When unwavering waves insisted they would only tolerate one water-top sport, a straight-shooting sailboat and a bad-boy surfboard found themselves united in cause. Celebrate water sports’ odd couple with today's Groupon: for $40, you get one admission to a three-hour group windsurfing lesson at Windsure Adventure Watersports, located inside the Jericho Sailing Centre compound (an $80 value). Classes are held daily by reservation during August and May, starting at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 4 p.m.

Windsure gives terrain-based Vancouverites the tools to conquer water and air through on-the-water windsurfing classes. The three-hour windsurfing introductory class begins with a lesson in wind geometry, during which students will draw a wind clock in the sand to help them note the nuances of positioning themselves on the windsurfing board. After the half-hour land-based orientation, including additional discussions in sailing theory and self-defense techniques against switchblade-wielding flying fish, students will take to the water to flex windsurfing muscles, using a wider board with smaller sails for beginner-friendly ease.

Unlike kissing cousin windwrestling, windsurfing is more about balance, finesse, and technique than upper-body strength, making the sports ideal for men and women of all muscular makeups. Each class houses no more than six pupils. Lessons include the use of a board, a wetsuit, and a life jacket; students will need to bring their own towel, swimsuit, and water-friendly shoes (flip-flops not allowed).