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A Beginner’s Guide to SUP Surfing

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…

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November 15, 2024

Tuff City SUP Octoberfest 2024 Recap: SUP Surf Nationals & Competition Highlights

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…

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November 9, 2024

SURF & SUP SURF CAMPS 2022

  Rancho Surf Retreat Our first of many surf and SUP surf camps brought to you by Tofino Paddle Surf, Norm Hann Expeditions and Coach Jake hosted at Cox Bay’s Rancho Tofiño. Join us for FIVE DAYS of surf, food, fun and more surf! Includes accommodation, food, surf coaching, video analysis and more!  Learn more…

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February 26, 2022

Surf Retreat for families and groups

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…

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October 23, 2021

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – April 9-11, 2021

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…

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March 15, 2021

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – April 9-11, 2021

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…

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December 15, 2020

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – April 9-11, 2021

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…

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November 20, 2020

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – October 16-18th

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….

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July 16, 2020

PC Touring 2 Instructor Course – Tofino

Join us for a Paddle Canada Touring Certification for Day Tours and Multi Day Trips! May 22-24, 2020 The Paddle Canada Touring 2 Instructor course is for flatwater instructors who have a goal of leading others on day and multi day trips in more dynamic coastal paddling environment. This course focuses on group management, coastal…

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February 28, 2020

Tofino SUP Surf Weekend Course

It’s that time again! Time to think about a trip to Tofino to come surfing with Norman John Hann, Mike Darbyshire and I. (Jake will still be shredding in Costa Rica in April :)) Tofino SUP Surf Course set for April 3 – 5!! More info here : Facebook Event Page or here on Norm’s Website

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December 16, 2019