Windsure
| Founded | 1970s |
|---|---|
| Type | Watersports school |
| Location |
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| Services | Windsurfing lessons, stand-up paddleboarding, skimboarding, youth camps, rentals |
| Website | windsure.com |
Windsure Adventure Watersports is a watersports school based at the Jericho Sailing Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It offers lessons, rentals, and camps in windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), skimboarding, and other beach and water-based activities.
History
Windsure was founded in the 1970s during the early rise of windsurfing in Vancouver. Originally focused on windsurfing lessons, it later expanded its programming to include paddleboarding, skimboarding, and youth summer camps.
Programs and Services
Windsure provides a variety of seasonal programs:
- Windsurfing: Introductory and advanced lessons, equipment rentals, and clinics.
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP): Lessons, guided tours, and hourly rentals.
- Skimboarding: Beach-based camps and beginner instruction.
- Youth Camps: Multi-sport summer camps combining watersports instruction with beach activities.
Facilities
The school operates out of the Jericho Sailing Centre compound, with direct access to English Bay for launching windsurfing boards, paddleboards, and other equipment. Facilities include gear storage, rental equipment, and instructional areas.
Community Role
Windsure has introduced thousands of Vancouver residents and visitors to windsurfing and other watersports. Its location within the Jericho Sailing Centre allows it to serve as an accessible entry point to non-motorized watersports for both youth and adults.
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