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Beach Livin’ Weekend Camp NEW!!! (beginners to advanced)

Join Tofino Paddle Surf and Coastal Bliss Yoga for an epic weekend at the beach and on the water.  Fun and fitness are the goals and there is no better way to spend a weekend then having a guide lead you through beach yoga, flat water and SUP surfing, a fitness adventure and a SUP Yoga class*. All classes accommodate men and women with experience at all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced.  *optional – the SUPyoga class can be swapped out for a yoga class at Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio When: Every Weekend July and August Weekend Itinerary Saturday: 8-9 am Beach Yoga 9-11 am Intro Standup Paddleboarding Instructional Tour (flatwater- beginner to advanced) 2 – 4:30 pm SUPSurf Lesson (see info above) Sunday: 8-9 am SUPYoga class OR a  2 hour Paddleboard and Paddle Rental between 9am-6pm 2-4 pm Fitness Adventure or Yoga Class at Coastal Bliss Studio (times TBA)…

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June 12, 2014

Downwind Race – Alberni Canal, June 14

Paddle from China Creek till Canal Beach in Port Alberni – about 9km. Fun race for people that are just starting out – at the beach Kids race Food vendors at the beach Draw prizes BBQ

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May 13, 2014

Coastal Touring and Navigation Course – June 20-22 – 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: June 20-22, 2014 Prerequisite: Advanced Flatwater SUP course or equivalent experience Time: Starts Friday evening Includes: Paddle Canada SUP Coastal Journeying Certification, ocean front accommodations, Video Analysis, Coastal Journeying Surf Swag Bag sponsored by Quiksilver, FCS, Tofino Brewing and more. -Board and wetsuit rental packages available. -Contact us to confirm your spot and receive…

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May 6, 2014

Coastal Touring and Navigation Course – June 20-22 – 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: June 20-22, 2014 Prerequisite: Advanced Flatwater SUP course or equivalent experience Time: Starts Friday afternoon Includes: Paddle Canada SUP Coastal Journeying Certification, ocean front accommodations, Video Analysis, Coastal Journeying Surf Swag Bag sponsored by Quiksilver, FCS, Tofino Brewing and more. -Board and wetsuit rental packages available. -Contact us to confirm your spot and receive…

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April 21, 2014

Get on the Water! this APRIL in Tofino…

Get on the water this APRIL with Tofino Paddle Surf and other awesome water adventures in Tofino. Check out details on #getonthewater at Tourism Tofino

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April 18, 2014

Daily Group Instructional INLET Tour NEW!!! (beginners to advanced)

Join Tofino Paddle Surf on our NEW 2 hour introductory paddleboarding tour of Tofino’s protected and calm INLET areas. Experience the wildlife, scenery and excitement of paddleboarding in this unique and inspiring ecosystem. This tour includes a 3 day pass for Tofino Botanical Gardens and we initiate our paddle from the pristine beaches in the gardens. We have a guest…

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March 31, 2014

Rogue Paddleboards come to Tofino!

Looking forward to all the shred sessions ahead of us with our new friends at Rogue! Check out there awesome site and great lineup of boards at www.roguesup.com

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January 13, 2014

Vargas Island Adventure Tour June 13-16, 2014!

Start Planning ahead for an awesome adventure next Spring!!! Vargas Island Adventure Tour with Catherine and Norm   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…

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September 6, 2013

This coming week at Tofino Paddle Surf!

This coming week at Tofino Paddle Surf!DAILY 9-11am & 1-3pm – Intro to Paddleboarding Instructional Tour DAILY Monday 8-9am SUPyoga THURSDAY 1:30-3:30pm Big Tree Trail Tour THURSDAY 7-9pm Local’s Paddle Club SATURDAY 4-6pm Westcoast Adventure TourFor more info see http://tofinopaddlesurf.com/stand-up-paddle-board-tours/paddle-board-day-tours/ call or text us at 250 266 1997 email [email protected]

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August 6, 2013

Vargas SUP Expedition

Check out the Tofino Paddle Surf Facebook page for some fun photos from our Vargas Island Self Supported SUP Expedition last month. Thanks for the fun times, Norm Norman John Hann, Pascale Fromente, and Zak Cross! Thanks to the sun gods for SOME great weather and to Kristian Pearson, Starboard SUP and ROXY for the great gear. And to the Edge for the body fuel The Edge Food Energy . Can’t wait to do it again! Check out Norm Hann Expeditions for the full story.  See dates for upcoming trip this fall with Norm and Catherine on our Mulitday Trip Paddle Adventures page.  Limited availability.

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June 29, 2013