Who we are

Sam Medysky is part of the first generation of kiteboarding groms, having learned the sport in 1998 at just eight years old with his father, Daniel, on the sandy shores of Lake Huron. In 2001, Daniel ("Dano") founded one of Canada’s first kiteboarding schools, Kiterider.ca. Immersed in the sport from an early age, Sam quickly progressed and, by 13, won the junior division at the US Open Velocity Games—marking the start of his professional career. He has since claimed seven Canadian national freestyle titles, podiums on the world tour, competed in elite events like the Red Bull King of the Air, and was named the 2014 AWSI Kiteboarder of the Year. Beyond competition, Sam has played a key role in instruction, gear development, and sales, serving as the Canadian distributor for Ozone Wind Sports. After 27 years of chasing the wind around the world, Sam settled on the West Coast and is now based in Squamish, British Columbia. He works as a first responder while continuing to follow his passion for the wind—pushing the boundaries of kiteboarding and foiling, and fostering community engagement through local instruction and events.

Coming from a background of snowboarding, mountain biking, surfing and skateboarding, Tony seeks thrilling activities that are both physically challenging and mentally rewarding. After years of dedication and training on the mountain, Tony discovered wind and water sports to be the perfect complement for the summer months. Tony was immediately hooked on freestyle kiteboarding, wing foiling and now para winging. He has worked three summer seasons for the Squamish Windsport Society doing rescues and shuttles to the infamous Squamish Spit. His passion for all things wind and water related took him to the beaches of Brazil for three consecutive years to train and excel in kite surfing and wing foiling. At every opportunity he travels to Hood River to further develop his skills and knowledge of the sports. Tony has worked privately with students to customize training programs to help them attain their goals on the water. Tony is committed to delivering an organized instructional program to each of his students with enthusiasm and passion. Combined with his deep knowledge of the sports, Tony has an innate ability to observe his students’ body positioning, effectively communicate proper techniques and give valuable feedback to help them be successful on the water. Tony is passionate about drawing other athletes and newcomers of all levels into his orbit, so they too can experience the incredible world of wind and water sports.

The original “West Coast kite kid” born and raised in the small harbour town of Horseshoe Bay in the Sea to Sky region. Jack grew up immersed in the maritime lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest. He began his journey on the water through sailing, racing dinghies competitively and earning two Canadian national titles in the Omni class at a young age of 12.It wasn’t long before Jack discovered kiteboarding, a moment that would shape the rest of his life. From the start, he was all in. The sport quickly became his passion, and he dedicated every possible moment to improving on the water. After graduating high school, Jack committed to kiteboarding full-time, competing internationally while simultaneously completing a Bachelor's degree in International Business through online studies. Jack’s competitive accomplishments are impressive. At just 16, he won the Canadian Junior Freestyle Championship. He went on to claim two national freestyle titles in the men’s open category and achieved top rankings on both the GKA World Tour and the Kite Park League.Beyond competition, Jack has contributed significantly to the kiteboarding community. He served as the manager of the Squamish Windsports Society, where he helped foster a safe and inclusive environment for wind sports enthusiasts across the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Today, Jack continues to pursue his love of wind and water, striving to spend as much time on the water as possible—still chasing wind, waves, and the next challenge.