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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…

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…

  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)…

~ 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…

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…

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 8pm – 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…

  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…

Vancouver Island and BC SUP CUP —————SUP RACE SERIES ****TOFINO EVENT****July 19& 20 More info: http://tofinopaddlesurf.com/paddle-surf-programs/events/      

Join Coastal Bliss Yoga and Tofino Paddle Surf  for beach yoga classes every day!   Come down to the beach to explore your yoga practice in a fun and playful way accompanied by the sound of the sea and the fresh ocean breeze. Suitable for all levels. Date: DAILY, July -September * 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: $10 CASH ONLY **Beach Yoga will be cancelled on rainy days** There are a limited number of yoga mats available so if you have a mat that you don’t mind getting sandy please bring it along. Also plan for the beach west coast style, bring warm layers, sunscreen and water.    

Apparently catching waves in Tofino is newsworthy! We agree… The Province: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Photos+Catching+waves+Tofino/9997082/story.html?__federated=1

This is the sixth year of Vancouver Island’s first Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series. This unique event features three stops around Vancouver Island, British Columbia: Victoria, Tofino and Comox. The fun and fast growing sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding is showcased at each location with off the beach sprint races, fun relays and long distance courses. The beach culture side of each event includes a BBQ, music, MC judging booth, demos for the public and information on new water sports products. The Surf SUP event team provides a fun and safe environment for all levels from first time SUPers to advanced riders. Come join us and make the Island Series part of your vacation plans! See more info and REGISTER at www.surf-sup.ca   Dates for 2014 Location June 22 Victoria: Cadboro Bay July 19-20 Tofino: Tin Wis Resort August 9-10 Comox: Waterman…

**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…