School Information

In our 10th year of operation, founded in 2000 by Tim Blanchard. We have pioneered the sport in Southwestern Ontario and are commited to the continued promotion of kiteboarding in the Great Lakes and Southern Ontario. With over 750 lessons taught and 5000+ hours of combined lesson and riding time, Tim Blanchard is your kiteboarding authority in Ontario.

Surf Culture Canada at a Glance:

• A maximum 2-1 instructor-student ratio to ensure the highest standards of safety.
• PASA certified instruction from instructors familiar with the local conditions.
• Boat support (21 foot Cabin Cuddy and 12ft zodiac) used for all lessons to ensure a prime lesson location, regardless of the wind direction.
• Utilize high quality gear from the top kiteboarding manufacturers.
• The best kiteboarding lesson locations in the Great Lakes, only accessible by boat.
• Instructors certified in CPR and First Aid.
• 9th season of operation; since summer 2000 (1st in Great Lakes and Canada)
• Head Instructor/Owner: Tim Blanchard B.Sc, B.Ed, High School Science Teacher (Naish team rider since 2001) Wipika Cerified in 2001, PASA in 2002

School Operation:

• Water Lessons: April 15 - October 1
• Snow Lessons : Dec 15 - Feb15
• Snow Clinics : Dates to be announced depending on weather

Office located in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada

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• Kiteboarder Magazine
• OLN
• CBC Radio
• Global TV
• Intersections Magazine (Mazda)
• Local TV interviews

21 ft Surf Culture School Boat