Downwinder – Additional Information:
Get picked up at Pocket Beach, dropped off upwind, and cruise back to your car at your own pace.
What to Bring:
- A towel
- A thermos or water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses with a tether (preferably floatable)
- Warm clothing for before/after (e.g., fleece or polyester)
- A dry bag, if you want to bring your phone or other non-waterproof items
Location:
Pick up at Pocket Beach.
Parking:
Free street parking is available nearby. Please allow extra time during busy periods. See a parking map here.
Hot Tub Use:
Guests are welcome to use the hot tub before or after their experience. Please shower before entering.
Personal Belongings:
Squamish Watersports is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.
Wingfoil Downwinder:
This is an unsupervised shuttle drop into Howe Sound, designed for experienced wingfoilers or those looking to practice their skills on a solo downwinder to Feather Park Beach. Please note that you will be fully on your own during the ride, with no assistance or monitoring.
Staying Connected:
Please remain available by phone until pickup, as minor schedule adjustments or delays may occasionally occur. We may need to contact you with important updates to ensure a smooth shuttle experience.
Wingfoil Downwinder – Setup Options:
Option 1:
Leave your vehicle at the Oceanfront parking lot. Bring your wing without a bag and a fully mounted foil board. Return to our Loggers Lane location fully suited in your wetsuit, sign a waiver, and join the shuttle. You will complete your downwinder and arrive at Feather Park Beach, where your vehicle will be waiting.
Option 2:
Check in at 38124 Loggers Lane to sign a waiver (valid once per season). Park your vehicle at the Oceanfront parking lot. Ensure your foil board is mounted and your wing is deflated (leave the bag in your car). Meet at the designated pickup location fully suited in your wetsuit. You will then take the upwind shuttle and complete your solo downwinder to Feather Park.
Tipping:
As a standard in the industry, we would like to encourage you to tip your guide as you see fit after your experience. Tipping is accepted via cash or e-transfer directly to your guide.
Transport Canada Safety Requirement:
Transport Canada requires all passengers to understand the location and use of onboard safety equipment. Please watch the safety video before your experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X99U8TTVpsA
Safety Equipment Location:
Please ask your guide if you have any questions about the safety equipment on board.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel or reschedule your booking, please notify us at least 48 hours before your scheduled start time. Cancellations made within 48 hours are non-refundable. Requests to reschedule within 48 hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to management approval.
Satisfaction Guarantee:
Your experience matters to us. If you have any concerns, please speak with your instructor or contact us as soon as possible so we can make it right.
If you had a great time on the water, consider tipping your guide and leaving us a review. We would truly appreciate it.