
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Riding both directions, basic control, jibes, wing surfing, staying upwind
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Level 3 – Consolidation:
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Pumping, transitions, first foil flights, and early foiling techniques
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Wing Foiling Market Growth (2022–2030)
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2023 Market Value: ~$400 million globally
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Projected Growth: >12% CAGR through 2030
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Estimated Value by 2030: ~$800 million
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Leading Markets: North America & Europe
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Emerging Markets: Asia-Pacific (Australia, Japan, China)
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Participant Growth & Demographics
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Rapid Adoption: Wing foiling’s accessibility and gear simplicity make it appealing to both beginners and experienced watersport enthusiasts.
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Wide Appeal:
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97% of ages 20–40 master the basics in under two hours
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85% of ages 50–60 do the same in a similar timeframe
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