I must have good timing or something, cuz just as I picked up gear to learn kite surf they announce they're going to improve the somewhat intimidating Spit in Sqamish!
It is now official, the District of Squamish has included the Squamish Windsports Park in the budget for this year to the tune of $120,000.00. Now that this hurdle has been overcome work will begin on finishing what was started last year. The plan is to complete the launch, access, and sailing beaches this summer. This will make for a much safer and user-friendly experience when kiting and windsurfing at Squamish.

Winter can take it's sweet time. We know it's coming, so why not stay summer until the last minute, then switch to winter on a dime. Why?

Just got my hands on some kite gear and finally got a chance to get out on the water at The Spit in Squamish. Damn, what a sport. Not many other sports where you can chuck 100ft airs on a whim, where you actually have to try to stay on the earth (or water), and can go absolutely silly speeds with the flick of a wrist (ok, not including crotch rockets).