Windsurfing Lessons

Winsurfing is for everyone

Imagine sailing into the sunset after a hard day at the office, or shredding across the bay in 20 knots of wind. Windsurfing can be as exhilarating or as relaxing as you make it!

Is it hard?

Anyone can learn to windsurf! But if you have the supervision of a qualified and experienced instructor, you'll learn a whole lot faster.

About the Academy

Mr. Joe's Boardsailing Academy is Ottawa's newest windsurfing school. Starting now, windsurfers of all abilities will be able to take lessons at Britannia Beach, Ottawa's most popular (and only) windsurfing site. Beginners can learn at a site that has unobstructed wind and shallow water to stand in. Directors Joe Finisterre and Dave Luck are Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) certified instructors. Joe and Dave have taught windsurfing in the Caribbean and in Canada for a total of more than 15 years. See you at the beach!

Lesson programs

Three-hour introductory lesson..............$45.00*
Get a taste of the world's most exciting sport! This lesson includes on land theory as well as a "shred lesson" on the water. By the end of the lesson, you should be able to sail, steer and turn around.
Special introductory lesson package.........$90.00*
(2 3-hour lessons; maximum 2 persons per class)
Private lessons.............................$20.00/hour*
High-wind clinics and special workshops are also available. Call us for more information.

* In some cases there may be an additional charge for equipment rental.

How do I book a lesson?

Call Joe or Dave at 729-8907

What do I bring?

You need a bathing suit, a towel, waterproof sunscreen, a cap or a visor, an eyeglass strap if you wear glasses and a pair of shoes you can get wet. You can also bring your own rig, a personal flotation device, and a wetsuit, if you have them. We supply the fun and the equipment.

Location

Britannia Park, off Carling Avenue in Ottawa. Ottawa's most popular windsurfing site. Where all the "boardheads" are! On the map, the windsurfing area is between the Nepean Sailing Club and the Britannia Yacht Club in the bay.

Directors

Joe Finisterre has taught over 3,000 people to windsurf in the past 10 years. He has raced professionally at the international level and is a certified CYA instructor.

Dave Luck is a certified CYA Level II instructor, has taught windsurfing in Ottawa and is a registered competitor on the Ontario Sailing Association windsurfing circuit.