Wind & Kite Surfing in Squamish
There are very few spots in the world where wind, water, and land merge to provide a flawless environment for both wind and kite surfing. Howe Sound is one of them.
In fact, Squamish is named from the First Nation word Skwxwu7mesh, meaning “Mother of the Wind” and “people of the sacred water”. Typically on a clear summer day, you’ll find a rainbow of windsurfers and kiteboarders on the water.
Where to go
To access the launch area, the Squamish Windsports Society offers a boat shuttle to "Spit Island" from the end of the Squamish Spit road.
It is possible to walk across at low tide, however, all people accessing "Spit Island", whether by shuttle boat or walking must have a valid membership.
With construction ongoing in the Squamish Spit and Waterfront area, conditions and access are changing regularly and access has been challenging. Please keep yourself in the know prior to heading out on the water.
For more information, visit Squamish Windsports Society.
Squamish Watersports offers a shuttle out to the wind for independent kiters as well as rentals and advanced lessons. Their new waterfront facility is fully set up and is equipped with lockers, change room, rinsing showers, hot tub along with their very own dock and private water access.
