Squamish Watersports
Squamish Watersports
4.5
Surfing & WindsurfingBoat ToursBoat RentalsStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
Squamish Watersports offers a variety of wind and watersports lessons and rentals including kiteboarding, wakeboarding, wing foiling, boating and paddling. Our experienced and certified instructors will help you quickly and confidently reach your watersports goals whether you're taking up kiteboarding or paddle boarding! We also offer guided boat and paddle tours where our knowledgeable guides will share the rich history and wildlife of the breathtaking Howe Sound. Self tours are also available with boat, jet ski and paddle rentals (canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards are available). Located in Howe sound on the Sea to Sky Highway in Squamish, BC. Squamish Watersports offers a satisfaction guarantee, all our clients leave happy and energized. Out onsite dock is fully wheelchair-accessible, with a crane lift to assist in getting in and out of boats
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Avvai K
14 contributions
Jul 2020
These guys are the best! So accommodating and flexible and we really felt taken care of with them. A group of us booked a boat ride to the start of Echo Lake trail and they dropped us off and picked us up as requested. They even waited for us as we were a bit slower to come down the trail and called to make sure we were doing okay. They offered tips at the start of the trail too to make sure we wouldn't get lost.
100% would recommend these guys!
100% would recommend these guys!
Written July 13, 2020
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Daryl W
Whistler, Canada3 contributions
Jul 2020
Out on the water for the first time this year with Dan. A great experience from arrival to departure. They have taken all the necessary precautions to make me feel very safe in relation to COVID-19.
I've taken lessons in Spain, Mexico and on Vancouver Island. These guys are great operators, you go out into the Sound on a zodiac and away from all the other kiteboarders. Stunning place to learn and hone your skills.
By the end of my lesson I was fairly comfortably getting up wind and starting to nail my transitions.
The hot tub after was the icing on the cake. Can't wait to go back.
I've taken lessons in Spain, Mexico and on Vancouver Island. These guys are great operators, you go out into the Sound on a zodiac and away from all the other kiteboarders. Stunning place to learn and hone your skills.
By the end of my lesson I was fairly comfortably getting up wind and starting to nail my transitions.
The hot tub after was the icing on the cake. Can't wait to go back.
Written July 16, 2020
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Mich G
4 contributions
Sep 2021
Ariel Kiteboarding is an AMAZING company. All the staff (office people, instructors and owner) are super nice. They greet you when you get there and help you right away.
I have done many upwind drops and have ha the best experience with them. When you think you're all prepared and have everything, the instructors come even more prepared as in my instance. (I had a 9m and really needed a 12m and they brought it)
The staff work together to give you the best experience.
When you do an upwind drop, it's not just an upwind drop. They REALLY take care of you.
So thank you to all who work there :)
I have done many upwind drops and have ha the best experience with them. When you think you're all prepared and have everything, the instructors come even more prepared as in my instance. (I had a 9m and really needed a 12m and they brought it)
The staff work together to give you the best experience.
When you do an upwind drop, it's not just an upwind drop. They REALLY take care of you.
So thank you to all who work there :)
Written September 6, 2021
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roger b
Dunnet, UK3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
I booked a 3 hour kite surfing private lesson with a boat to myself ( as per website) only it didn't turn out that way. It was just over 2 hours and I didn't have a boat to myself. Despite paying 561 dollars the boat took two other kiters to upwind drops during my lesson. They paid only around 66 and 88 dollars. They had kites pumped up onboard and dropped off first and I lost half an hour. I am the main client so that really is unacceptable. I timed when my kite lesson started ie when inflating the kite on the boat and I was pulled back on board after 2hrs 10mins. I was advised at booking it takes 10 or so mins in and out for the boat to get upwind so the minimum should have been 2hrs 40mins. Later the company said they have to taxi slower in the dock area and it now takes 15mins each way, so the max time is now 2hrs 30mins. I was disappointed as i had plenty energy left to kite more and i was denied it. Also despite emailing all my details the team at office only knew my name. I did get some useful tips on kiting upwind and control but the overall service was poor. It's poor value for money at 259 dollars per hour. The company owners were not present at the office but did correspond later to my concerns. They argued that the boat was out for 3hrs 20mins dock to dock and that should have been ok. This misses the point, the extra 154 dollars paid by the upwinders should have given 49 mins more time if you use my 3hrs, 561dollar rate. To try and squeeze private client and 2 droppers into 3hrs lesson slot time is scandalous. They also said they changed my booking from private to semi private on the day as a friend joined for an upwind drop. None of this was communcited to me on the day. They said I should afterwards resolve with the friend, but that's a bit odd as he would had to agreed to pay additional ~200 dollars. I didn't even know if we would go on the same boat! The owners offered me 31dollars refund if I removed a negative review, and 10mins lesson credit (i live 4000miles away). I didn't accept the bribe and prefer to review honestly. So if you are thinking of booking a private 3hrs, beware it will be max 2hrs 30mins lesson and also I would strongly refuse any upwind droppers to be accommodated unless you have a guarantee you won't lose time and they add 25mins PER dropper.
Written July 30, 2024
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rk1234
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Only great things to say about these guys!! We called these guys in a panic late into the evening as we were stranded on the other side of the river due to loosing our Kayak. They came and picked us up within 30 mins (even though they were closing down for the day) AND they even found our Kayak for us!!
Absolute amazing people, extremely professional, and just an over all unreal service. Super thankful to have met these guys!!
You can tell these guys have a passion for water sports. I would highly recommend there services!!
Absolute amazing people, extremely professional, and just an over all unreal service. Super thankful to have met these guys!!
You can tell these guys have a passion for water sports. I would highly recommend there services!!
Written October 11, 2022
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Kevin_T_England
Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
Aug 2020
I have been kite boarding for many years throughout the world and as I worked my way up to advanced, I have experienced three different kite boarding schools.
I have found Aerial Kite boarding to have skilled professionals with high safety standards. They also have an excellent teaching technique. I referred a friend for his first lesson to learn the sport and after two sessions, he loves it and is excelling.
I highly recommend Dan and his team if you want to get into this sport!
I have found Aerial Kite boarding to have skilled professionals with high safety standards. They also have an excellent teaching technique. I referred a friend for his first lesson to learn the sport and after two sessions, he loves it and is excelling.
I highly recommend Dan and his team if you want to get into this sport!
Written August 27, 2020
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Douglas B
1 contribution
Mar 2021
Had an awesome time taking lessons with both Dan and Zach! Both of them made the experience so smooth and fun. Both prioritized safety and progression which got myself up and riding confidently very quickly. I would definitely recommend anyone to take their lessons with Aerial kiteboarding! Looking forward to eventually going back for the advanced lessons. I did have solo lessons but I’m sure doing it with a group would be just as fun! Very laid back and welcoming atmosphere at this location.
Written April 24, 2021
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Keanu Chan
2 contributions
Sep 2022
As an avid 15 year-old kiteboarder, I am keen to get better every session. To do this, it is great to have a place with strong and steady wind like Squamish. However, it is even better to have place and staff like Squamish Watersports. Now, I come to Squamish to train with Daniel knowing that every session I will learn skills I cannot learn anywhere else. The staff are not only accommodating, but incredibly knowledgeable about the sport. Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate, or advanced kiteboarder, you will have something to learn and fun to have! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!
Written September 5, 2022
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Darren C
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Kiteboarding was a blast! Antoine was incredibly fun and supportive, the best teacher my friend and I could have asked for. While the conditions were quite windy (especially for beginners), Antoine provided us with helpful advice and recommendations to keep us safe and allow us to make the most of our time on the water.
Written May 21, 2024
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Ruthie E
8 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
From Marcel’s help on the phone to book our trip to fit in with our schedule to ‘Captain Will’ with his knowledge , humour and expertise to being able to use the hot tub and BBQ facilities when back at shore , top marks go from all of four of us
For a fab 3 hour private tour of Howe Sound . Stunning scenery, Seals aplenty and 4
Hump backed whales were the icing on the cake. Thoroughly recommended!! Squamish Watersports rock!
For a fab 3 hour private tour of Howe Sound . Stunning scenery, Seals aplenty and 4
Hump backed whales were the icing on the cake. Thoroughly recommended!! Squamish Watersports rock!
Written September 6, 2024
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Wheres the best place to camp with a trailer around Squamish?
Written May 29, 2016
Is this a good place to write a review?
Written May 29, 2015
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