Alberta is pretty good for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Probably not for the OP but others chasing the thread title might be interested. Bob's best bet and highasakite.ca are good places to start. Best way to learn is a vacation solely dedicated to practising with a good rental fleet, instructors and WIND. With both sports you can experience carving, planing, surfing, high speed and huge air time. Kite boarding is easier to learn and can be simpler in terms of getting out to the lake with your gear. It is more dangerous but newer kite designs are improving things. Both sports take more than a minor commitment to really start enjoying. Strength and fitness help but skill and experience are 90% of the factor - old men and 100 lb girls can sail circles around anyone with less experience.
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