Advanced Skills

Hang 21 returned to Tofino on September 21, 2024, bringing an unforgettable day of surf, boogie boarding, and beachside fun for all ages. Hang 21 is an event created by the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society to bring families together in Tofino for a weekend of surf lessons, social interaction and networking. Thanks to an…

An Interview with Catherine Bruhwiler, Founder of Tofino Paddle Surf. Learn more about Catherine and her SUP and surf career here. What is SUP surfing, when and why did it get popular, and what portion of paddleboarders are surfing? Having grown up surfing in Tofino, I thought SUP surfing would be easy the first time…

Tuff City SUP Surf Event Recap: Octoberfest 2024 and SUP Surf Nationals One of the highlights of this year’s Tuff City SUP Octoberfest was the SUP Surf competition, where skilled riders tested their abilities in Tofino’s famous surf and National Champions were crowned. The event showcased amazing skills, even in bad weather! Lise Richard and…

SUPtoberfest is back!!  Our annual all for fun SUP Surf competition is finally back on from a 2 year break. Excited to have the community get back together here in Tofino for October 8-9, 2022! **Accommodation deals at Tin Wis Best Western Resort & Tofino Motel and Properties** Message us for discount codes. REGISTER HERE: https://liveheats.com/events/11366/registration INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tuffcitysup/ EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/698297084873269

Tofino Paddle Surf is stoked to present a brand new division of the project: RANCHO TOFINO A perfect surf retreat for groups and families wanting a private and laid back location that is very close to the beach and has access to everything you need for your stay in Tofino including discounted surf & standup…

April 9-11, 2021 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast It’s a ways away… but fun to dream of surfing with friends next spring! Join us Norm Hann, Mike Darbyshire and Catherine Bruhwiler and take your surfing or SUP Surfing to the next level over a few days in Tofino! Beginner SUP surfers and surfers…

April 9-11, 2021 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast It’s a ways away… but fun to dream of surfing with friends next spring! Join us Norm Hann, Mike Darbyshire and Catherine Bruhwiler and take your surfing or SUP Surfing to the next level over a few days in Tofino! Beginner SUP surfers and surfers…

April 9-11, 2021 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast It’s a ways away… but fun to dream of surfing with friends next spring! Join us Norm Hann, Mike Darbyshire and Catherine Bruhwiler and take your surfing or SUP Surfing to the next level over a few days in Tofino! Beginner SUP surfers and surfers…

October 16-18th, 2020 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast Enjoy the magic of Tofino and the west coast on our fun and friendly paddle surf weekend. Our weekend is designed to introduce paddlers to the ocean environment with the goal of catching your first wave or improving on your existing surf skill set….

Paddle Canada SUP Advanced Flat Water Instructor Course hosted by us Tofino Paddle Surf on MacKenzie Beach! Few spots left!   A rare and amazing opportunity to join us and SUP Vancouver  in Tofino!   July 4&5   This 2 day course is designed for the advanced paddler who wants to work with us sharing their…