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‘World Paddle for the Planet’ Day comes to Tofino this September 13th!!  Join us for the planning meeting if you are interested in participating. We would like to extend an invitation to you to join us on Saturday, March 22nd at 7pm for this meeting! Feel free to invite anyone that you think might like to have input into the events for September, we really want to be able to showcase Tofino! We have an idea of the events we would like to see for WPFTPDay, and want to make sure we include as many people as possible in the planning process to ensure we are representing Tofino in the best possible way! The meeting will be held in the Muu Chin Ink boardroom at the Best Western Tin Wis Resort, who will also…

  Thanks to everyone who came out today for our ANNUAL WHALEFEST Grice Bay Mudflat Paddle Adventure!  Thanks to my awesome guides and the knowledgable and entertaining Dan Harrison from the Rainforest Eduction Society for educating us, answering all our questions and showing us the mudflats and wildlife. Looking forward to next year!! – check out this years event details 

Beach Livin’ Weekend Camp NEW!!!  (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 (optional – the SUPyoga class can be swapped out for a yoga class at Coastal Bliss Yoga Studio). All classes accommodate men and women with experience at all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced. 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…

  Advanced Paddling Clinic Join Tofino Paddle Surf and guest instructor, Norm Hann, racer and long distance paddler, for our Advanced SUP Paddling Clinic. Offered throughout  the year, these clinics are designed for paddlers who want to take their SUP skills, paddling techniques, and racing, touring, surfing or fitness to the next level. These clinics will help you develop a more powerful and efficient forward stroke while improving pivot turns, surf stances, and paddling in dynamic conditions. We focuses on a combination of dry land and on water instruction and feedback that will immediately improve paddling and help you achieve training and paddling goals. If you love to paddleboard and want to maximize efficiency and the fitness benefits of paddling, this course is a MUST!  The proper and efficient forward stroke is the foundation of all paddling fun, whether in flat…

Tofino Paddle Surf and the Raincoast Education Society Present a Whalefest 2014 Event: Join Tofino Paddle Surf instructor and a guest naturalist, Dan Harrison from the Raincoast Education Society, on a 2 hour introductory paddleboarding tour of Tofino’s protected mudflat area.  Experience the wildlife, scenery and excitement of paddleboarding in this unique and rarely explored marine environment. March 18, Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm, $55 includes everything! No Experience Necessary!

OPEN in March for spring break!! March 14- 30 open 7 days a week for rentals, instruction, tours and retail 11am – 5pm

Just Add Water Surf | SUP | Yoga TROPICAL Retreat   Join Catherine Bruhwiler & Kristy Wright Schell and other like minded people in Troncones, Mexico at the beautiful resort Present Moment – your 7 night tropical retreat includes Surfing, SUP and Yoga – FOR ALL LEVELS. In addition to accommodations, chill with us for amazing meals, time on the beach and getting away from the everyday! This retreat is open to ALL Levels of surfing, SUP’ing and Yoga as Catherine and Kristy will impart their coaching and individual attention as needed. In addition the week will be comprised of SETTING GOALS – Kristy will coach us in the art of creating a life you’ve always wanted – or achieving those things you’ve ALWAYS wanted but felt you were ‘too old’ ‘not ready’ or ‘not deserving.’ When: April 5 -12, 2014 Where: Troncones, Mexico Price: $1950 +…

 OPEN March 14- 30   –    7 days a week    –    11am – 5pm for rentals, instruction, tours and retail [box]WINTER We are open long weekends and holidays for rentals, instruction, tours and retail 10am – 5pm. During the week we are always available by APPOINTMENT for rentals, instruction, tours and retail. Please email, call or text us![/box] [box]SUMMER We are open 7 days a week for rentals, instruction, tours and retail 9am – 6pm.[/box]

***Advanced Flatwater SUP Course   –   May 30, Friday, 9am – 12pm Tofino Paddle Surf is excited to now offer the Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater SUP Course. This 3 hour course offers a large range of paddling skills to build on skills and knowledge learned in the intro to SUP course. Participants will be introduced to more challenging conditions and to more advanced paddle boarding skills. For paddlers with some experience looking to expand their SUP, navigation, and trip planning skills and knowledge. This course is a perfect way to increase your SUP experience and explore the Tofino shoreline. Dates: Friday May 30, 9am – 12pm Price: $85.00 + GST Includes: All equipment included & expert instruction. Paddle CanadaAdvanced Flatwater Standup Paddleboarding Certification upon request. Prerequisite:  Basic Standup Paddleboard Course or equivalent Includes components of gear education, safety orientation, etiquette guidelines, beach instruction and warm up and practice on the water. Group lessons…

**SPECIAL CLASS!! Friday, May 30, 2:30pm – 4pm – Join Tofino Paddle Surf and SUP Vancouver for a one time SUP Yoga experience you’re certain to enjoy… and bring your yoga to the ‘moving mat’! This class is for ALL levels of yoga, basics SUP skills required (able to carry and mount board safely, and paddle a short distance to the floating studio)  After a short paddle we will set up for our fluid vinyasa style practice and play with the elements around and within us! Register: registration and payment link Price: $20.00 + GST (own equipment)               $30.00 + GST (included board and paddle) Prerequisite: This class is open to anyone who’s tried SUP before • Includes components of gear education, safety orientation, etiquette guidelines, beach instruction and warm up and practice on the water. • Available…

Tin Wis Valentine’s Weekend Special! Check out the sweet deal..includes accommodations, food, treats and SUP/surf and wetsuit rentals! Treat that special someone to a Romantic weekend get away in Tofino!!! Our Valentines Package includes: 2 nights accommodation in a King room Romantic 3 course dinner in Beachfront Bistro Weekend SUP & Surf Rentals from Tofino Paddle Surf Welcome basket   $399.00 + tax Call us today 1.800.661.9995  www.tinwis.com *limited pet friendly rooms available

Fun for the whole family! Get to the beach, get on the water! Open for rentals, tours and instruction Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm …and every other winter day!   Join us at the BEACH February 10th for the family 5k Run. For more info visit Family 5km