Whistler Sailing

💨⛵️ 20-knot gusts and plenty of shifts made for an exciting afternoon on Alta Lake as the Race Team continues their preparations for the upcoming WAVES Regatta.

💨 🏄‍♂️The Whistler Sailing wing foil instructor team came together today for our annual instructor training on Alta Lake.

It was a great day on the water reviewing coaching techniques, safety procedures, and best practices to help ensure a fun and rewarding experience for everyone who joins us for a lesson this summer.

With training complete, our team is ready for the 2026 season and excited to welcome both new and returning riders to the lake.

Interested in learning to wing foil? Lessons are now available, and we look forward to seeing you on the water this summer.

👉 Learn more: whistlersailing.com/adult-wing-foiling

Looking to connect with other sailors? Join the Whistler Sailing WhatsApp Community! 💬

Whether you're looking for race updates, sailing buddies, gear deals, or ways to get involved around the club, we've got a group chat for you.

Groups include:

⛵ Wednesday Night Racing
🏷️ Gear Swap & Sell
🙋 Volunteer Opportunities
💬 General Sailing Chat

From first-time sailors to seasoned racers, everyone is welcome!

Prerequisites? Just a love for the water. 🌊

👉 If you want to join the community, please reach out to the WSA offices directly.

🏁 Tomorrow kicks off the first Wednesday Night Race of the season! 🏁

With sunshine in the forecast and thermal winds hopefully filling in across Alta Lake, it’s shaping up to be a great evening to get back on the water. ☀️💨

Before heading down, don’t forget to:
✅ Renew your membership:
whistlersailing.com/memberships

✅ Review helpful sailing resources, including how to rig your Pirate sailboat and race flag review:
whistlersailing.com/videos

We look forward to seeing you on the water with us tomorrow!

⛵ Get race ready with our Season Opener Clinic! ⛵

Wednesday night racing is just around the corner! Join us on May 20th from 5:00–8:00 pm for a 3-hour tune-up session designed to help you shake off the rust, get back into the rhythm on the water, and sharpen your skills before the season begins.

Led by coach Jeff Baird, this hands-on clinic will focus on the fundamentals that make a difference:

✅ Boat handling
✅ Revisiting key fundamentals
✅ Boat balance
✅ Mark roundings

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, build confidence, or just get back into the rhythm on the water, this is a great way to kick off the season.

📍 Pirate Sailboats
🦺 Lifejackets & helmets provided
☕ Après social at Alpine Café after the session

🎥 Homework before the clinic:
Refresh your skills, including how to rig your Pirate Sailboat, with our how-to video series:
whistlersailing.com/videos

👉 Register here:
https://whistler-sailing.checkfront.com/reserve/?item_id=141

⚠️ A valid 2026 WSA membership is required to participate.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on Alta Lake! 🌊

❗Only 2 spots left❗

💨 Women’s Wing Foil Camp
📍 Alta Lake | June 13–14

We’re excited to introduce this two-day progression-focused weekend designed to help you get up on foil.

If you’re comfortable riding with the wing and starting to feel those first moments of lift, this camp is all about taking the next step. We’ll focus on the details that make the difference — building board speed, refining wing control, and dialing in balance and body positioning.

Led by coach Sandra Bicego, with daily guided stretch sessions from Astrid Kent, the weekend is designed to support both your progression and your time on the water.

With coach boat support, you’ll maximize your time riding and get the repetition needed for things to click. Lunch is included.

Spots are limited and we’re almost full! Register now to secure your spot.

whistlersailing.com/womens-wing-foil-camp/

⛵ Adult Learn to Sail Courses – June ⛵

Our June sessions are filling up fast, and spots are limited!

If you’ve been thinking about learning to sail, this is a great time to get on the water. Learn alongside others in a fun, supportive group setting on Alta Lake.

Upcoming courses:

Learn to Sail Level 1
📅 June 1, 2, 8, 9
🕔 5–8 pm
⚠️ Only 2 spots left!

Learn to Sail Level 1
📅 June 15, 16, 22, 23
🕔 5–8 pm

Intermediate Level 2
📅 June 15, 16, 22, 23
🕔 5–8 pm

👉 Register here: whistlersailing.com/adults

See you on the water! 🌊

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⚓ The 2026 sailing season is officially underway! ⚓

A huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for our annual Boat Launch. With a great turnout and plenty of helping hands, the fleet is back on Alta Lake and ready for the season.

It was great to reconnect after the winter, see the docks come back to life, and spot more foilers already out on the water.

This day is always a reminder of what makes Whistler Sailing special — a community that comes together, pitches in, and shares the excitement of time on the lake.

We’re ready for the season ahead — see you on the water! ⛵