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World’s Best Way to Wrap a Surfboard Leash

Returning Your Surfboard: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Clean Return Renting a surfboard means you’re sharing equipment with fellow surfers. That’s why it’s essential to return your board in top condition—and that includes wrapping your leash properly. Follow these steps to ensure you leave the board ready for the next surfer. 1. Post-Surf Check: Inspect…

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February 26, 2025

Winter SUP Surfing in Tofino: Embracing the Rain

There’s something special about a rainy February weekend on the water—especially when you’re SUP surfing in Tofino. Tofino Paddle Surf team member Catherine Bruhwiler embraced the winter waves, proving that a little rain only adds to the adventure. As we celebrate Family Day Long Weekend, take a moment to appreciate the people who matter most….

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February 16, 2025

How to Put on a Wetsuit Properly: A Beginner’s Guide

Have you ever struggled to put on a wetsuit? If you’re new to wetsuits, it can feel like a bit of a puzzle. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide to make the process smooth and stress-free. We rent the warmest the most user friendly wetsuits with a variety of of thicknesses…

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February 15, 2025

SPRING SURF CAMP PACKAGES

🌊 Tofino Paddle Surf Day Camps 🌊 Join lifelong surfers who love to ride waves and want to share the stoke. We truly care! From day one, no matter the age or experience, we can lead you step by step at your pace or your private group or family’s pace. Every session builds on the…

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February 6, 2025

Hang 21 Tofino Recap: Surfing, Family Fun & Community – Sept 2024

Hang 21 returned to Tofino on September 21, 2024, bringing an unforgettable day of surf, boogie boarding, and beachside fun for all ages. Hang 21 is an event created by the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society to bring families together in Tofino for a weekend of surf lessons, social interaction and networking. Thanks to an…

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November 15, 2024

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

SUP Self Rescue to Get Back on Your Board Quickly and Safely

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly in the water during a paddle or caught in the surf? Whether you are experiencing a calm day on flat water or the turbulence of moving water, it is important to rescue yourself quickly and safely. It’s one thing to paddle confidently on your board, while it’s another to…

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October 26, 2024

2024 Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic coming June 22

Mark your calendars and lets starting planning, practicing and getting stoked! This year’s Bruhwiler Kids Surf Classic will be held June 22, 2024 8am – 5pm. Registration opens early spring.

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December 23, 2023

SUPtoberfest is back!! Annual SUP Surf Contest – October 8-9, 2022

SUPtoberfest is back!!  Our annual all for fun SUP Surf competition is finally back on from a 2 year break. Excited to have the community get back together here in Tofino for October 8-9, 2022! **Accommodation deals at Tin Wis Best Western Resort & Tofino Motel and Properties** Message us for discount codes. REGISTER HERE: https://liveheats.com/events/11366/registration INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tuffcitysup/ EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/698297084873269

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August 17, 2022