Build the foundations

Start on land. Take it to the water.

Learn how the wing, board and foil work together. Your instructor helps you build useful skills, with the pace and activities adapted to your progress and the conditions.

Know your equipment.

Learn to assemble, handle and care for the gear. Practise wing control on land and build awareness of wind, weather and tides.

Find your balance.

Work on board balance and foil handling, including tow foiling to practise the feeling of lift with instructor guidance.

Bring it together.

Develop wing control and board skills during coached water sessions. Learn self-rescue techniques and how to share the water responsibly.

What's included

The gear and support to get started.

Your course includes instruction on land and on the water, with safety boat support during water sessions.

  • Wings, foil boards, helmets and PFDs
  • Instructor guidance and practical feedback
  • Land-based practice, tow foiling and coached water sessions
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Wing Foil 101 — 12 hour Course | Squamish, BC

Arrive ready to learn

What to know before you book.

The course is designed for beginners. Bring the required wetsuit and booties, and ask us about any participation requirements or preparation you’re unsure of before booking.

Do I need wing-foiling experience?

No previous wing-foiling experience is needed. You’ll start with the fundamentals and progress with instructor guidance.

What equipment is provided?

InFlow provides the wing-foiling equipment, including wings, foil boards, helmets and PFDs, plus safety boat support during water sessions. You need to bring your own minimum 5 mm full wetsuit and booties.

How is the 12-hour course scheduled?

The course includes 12 hours of instruction. Please contact us to confirm the session format and full schedule for your chosen start date before booking.

How do conditions affect the course?

Your instructor adapts the activities to the conditions and your progress. Check the booking calendar for available start dates and review the cancellation and refund policy in the booking section.

What should I bring?

Bring a minimum 5 mm full wetsuit, booties and trainers for land practice, plus water, snacks, lunch and sunscreen. The wetsuit and booties are required and are not provided.

Will I be foiling independently by the end?

Progress varies with experience, practice and conditions. The course builds your foundations; there is no guaranteed level of independent foiling by the end. Your instructor can help you plan your next steps.

After Wing Foil 101

Keep building your skills.

Continue with coaching.

Build on your course with 3-, 6- or 12-hour coaching packages. Choose more time to practise the skills you want to develop.

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Find your next step.

Tell us how the course went and what you would like to work on. We’ll help you choose a suitable coaching focus.

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Your first step into wing foiling.

Choose a start date, confirm your course schedule and get ready to learn on Howe Sound.