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OPEN WEEKENDS, LONGWEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS   |   rentals, instruction, tours and retail OPEN REMEBARENCE DAY LONGWEEK 10am – 5pm and EVERYDAY by APPOINTMENT!   Just call or text us and we can meet you for RENTALS – INSTRUCTION – RETAIL – TOURS 250 266 1997 or 250 266 1791

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November 4, 2014

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…

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September 5, 2014

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…

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September 4, 2014

September SUP Yoga Programs – start this Friday!

  Join Dede Monette, certified SUP yoga instructor and Tofino Paddle Surf for an afternoon SUP yoga class. Meet at Tofino Paddle Surf, Friday after work. Welcome the weekend with a combination of SUP yoga and ocean exploring. Bring your own wetsuit, a smile and a light snack. See you on the water! Date: 4 weeks of September,Fridays, 5:15-6:30pm *Please arrive 15 minutes before class Where: Meet at Tofino Paddle Surf located at 1119 Pacific Rim Hwy at the Best Western Tin Wis Resort on Mackenzie Beach. Cost: $99 – 4 SUP Yoga Sessions *Maximum 6 participants Ageless, everyone welcome! Includes:  Board and paddle. *All of the lessons and tours include an eco-educational component to encourage understanding, respect and enjoyment of nature. Prerequisite: No paddle boarding or surfing experience necessary, ability to swim highly recommended. *Chris Pouget Photo _____________________ September Kids…

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August 20, 2014

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…

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August 1, 2014

Coastal Touring and Navigation Course – Tofino Weekend

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 afternoon Includes: Paddle…

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July 24, 2014

Beach Livin’ Kids Camps COMING AUGUST 2014!!

  Look for your Life’s a Beach kids day camps and week-long camps coming in August 2014! Bring the kids down to the beach everyday for some fun in water and in the sand. The days of fun with friends and enthusiastic camp leaders include beach play, skills and learning, games, surfing, body boogie boarding and skim boarding, paddle boarding, ocean safety, oceanography, ocean safety, kite flying and any other fun things the kids can dream up for a fun morning in the great outdoors!  Bring the kids to join us into growing into mermaids and watermen! For ages 6-10.  *If you have a child 11 years or older, we will be accepting applicants for volunteer ‘junior councillors’ to join our camps free of charge. When: 9am – 1pm Daily – August 1 – August 31 (July 1 – August 31 in 2015)…

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July 23, 2014

Coastal Touring and Navigation Course – Tofino Weekend

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 Time: Starts Sunday afternoon Includes: Paddle Canada SUP Coastal Journeying Certification, ocean front accommodations, Video Analysis, Coastal Journeying Surf Swag…

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July 17, 2014

Beach Livin’ Weekend Camp EVERY WEEKEND!!! (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 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) **for more info…

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July 17, 2014

Beach Livin’ Weekend Camps ** Starting July 5 & 6

**learn to become a professional beach bum surf * SUP * beach yoga * SUP yoga * outdoor fitness * fun 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 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) **for more info on the individual activities, please click on their links Price: $175.00 + GST  *ask us about our rates for groups of 6 or more. Includes: All equipment included & expert instruction. Paddle Canada Certifications for the Intro SUP and SUP Surf Lesson available upon request.  *contact us for more info on certifications: some special conditions apply. Prerequisite:No paddleboarding or yoga experience necessary, ability to swim highly recommended **Please note that the  Intro Standup Paddleboarding Instructional Tour (or…

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July 1, 2014