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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Post COVID-19 lockdown health guidelines for returning to Windsports

May 9, 2020

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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New Freighter Protocol

May 9, 2020

The Squamish Terminal is a very active shipping area. To ensure that there are no collisions between windsport users and the freighters we have updated the freighter policies that we will be enforcing this year.
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Meet your 2019 Board Members

October 20, 2019

Geoffrey "Chuck" Waterson President … Chuck has been kiteboarding for 16 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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StarKites Demo Weekend Sept 13-15, 2019

September 7, 2019

Join us from Friday, Sept 13 through Sunday, September 15th, 2019 for a StarKite demo weekend. Now's your chance to check out all the kites and boards that StartKites has to offer.
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Kite Clash 2019

August 11, 2019

Held at the world-renowned Squamish Spit, KiteClash is Canada’s largest kiteboarding competition. With more than 70 athletes, KiteClash attracts some of the biggest names in the sport. The 2019 event will take place August 22-25.  This year we anticipate our largest crowd (1,000+ spectators).
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Saturday Aug 10, Ozone Demo Day

July 22, 2019


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Gear Swap and Season Kick Off May 25

May 9, 2019

DATE CHANGED TO MAY 25 … It's time to go through your gear and see what you need to get rid of or make a list of what you need to buy. The SWS is hosting a gear swap/sale at Norman Rudy's on Saturday, May 25 from 4-8pm. Starting at 8pm there will be live music. Come for the gear stay for the party.
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2018 Season Announcement - Opening May 15th

April 19, 2018

  … It's that time of the season again! (Click image to play video) We are very excited to announce the … opening of the 2018 season on May 15th!   …   … CARPET ROLL OUT - MAY 6th / 7th WEEKEND … The SWS staff will be at The Spit on the weekend of May 6th / 7th @ 9am to roll out the carpets.
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2018 Staff Posting

April 3, 2018

                   …   … The Squamish Windsports Society is seeking a skilled individual to join our team for the 2018 season.
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