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1st Annual ~ Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational

Not too late to join us in the water or on the beach Oct 25 and 26! Check out the Facebook page for upcoming news, including opportunities to compete, donate to charity, volunteer, support or just cheer your friends on! https://www.facebook.com/events/1507391306144970/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming Lots of info on the contest website as well!     **About the event** A fun, competitive event for talented and committed standup paddle surfers in Canada and beyond! ~ Tofino, BC- Tofino Paddle Surf is excited to announce the 1st Annual Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational, presented by Wolf in the Fog and the support of sponsors, friends, and volunteers. The fun, competitive event invites talented and committed standup paddle surfers in Canada and beyond to shred the waves in Tofino on October 25 & 26, 2014. Qualifying surfers are stoked, educated, and part of our epic and growing…

October – surf month in Tofino!

check out Tourism Tofino for some great October deals, including accoms/paddleboarding packages with us! http://www.tourismtofino.com/surfmonth2014 Stoked to be part of the surf month campaign!! http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/ultimate+guide+Tofino/10205445/story.html  

Rollout event for the new Surf SUP and Touring SUP program in Tofino! October 6-11, 2014.

       SUP Surf & Touring Program Rollout Event in Tofino, BC this October!     Hello SUP instructors!Paddle Canada is hosting a one-time only Rollout event for the new Surf SUP and Touring SUP program in Tofino! October 6-11, 2014. Last winter, the SUP committee developed and released new and much improved Surf and Touring programs. Each has two skill levels, two instructor levels and two instructor-trainer levels. October 6-8 will be the Touring SUP program. Immediately following that is the Surf SUP program on October 9-11. Individuals may choose to attend one or both, based on their goals and experience. Your goals may be to achieve the instructor certification or instructor-trainer certification – each is available based on performance. Each course (Surf or Touring) costs $500.   The goal of this Rollout program is to ‘jump start’ a number…

Explore Magazine’s feature on our ‘Vargas Island Adventure’

Check out EXPLORE MAGAZINE’S FEATURE ON OUR VARGAS EXPEDITION!! Join Catherine Bruhwiler of Tofino Paddle Surf and Norm Hann of Mountain Surf Adventures as they combine years of professional experience for the trip of a lifetime! This 4 day expedition will explore, take in Clayoquot Sounds wild beauty, exploring the coastline of Vargas Island. Islands and white sand beaches, calm bays and perfect waves to surf await. Camp under the stars where the mountains rim the horizon. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bears, wolves, salmon, shorebirds, seals, eagles, whales, fish, intertidal life. A short walk off the beach takes you into the rare old growth forest under a canopy of giant cedars. Clayoquot Sound is a BC Provincial Park located around Tofino. Vargas Island lies within Clayoquot Sound and the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-hulth First Nations. This tour provides an ideal location…

Coastal Touring and Navigation Course – September 21- 23!!

EXPLORE TOFINO ON A PADDLEBOARD!! This 3 day course provides the theory and skills for paddleboard journeying and touring in coastal areas. Using the picturesque Clayoqout Sound and the coastline of Tofino’s white sand beaches as our classroom we will focus on weather forecasting, trip planning, currents & tides, launching and landing in surf, and improving skills and paddling technique. Adventure and explore the endless waterways around Tofino on your board with expert instruction and enthusiastic guides Catherine Bruhwiler from Tofino Paddle Surf and Norm Hann of Norm Hann Expeditions. When: September 21- 23, 2014 *Downwind Clinic on Monday 1-4 pm (see info below) can be taken on it’s own or as part of the course Prerequisite: Advanced Flatwater SUP course or equivalent experience Price: $575 Double Occupancy $675 Single Occupancy (ask us about our local’s rates) Time: Starts Sunday…

Paddle Club time change for SEPTEMBER!

Thursday nights Local’s Only PADDLE CLUB – $10 for board and paddle – 6pm – 8pm!!! getting dark earlier these days….

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Tofino Paddle Surf hats! Love these! cloth and foam…    

SUP Fishing Nights and Derby Starts this Wednesday!

  A Standup Paddle Board is an amazing and sustainable way to travel and fish. During late summer, enjoy a new way to fish from your paddleboard. When the salmon are jumping in the bay at sunset, there’s no rush like catching a salmon from your SUP. Fishing Evenings: WEDNESDAYS 7pm – 9pm (Aug 13 through September 24) Price: $15.00 + GST Includes: Board & paddle. Wetsuits can be rented at an additional cost of $10 + GST (includes boots). Fishing rods available for rent $10 + GST. Limited availability. Prerequisite: No paddleboarding experience necessary, ability to swim highly recommended. Valid fishing license is mandatory. They can be bought at Method Marine in Tofino. If Wednesday evenings don’t work for you or you would like to paddle more often, ask us about our awesome Borrow a Board Program for locals…

SUP Fishing Nights and Derby Starts NEXT Wednesday!

Fishing Evenings: WEDNESDAYS 8pm – 9pm (Aug 13 through September 24)   A Standup Paddle Board is an amazing and sustainable way to travel and fish. During late summer, enjoy a new way to fish from your paddleboard. When the salmon are jumping in the bay at sunset, there’s no rush like catching a salmon from your SUP. Fishing Evenings: WEDNESDAYS 7pm – 9pm (Aug 13 through September 24) Price: $15.00 + GST Includes: Board & paddle. Wetsuits can be rented at an additional cost of $10 + GST (includes boots). Fishing rods available for rent $10 + GST. Limited availability. Prerequisite: No paddleboarding experience necessary, ability to swim highly recommended. Valid fishing license is mandatory. They can be bought at Method Marine in Tofino. If Wednesday evenings don’t work for you or you would like to paddle more often, ask us about our awesome Borrow…

Downwind SUP Course – September 22

Looking for something to do on those windy summer days? Want to ‘surf’ your SUP where there aren’t many breaking waves? Join us and guest instructor Norm Hann to experience the rush of downwind paddle boarding. It is the perfect blend of the skill and fun of surfing and the fitness and exploration of paddle boarding. These courses are designed for paddlers who want to take their SUP skills, paddling techniques, and touring, surfing or fitness to the next level. Learn surfing techniques as they pertain to downwinding, including reading winds and waves, and work on your efficient forward stroke. Learn to efficiently use the power of the wind and ocean to surf miles and miles of swell along our coasts. “One of the best workouts you can get on a SUP” – Norm Hann Dates: Monday, September 22, 2014, 1…