DATE CHANGE - Spit Appreciation Day

August 7, 2021

With the much needed rain here we have moved the Spit Appreciation day to Saturday, August 21. We know how important the Spit is to the Windsport community but it is an important part of the entire Squamish community.
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What’s up with the Wind meter this year?

July 19, 2021

Quite a few of the members have noticed that the data on the website now is significantly different than in previous years, and some people have expressed a lack of trust or confusion with the presented wind speed (Gust, Average, and Lull) on the SWS website.  What is going on?
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Spit Appreciation Day

July 13, 2021

We know how important the Spit is to the Windsport community but it is an important part of the entire Squamish community.
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Get Your SWAG On!

May 4, 2021

Order your SWAG today!
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2021 COVID-19 Protocols

April 28, 2021

The SWS has worked with the District of Squamish and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to create a plan that allows the return to windsports in a safe manner.
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Save the Spit, and Make Your Voice Heard!

February 23, 2021

People of all ages enjoy the Squamish Spit and Estuary for a wide variety of activities such as walking, bird watching, stand-up paddleboarding, kayakers, canoers, and windsport enthusiasts to name just a few. The area is managed by various levels of government:
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Meet the 2021 Board Members

February 23, 2021

Nikki Layton President … Nikki has been kiting for 5 years and has managed to check out a few different kiting areas, Maui, La Ventana, Isla Blanca, Tofino and Squamish. While the warm water is a plus Squamish is still her top site for kiting.
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Meet your 2020 Board Members

October 20, 2020

Geoffrey "Chuck" Waterson President … Chuck has been kiteboarding for 17 years. He learnt to kite in New Zealand, where he is originally from but has travelled the world to find good kite spots.
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August SWAG Pre-order

August 5, 2020

Don't wait. Order today!  … • We have hoodies, T-shirts, hats, and stickers for your vehicle … • Free pickup 1 day at the Spit. Date TBD  … • Online ordering will be available until Aug 12th, make sure to place your order today.
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Safe Landing and Launching at Low Tide

June 9, 2020

Low tide, when you are new to kiting at the Spit you look forward to the low tide happening during mid-day so you can get out and be able to launch from the sandbar and have lots of room.
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