HOW do YOU WANT to LEARN?

To meet the needs of students, Northwoods E-Foils offers a number of different options for learning. Before hitting the water, for the first time, all students must complete a safety screening and waiver, and all sessions will begin with basic ground training and a safety brief. Apart from that, students will also need to determine what sort of instructions they might prefer based upon group size, venue preference, and/or experience level. Students or group representatives are asked to review the pricing chart and complete the screening form as included below.

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"Ground Training" & Safety Brief

Safety, safety, safety. Like it or not, ALL lessons begin with safety and a briefing. Sure, you could show up with the latest Wisconsin boater's regulation pamphlet committed to memory, but with E-foiling, there are things that neither the government nor your mother have yet to warn you about. All students will be made aware of hazards on, in, and above the water... of ALL types, be they seen and unforeseen.

"One on One" Singles Sessions

Are you shy? A perfectionist? Short on time? An undecided buyer trying to hone in on equipment brands and gear? Frustrated in dealing with a more dynamic group lesson? A lonely trendsetter that couldn't find a companion with your sense of adventure? Whatever the reason you are learning alone, maybe a "one on one" singles E-Foiling lesson would be best for you if sharing time with other students just isn't on your radar.

"House Call" Lesson Sessions

Some people are more comfortable in their own homes or back yards... and the same can be said for lakes. Maybe you know your waters down to every lily pad, cattail, stone, and stump, and would like to try E-foiling with a "home field advantage", so to speak. Maybe you've got guests that you'd like to treat to a lesson and others to entertain as lessons are underway. Whatever the reason, NorthWoods E-foils does make house calls.

"Free-for-all" Group Sessions

Let's face it: sometimes trying to attain some measure of cohesion in group activities is like herding cats... or maybe fish. People learn at different rates, have different levels of stamina, and exhibit different interests. While we can commit to giving all students equal time and attention, group lessons offer ample flexibility where less structure might prove to benefit all students participating.

"Explorer" Touring Sessions

Because every E-foil ride is a lesson unto itself, "touring" lessons are offered for those wanting to practice their foiling without a whistle-blasting coach telling them to do much of anything. For those that want to learn at their own pace or those that could not check their own E-foil gear and batteries with their luggage, NorthWoods E-foils is offering a way to give them back their freedom... even though the tours are chaperoned.

"Tag Team" Couples Sessions

"Tag Team" sessions are not just for professional wrestlers, for codependent relationships, or romantically involved couples, they actually have some practical advantages. By taking turns with another student, you'll get to learn from their mistakes away from the E-foil, and apply what you've learned when it's your turn. Board sharing and taking turns also gives you time to rest and reflect between tries.

What does it take to LEARN to E-Foil?

As intimidating as it may appear or sound, the path to learning to E-foil isn’t beyond your reach. The basics entail:

An introduction to basic hydrofoil principles and E-foil board anatomy.
A day of sobriety (you can’t learn walk on water if you can’t walk a straight line on the pavement).
Basic safety gear (PFD and helmet available with your lesson).
Situational awareness of local waters, shorelines, traffic, and hazards.
An e-foil board (included with lessons), a few helpful pointers, and the ability to follow simple instructions.
Compliance to Wisconsin’s boating regulations (e-foils are presently classified as personal watercraft).
An adventurous can-do attitude and willingness to get a little wet!

While those are the bare minimum requirements, there is the matter of planning and logistics, which the screening form below is designed to help you navigate so that you and your family and friends can join you in an epic lesson of a lifetime! Those booking lessons (via button beneath the Lesson and Tour Pricing Schedule) should at a minimum review factors pertaining to lesson planning below before booking.

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E-FOIL SESSION SIGNUP AND SCREENING FORM

The student signup and screening form below includes a mixture of obligatory and optional information that is either required or beneficial for lesson planning and/or emergency response in the unlikely event of accident. Critical information listed below is identified on waivers need not be provided on this electronic form but must be provided in full prior to e-foil session start. Failure to include relevant information as requested on this form may result in either session delay, cancellation, or suspension without advanced notice. Multiple party groups should submit individual rider statistics requested below (age, weight, gender, height, experience) via multiple form submission (using the same single point email and phone contact information) or via email. Addition of unidentified persons at the time of lesson may result in delay of lesson and reduced riding time or outright exclusion of extra member if rider is deemed to be unqualified. All information collected on this form is used for the sole purpose of lesson session planning and/or emergency will not be shared with third parties.

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How many riders or students are in your group?

Note: Factors such as board availability, choice of venue, and lesson time allocated may impose limits upon viable group sizes.

Which best describes your group / session preferences?

Note: Couples, groups, and comingled and "tag team" sessions offer the best rates but students will receive commensurate with group sizes and needs, with booking priorities granted to groups and comingled parties.

How would you describe your schedule constraints?

To the extent practical, lessons will be booked on a "first come, first served" basis with deference granted to group and comingled parties.

What are your session duration preferences?

What are your session start time preferences?

Viable start times may be contingent upon other bookings, requested duration, group size, board quantity deployed, and venue. Exact times are negotiable.

Date Preference #1

Specify first preference of lesson (DD/MM)

Date Preference #2

Specify second preference of lesson day (DD/MM)

Date Preference #3

Specify third preference of lesson day (DD/MM)

Which best describes your session location / venue preferences?

Note: Preferred venues are subject to instructor review and approval.

Which best describes your preferred E-foiling venue location?

Note: All locations proposed by student subject to review. Mobilization charges may apply to locations distant from Minocqua. See pricing notes above. See bottom of page for further site screening questionnaire.

Name *

First

Last

All personal information recorded on this form is for planning purposes only and will not be shared with third parties. First name and last initial or last name and first initial are sufficient for this form and session planning purposes.

How / skill

Gender

Male
Female

Phone / SMS Number *

Email *

Approximate Student / Rider Weight

To the extent practical, equipment is side to rider weight and may reduce equipment range and session time. Most equipment and gear is sized and designed for a maximum rider weight of 250 lbs. Riders exceeding this weight should contact NWSE directly for more specific screening.

Approximate Student / Rider Height

Rider height can impact equipment sizing / handling / optimization.

Age of Student / Rider

E-foiling is fun for all ages, but older riders may have more difficulty mounting upon the board.

Emergency contact phone number

Emergency contact name

First

Last

Emergency contact relation to student

Family, friend, scoutmaster, priest, doctor, etc.

Do you have any preexisting medical conditions that might result in loss of motor control, impaired judgement, or compromised situational awareness, and if so, describe condition in the field below.?

e.g., disabilities, seizures, medication prescriptions, heart conditions, allergies, eyesight, injuries, vertigo, etc.)

Do you have any preexisting medical conditions that might be triggered or exacerbated by falling into the water or on to the foil board, and if so, describe condition in the field below?

e.g., disabilities, seizures, medication prescriptions, heart conditions, allergies, eyesight, injuries, vertigo, etc.)

What motivates you to take an e-foil lesson?

Inspiration: Saw it in person or on a video and now I must try it for myself.
Boredom: Been there, done that... there's nothing else new to do up here!
Personal growth: I LOVE a challenge!
Social influence: Peer pressure or coercion via family member or friend.
External influence: The power of suggestion via advertisement.
Adventure: Curiosity about the sport or wanting to try something new.
Addiction: I've tried it before and can't get enough.
Other: Describe in the field below

There is no right or wrong answer to this, and you can pick more than one answer.

Elaborate as to "why" if so desired:

Rider objectives: Why do you want to take an e-foil lesson?

Introduction
Try before I buy
Bucket list activity
Social bonding - family / friend activity
Guided nature tour
Exploration / adventure
More practice
Gear testing
Other: Describe in the field below

There is no right or wrong answer to this, and you can pick more than one answer.

Elaborate as to objective if not previously identified:

How much foiling or e-foiling experience do you presently have?

On a scale of 1 to 10, rate your e-foil riding knowledge and experience level:

Selected Value: 0