Canadian Adventure Camp is a North Ontario coed sleepover summer camp for kids located on a beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes region of Temagami. Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs to children from around the world! Visit site: http://www.canadianadventurecamp.com/ Canadian Adventure Camp 15 Idleswift Drive Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canada info@canadianadventurecamp.com

1. Sail on the Wind and Master
Basic Windsurfing Skills

2. One of kids’ favorite water sports at
summer camp is windsurfing, an
exciting mix of the laid-back feel of
surf sports and the more rules-
based structure of sailing.

3. A challenging, exhilarating way to
glide across the water, windsurfing
is a super addition to lakefront camp
favorites like sailing, canoeing,
kayaking and swimming.

4. A perfect combination of the skills of
sailing and the independence of
surfing, windsurfing has gained a
huge following over the years since
it emerged in California in the
1960s.

5. A single sail is attached to a mast
and boom, calling for the rider to
use wind, weight and balance to zip
across the water.

7. The first thing kids need to know is
a general understanding of sailing
theory and basic windsurfing
techniques.

8. On-the-water practice helps develop
the automatic muscle memory
reactions that lets them stay upright
while skimming along the water
borne by the wind.

9. First, beginners must learn to stand
on the board while holding the
boom and balancing their weight
against that of the sail, a feat that’s
harder than it sounds.

10. The first few rides often include lots
of falls, so when kids finally start to
zip across the lake, it’s an exciting
moment.

11. Once you get the hang of going
straight, it’s time to know how to
turn, which involves a complex
manouvering of sail, wind pressure
and the sailor’s weight.

12. Basic sailing, steering and turning
can be learned in a few hours…

13. …but competency and mastery of
advanced manouvers involves a lot
more practice, and kids love to
practice windsurfing!

15. An awesome addition to summer
camp’s super line up of waterfront
activities, windsurfing offers endless
opportunities to learn new skills.

16. As with all waterfront activities,
campers signing up for windsurfing
should first be able to pass a swim
test.

17. Kids love the thrill of achieving new
levels of board and sail handling,
eventually leading up to the ability
to perform exciting freestyle moves
and simple stunts.

18. Learning to keep your balance,
especially while turning, is a
challenge, and kids love the feeling
of achievement as they hit each
new level of handling the wind and
board.

19. Even paddling around on the board
on a windless summer day is an
idyllic way to spend time with fellow
campers.

21. Always encouraging a fun and
positive environment, talented, well-
qualified summer camp instructors
will provide a structured, friendly
environment for learning the thrill of
riding the wind with just a simple
board and sail.

22. Many instructors were once
campers on the lake themselves,
moving up in skills until they were
old enough to introduce one of their
favorite sports to a new group of
campers.

23. Before heading out onto the lake,
kids learn the basics of water safety,
wind direction, board handling and
rigging and de-rigging.

24. Once they’ve got the background to
move out onto the water, campers
are supervised and assisted by
instructors in motorized patrol
boats.

25. Of course, as in all camp activities,
there’s always time for some
exciting games and friendly races.

26. Camp Walt Whitman in the White
Mountains of New Hampshire is a
coed sleepaway summer camp that
offers all kinds of water sports,
including windsurfing.

27. Visit the site to see photos of our
campers windsurfing on the lake.
http://www.campwalt.com.