Be the ‘cool’ teacher. the party planning colleague. the bachelorette’s bestie. the Fun-Loving corporate leader.
We know the pressure you feel to book the right group activity.
Maybe you’re a teacher trying to find a new way to get your students active and engaged. Or maybe you’re on the social committee at work and you’re looking for an outing that your colleagues will actually want to show up to. Maybe you’re trying to meet up with friends or family and do something other than a socially distanced hangout. Or maybe you’re a coach looking for an exciting team cross training opportunity.
Regardless of the type of group you are booking for, we know you all share the same sense of responsibility to find the right activity that can bring your group together in a new, fun way. We know how you feel because we have been accommodating groups like yours for over 20 years:
School Groups, Corporate Groups, Private Groups, Community Groups — we do them all!
In Windsure you have found the perfect opportunity to impress your students, colleagues, friends, family, or team with the unique challenge of learning a new watersport. Whether you join us for a windsurfing, paddle boarding, or skimboarding group session, your group will leave feeling accomplished and refreshed.
Vancouverites love Windsure (although we’d like to say it’s all us, we do have a little help from Mother Nature: we can’t take credit for the mountains, ocean, and fresh air at beautiful Jericho Beach).
The Process: FRom Now until your day on the water
Booking your group activity with Windsure couldn’t be easier. After reaching out to our team to create your custom group booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email and breathe a sigh of relief — one less thing on your to-do list. By the time you make your way to Jericho Beach on the day of your booking, you’ll be confident that everything is organized, all electronic waivers are signed, and that Windsure has got your back. You’ll show up with nothing but your bathing suit and towel, and we’ll dress your group up with any other gear they may need. Our patient and professional instructors will personalize instruction for all levels within your group. Your group will have a guaranteed great time, and by the time your session is over everyone in your group will thank you for finding Windsure.
Safety at Windsure
Safety is our #1 priority (although Fun is a close second!). While life jackets are required at all times while out on the water, we also enforce a small group policy of no more than a 7:1 student to instructor ratio for Paddleboarding & Skimboarding, and a 5:1 ratio for Windsurfing. In addition, there is a trained first aid responder on site at all times, with further advanced-trained staff at the Jericho Sailing Centre. These measures, alongside many more, are all put in place in order to ensure a safe and worry-free experience for all who join us!
Let us address your most common questions
What sport should my group choose? We love to introduce people of all age groups to any three of our watersports! The choice to skimboard, windsurf, or paddleboard is yours — if you want to learn more about each sport, check out Our Sports section on the home page for a short description.
When are group sessions available? Our group sessions are available to through our team for anytime from May 1st to September 30th. In the summer, group bookings take a little more coordination as of course it is our busiest time of the year so we recommend that you contact us by email at info@windsure.com as earliest as possible for bookings from the end of June to the beginning of September.
How many people can you accommodate in a group? We can accommodate up to 20 people for Windsurfing, 60 for Paddleboarding, and 50ppl for Skimboarding (subject to equipment availability). If you are looking to book for an exempt group, please call (604-224-0615) or email us (info@windsure.com) to book.
Are there washrooms & changerooms available? Yes! There are washrooms and changerooms available both inside the Jericho Sailing Centre, and outdoor changing stalls right at our Windsure Beach Hut.
Is there parking available near Windsure? Yes! Easily accessible off of NW Marine Drive, Windsure is located at the Jericho Sailing Centre which has ample (paid) parking space as well as some free parking in the area, so you never have to worry about finding the spots your group needs!
Still have questions? Feel free to email us at info@windsure.com anytime!