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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…

HIRING CLOSED FOR 2020 THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZING HUMANS WHO APPLIED! Full time and part time positions as RENTAL COORDINATOR with opportunities to work as SUP and/or SURF INSTRUCTOR with Tofino Paddle Surf, at Mackenzie Beach, Tofino, BC. May/June or July through August and into September if possible. Work, paddle, and surf in Tofino for the summer. Enjoy a fun job at the beach with time to play and take the opportunity to work full time or part time while pursuing a second job in the bustling summer tourism industry. Learn new skills, join us on our surfing and SUP tours and lessons and work towards becoming a guide or surf instructor with some of Canada’s best surfers and longtime local surfers and instructors. Facebook Info Email Resume

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…

Clinics for all ages and levels with Canadian SUP Race Champions!  Tofino SUP Festival & Race #tofinosupfestival #tofinopaddlesurf   Beach Racing Clinic – With Mike Darbyshire South Chesterman Friday June 14 $75 4:30pm-6:30pm – On Water 6:30pm-7:30pm – Tacofino dinner and video review Join National Champion and Pan American Team Canada member Mike Darbyshire for…

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Friend and Tofino Paddle Surf collaborator Mike Darbyshire officially launched his own amazing paddlesports coaching programs! Check out his online based coaching and training programs to all levels. The programs are catered to stand up paddlers looking to get faster, stronger and more efficient. Not just for racing, great for paddlesurfers, downwind paddlers, weekend warriors, etc.

SPOTS OPEN! courses, retreats, adventures, beach yoga **Cougar Annie’s Getaway June 29 – July 2: with Kristy Wright Schell​ (Yoga Professional),  Sarah Glenn​ (Meal Specialist),  Sarah Stoski​ (SUP Guide Specialist),  Catherine Bruhwiler​ (SUP/Surf Guide)   **Beach Yoga at Tofino Paddle Surf: July and August – Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30-10:30am with Coastal Bliss Yoga​ Beach Yoga starts this…

This Friday coming up!   Learn about SUP Racing: hydration, nutrition, gear, conditions, then ocean racing and distance skills with one of Canada’s greatest Norman John Hann

June 15, 16, 17 ************************************************************ Friday June 15 Clinics 3-5pm : Ocean Race & Distance Clinic (intermediate/advanced) with Norman John Hann 5-7pm : Intro to Racing (beginner/intermediate) – with South Island SUP   Saturday June 16 Chesterman’s Beach/Mackenzie Beach Open Races/Tech. Races/Sprint/Sunset Paddles/BBQ 10 -11:00 am Registration 11:00 am Racer Meeting/Safety Meeting 11:15 -1:00 pm…

Want to go for a paddle? Sarah Stoski and Jake Ofalltrades are hosting, leaving from Tofino Paddle Surf. Whether your board has been collecting dust in the garage, or you’re keen to get some miles in before the upcoming race season, they will accommodate the group. Depending on conditions, paddle may be an island tour, a downwinder, or work on skills and technique. Meet at Tofino Paddle Surf at 5:45. FREE Questions: message Sarah Stoski