Lessons
Over 20+ years of experience as an athlete and instructor for wind and watersports. Dan has taught numerous lessons as well as camps and retreats.
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Private 1-on-1 Coaching
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Use of all gear necessary for the lesson
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2-Way Communication Bluetooth helmets so that instructors & students can chat throughout the lesson.
SUP Foil 2.0
Progression
Are you ready to take your foil boarding into the Columbia River "Gorge" for a downwind SUPfoil? Dan has a proven one-on-one system of instruction that is designed to be safe and take you through the steps and techniques needed to get on the swell, get the board up on the foil, and how to link the bumps for the ultimate hydrofoiling experience.
$220
$170 1.5 hours with your own equipment
Foil 101 Foundation
Starting behind a personal watercraft or on an efoil board using tested and high-quality gear along with Dan's instruction gives each participant the maximum chance of learning to foil on the first session. Using larger foils and slow speeds, each participant gets a chance to master the basics of keeping the board "on foil". This clinic will get more granular in the fine points of establishing a plane on foil, pitch control, roll center stabilization, and safe falling techniques. By the end of the lesson, participants should be ready to start learning on their own or choose to take foil 2.0 if their goal is to SUP Paddle Foil into waves or downwind conditions.
2-hours $340.00 *
*This lesson will include a driver and
jetski.
Wing Foil 101
Foundation
This course takes place in the stunning, fresh, and protected waters of the iconic Columbia River Gorge. As you glide along the water, your instructor will be guiding you verbally through the 2-way communication helmets, offering live instructions, modifications, and cheat codes to make learning the sport considerably less time-consuming, painful, and frustrating. Learning to wing foil takes more than just 2 hours to master, and this course will lay the foundation, giving you a road map to mastering the sport on your own or with subsequent lessons, which can substantially shorten the time it takes to learn. If you want to take the absolute fastest track to learning and love having an instructor with you the entire time, please look into our multi-session deals. What you can expect: We’ll start on land, covering the basics like safe wing handling, sailing fundamentals, hand placement, and body positioning. Once we hit the water, we'll focus on all the essential basic skills you will need to get you wing foiling, such as:
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Deep water remounts
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Wing handling techniques
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Self-recovery and rescue skills
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Turning and changing direction
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Footwork and body, board, balance techniques
This course unfolds in the breathtaking, serene embrace of the Columbia River Gorge — a place where the water runs deep and calm, and the wind seems to cheer you on. As you glide across the surface, your instructor will be right there with you (through your 2-way communication helmet), offering accurate, insightful guidance, helpful tips, and a few secret “cheat codes” to make your learning journey much quicker, more fun, and way less frustrating than learning on your own. We’ll begin on solid ground (approx 20min), where you’ll get a feel for the essentials — from safe wing handling, how to re-launch, and wing-controlled steering, to deep water remount and kneeling to standing transition while being pulled by the wing. Once you’re ready to take that first dip, we’ll move to the water and dive directly into the skills that will have you up and riding in no time, including: Re-mounting your board after a fall in deep waterMastering the flow of wing handling and the "wing flip"Learning different techniques for waterstart to discover what works best for your style and body movementLearning to stay upwind, in taxi mode (not on foil), and turn around downwind (gybe) and return to shore/starting pointLearning the "pop-up" to go from Taxi to Foil modeEach of our courses will meet the participant where they are at in their skill development, and will build on those skills to advance them to the next level. Your instructor will also be offering personalized recommendations and tuning tips to match your unique style and goals, whether you're just starting or dreaming of your next big wing-foiling adventure. More than just a lesson, this is your chance to connect with the magic of the Gorge, feel the joy of learning something new, and walk (or foil!) away with the confidence to chase the wind wherever it calls. We can’t wait to share this experience with you. Let’s get you flying.
If you are purchasing the 3-Pack of classes, you will book only your first class today. You can book your second two classes during your first class, or you can call to book the second two. The remaining two classes must be used within 60 days of the first booking date.
Wing Foil 2.0
Progression
You’re up and riding — you’ve felt that first rush of lift, the glide, the quiet thrill of flight. Now you’re hungry for more: more flow, more finesse, more freedom. Whether you're looking to explore the open water of the Columbia River’s main channel or wanting to level-up your toeside riding, gybes, tachs, or even jumps, this advanced session is your invitation to get there with intention and joy.
This isn’t a cookie-cutter lesson — it’s a co-creation. We’ll meet you exactly where you are, building on your strengths and supporting the areas where you want to grow. Maybe you’re curious about riding downwind and linking swells, or you’re ready to nail that first fluid transition from toeside back to heelside on foil. Maybe you just want to feel more dialed-in with your gear to gain confidence or prepare for a big trip. During this lesson, your instructor will be out in the water riding with you, providing live instructions, and guiding you to the very best location to work on whichever skill you desire. From flatwater, which is great for dialing in your first gybes to toeside, tachs, and building switchfoot confidence or to check out the huge swell in the main channel of the Columbia River, which offers a chance to "Downwind" and surf river swell which is very unique and what makes "The Gorge" such an amzing place to wing foil and progress you riding skills.
Here in the Gorge, with its ever-changing moods and world-class conditions, you’ll have the chance to deepen not just your skills, but your connection to the sport. Bring your setup if you’d like — we’ll help you dial it in for optimal performance, adjust the little things that make a big difference, and find that perfect harmony between you, your wing, and the wind.
This is your next step — a chance to ride with more ease, more style, and more confidence. Looking for maximum results, consider booking a series of lessons for the best chance of mastering the skills that will make your wing foil riding and learning progression that much more enjoyable.
