Skimboarding Lessons

Interested in taking skimboarding lessons? With Winter behind us you might consider trading snow for sand and using your snowboarding skills to try skimboarding for the Summer. That’s what Windsure founder Bernard Labrosse did when he opened the business in 1977 and later tried the sport of skimboarding! Windsure is THE place in Vancouver to start your skimboarding journey. Learn more about Windsure at Our Story page.


Private Lessons

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Is this for me? Let’s tailor this lesson to you! Total beginner? Get a comprehensive introduction to skimboarding for those who have never tried the sport before, or who might want to learn some new tricks. Got the basics of of the sports down, and looking to move on to more advanced techniques? Or maybe you're a beginner who prefers a one-on-one or small learning environment. Whatever your goal, a private lesson will help you to learn in a session 100% tailored to you and your group. While it’s a sport that is accessible to all (first-timers included), skimboarding will be especially easy to pick up for those who are experienced in boardsports such as snowboarding, skateboarding or longboarding.

What will I learn? Learn how to 'skim' the tidal pools of Spanish Banks in a fun and safe environment! Over the course of this 2.5 hour lesson, learn about the tides, basic techniques of the sport - 'throwing' and 'skimming'- and maybe even delve into some tricks ('180's', 'shuvits')!

How many people in a lesson? We run skimboarding programs with anywhere from 1 to 50 participants. It all depends on the experience that you’re looking for.

Have a friend or two who you want to learn with? Private lessons are welcome for both individuals and groups.

*Availability for the Skimboarding Course is subject to tide levels and therefore not offered every week.

Click below to find more details, available dates, and to book now!

See our Skimboarding Rentals page if you think you’re ready to try it solo!