Surf Culture Canada

10/18/2026

08/30/2026

📖 A piece of Great Lakes kiteboarding history…

In 2004, The Kiteboarder Magazine featured Lake St. Clair in an article titled “Lake St. Clair – Exploring the Midwest Slicks.” Written by Joe Bidawid with photography by Ryan Riccitelli, it showcased what many of us already knew—Lake St. Clair was becoming one of North America’s premier kiteboarding destinations.

➡️ Swipe to watch a video from those early days.

Long before hydrofoils, wings, GPS watches, or action cameras, this was the heart of the Great Lakes kiteboarding scene. Riders from Ontario and Michigan gathered whenever the wind lined up, helping build a community that would inspire generations of kiters.

These sessions weren’t just about learning a new sport—they helped establish Lake St. Clair as one of the most recognized flat-water kiteboarding locations in North America.

A huge thank you to Joe Bidawid, Ryan Riccitelli, and everyone who was part of those pioneering years for documenting and growing the sport.

If you were there, or remember these sessions, tag yourself or someone who helped shape the early Great Lakes kiteboarding community. We’d love to hear your memories.

🌊 Here’s to the pioneers—and to everyone still chasing the wind today.

08/21/2026

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

If anyone wants to come out tomorrow to Cedar Island Beach on Lake Erie just west of Kingsville to try a FoilDrive setup or Downwind Board in very small waves - message me at 519-919-7907.

Planning for 10am -2pm as weather looks potentially unsettled in the afternoon, but will go later if the weather holds out.

05/11/2026

If I have helped you in your kite or wing journey, I would greatly appreciate it if you left a Google review for me. In the past I relied only on word of mouth for advertising, but since I have no Google reviews, I often do not show for searches of kite lessons in Ontario.

https://g.page/r/Cd-WG5lGTALUEBM/review

Thank you,

10/19/2025

8m conditions at cedar island beach. Get it this morning while the surf is up!

07/15/2025

Selling my Naish 1040 Jet HA with 75cm High Modulus Carbon Mast and 2 rears.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CTfDMPexQ/

07/01/2025

If you are looking for a foilboard (SUP/DW, wing, prone or wakefoil) I have several I am parting with.

Here is the listing:

Foilboards for sale - listed largest to smallest 1. AK Nomad Downwind board (carbon construction) - 7ft x 23in x 5.4in

06/29/2025

If anyone wants to get out behind the boat or try the efoil, I plan to be at cedar beach in Kingsville this afternoon. Sent me a text at 519-919-7907