Moving back to the Island
Moving back to the Island
Hey guys, I will be moving back to the Island in December and I'm excited about the idea of living so close to the beach so I can get out kiteboarding.
I will be going to school in Nanaimo but was thinking of renting a place close to Parksville for the ease of access to Columbia beach.
I learned to kite (with lessons) 3 years ago and probably got out 10 times in total and have had to take the last few years off. I would like to take another lesson to get the hang of things again while staying safe. Do any of you know of a kite teacher in that area? I've looked up the victoria kite schools and they seem to shut down in winter time which is understandable but not ideal for me.
Thanks a lot guys
I will be going to school in Nanaimo but was thinking of renting a place close to Parksville for the ease of access to Columbia beach.
I learned to kite (with lessons) 3 years ago and probably got out 10 times in total and have had to take the last few years off. I would like to take another lesson to get the hang of things again while staying safe. Do any of you know of a kite teacher in that area? I've looked up the victoria kite schools and they seem to shut down in winter time which is understandable but not ideal for me.
Thanks a lot guys
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Sandra at Inflowence Kiteboarding ( http://inflowencekiteboarding.com/index.html ) in the Comox Valley may be your only option, as I think the other Island kite instructors head south about now.
Hi Wooderson.
I'd be happy to help get you back on the water! Inflowence Kiteboarding is a year round kite school located in the Comox Valley with the best winds between September and June, so you are just in time.
I even have a drysuit available to keep you warm and comfortable if you need to borrow one.
My cell number is 250.702.7041
Cheers,
Sandra
I'd be happy to help get you back on the water! Inflowence Kiteboarding is a year round kite school located in the Comox Valley with the best winds between September and June, so you are just in time.
I even have a drysuit available to keep you warm and comfortable if you need to borrow one.
My cell number is 250.702.7041
Cheers,
Sandra
For Nanaimo, check out Pipers Lagoon
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Pipers_Lagoon
However, it isn't great for kiteboarding on a NW wind (offshore, gusty).
Also look at the beaches near Lantzville
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Myron_Road
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Eby_Road
It seems that kiters prefer the Parksville area.
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Pipers_Lagoon
However, it isn't great for kiteboarding on a NW wind (offshore, gusty).
Also look at the beaches near Lantzville
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Myron_Road
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Eby_Road
It seems that kiters prefer the Parksville area.