Jim DeMarco

Teaches at Captain Kirk's

Jim DeMarco is originally from Windsor, Ontario and started windsurfing on The Great Lakes in 1978. After graduating from Medical School at University of Western Ontario, he moved to the West Coast of Canada for an internship in ER and Sports Medicine. Jim works (occasionally!) and lives in Whistler but spends most of the time pursuing his wind and wave passion in places like La Ventana, The Gorge, Oregon Coast and Maui. He started kiteboarding in 2002 and discovered La Ventana in 2005 - and after an amazing session on the water, while sipping one of Kirk's famous margaritas, was convinced to become a partner in this special place...construction of Casa Palmas started shortly after. With the addition of Casita Las Palmas and a studio suite, Jim can be frequently found enjoying the resort with family, friends and guests!