Alicia Larue is the co-owner of Wind Rider Kiteboarding, located at the China Creek Campground and Marina near Port Alberni, BC, on Vancouver Island. Windrider provides IKO-certified kiteboarding and winging lessons to new, intermediate and advanced riders. They also have a fully stocked PRO shop should you want to rent or buy new gear. If you get lucky, the local photographer, Dave, might even get you on camera while you are foiling your heart out. 
Visit www.windriderkiteboarding.com if you would like more information.