Outdoor Fitness

For loads of photos and more info on this awesome event that saw 75 kids this first year, please visit the Facebook Event Page!   On behalf of the Bruhwiler family, we want to thank everyone that helped make the First Annual Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic a success. Over 70 kids from all over the island, ranging from ages 11 months to 16 years old, participated in five separate divisions. Every single child got an award and prizes. This event would not have been as successful without the astonishing support of the parents, community, and businesses involved. We would like to thank Wildside Grill for donating food for everyone on the beach, as well as all the following businesses for donations: Common Loaf Bakery, Aftanas Surfboards, SoBo, Whale Center, Tofino Air, Shelter, Jamie’s Whaling Station, Sol Maya, Wolf in the Fog, Celtic Touch Massage, Stormlight Outfitters, Bruhwiler Surf School, Tofino Sea…

Proud to be supporting World Paddle for the Planet Day and Clayoquot Action this SEPTEMBER 13th. Check out the Facebook page or posters for full details and day schedule. Come to the beach and celebrate, participate and support! https://www.facebook.com/WorldPaddleForThePlanetDay http://www.worldpaddlefortheplanet.com Friday, September 12 7 – 8 pm: Welcome and Mingle at Tin Wis Saturday, September 13 8 – 9 am: Tai Chi/Chi Gung 9 – 10 am: Ocean Hour Clean-up 10:30 am – 12 pm: Opening Ceremony 12 – 3 pm: Paddle Paddlers of all types of craft around the world are invited to pick a change they want to see, paddle for that change then commit to it until the change becomes reality! The Tin Wis Resort will host the event on Mackenzie Beach. Event activities will include an opening ceremony, cultural displays, informative…

       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…

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…

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…

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

~ A day at the beach, dedicated to all the mini hardcore Canadian surfers who brave the cold water because they were born to surf!~ Press Release: Tofino, BC, June 30, 2014 – Our family is stoked to announce the First Annual Bruhwiler Kids Classic,, September 20, 2014, with the support of sponsors, friends, and volunteers. The FREE, fun, and competitive event showcases the youngest Canadian surfers who brave the cold waves for their love of surfing.  They are committed to fun times and learning how to shred harder. Some of them just want to be in the water with their friends.  Many of them love to compete and thrive from the excitement of a day at the beach with friends, spectators, sponsors and their families! The Beach Day will run as a one day event in Tofino, using a classic heat/judging…

  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…

  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…

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…