The Canada Ocean Racing 2026 Youth Pathway Programme is a unique, fully-funded initiative engineered to identify, cultivate, and accelerate the next generation of Canadian talent in the world of elite offshore ocean racing. Headed by skipper and president Scott Shawyer—who is currently campaigning to become the first Canadian to complete Read more
Given Canada’s strong cultural affinity for seasonal outdoor sports and existing infrastructure, there is currently no development support for foiling water sports despite its growing popularity around the world. When snowboarding first emerged, it was often relegated to “fringe” status, only achieving massive growth when ski resorts embraced it, integrated Read more
From record speeds on the racecourse to introducing the next generation to foiling through SailGP’s Inspire program, the partnership with Armstrong and other foiling gear manufacturers continues to push performance while opening the sport to new riders worldwide. Through SailGP’s Inspiring the Next Generation program, athletes, coaches and local partners Read more
In this video, Ludovic provides a technical masterclass on pump foiling, a type of hydrofoiling where the rider stays above water by pumping their legs. He breaks down the physics of maintaining momentum and “pumping” indefinitely by focusing on weight distribution and timing. Overview of Pumping Technique The video is Read more
Take a Lesson. Book a Rental. Join a Camp. Vancouver water adventures and scenery in Vancouver is beautiful – from kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to windsurfing, and foiling there’s something for everyone. And what better place to enjoy these activities than in Vancouver’s stunning natural setting? Windsure is a family-run Read more
With a history of producing top Canadian Youth Sailors the RNSYS Race Team programs offer a full season of high-performance sailing programs in many classes. They are introducing hydrofoiling water sports lessons and demos taking place this summer in Halifax, NS at the RNSYS Canadian Foiling Academy. Introduction to Foiling Read more
What is Prone Foil or Surf Foiling? It is one of the hardest ways to hydrofoil but very rewarding! True surf foiling opens the door to so many locations you never thought were surfable are now foil-able. The prone foiling feeling is mind blowing and it takes time, but you Read more
Kingston Yacht Club is partnering with WeCANFoil to organize programs that will allow sailors to experience foiling at a relatively low cost, try the sport out, and develop their skills. WeCANFoil, winner of the best foiling pathway program, is an arm of SailGP Canada that promotes and provides opportunities for Read more
The WeCANFoil program was created with the mission to get Canadians foiling by providing training opportunities, sailing camps and demo days across the country. WeCANfoil is your first step to flight and an opportunity to get on a pathway to pro. Get ready for Foil Kingston and improve your foiling! Read more
In this foiling lesson video, we study the skills to manipulate the wing’s power and direction, a few basic sailing terms, and some trouble shooting problems newcomers have flying the wing when first wingfoiling. Alan has been professional water sports instructor since 1984. Teaching winging, creating and publishing instructional hydrofoiling Read more