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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

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 previous…

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February 6, 2025

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

SURF & SUP SURF CAMPS 2022

  Rancho Surf Retreat Our first of many surf and SUP surf camps brought to you by Tofino Paddle Surf, Norm Hann Expeditions and Coach Jake hosted at Cox Bay’s Rancho Tofiño. Join us for FIVE DAYS of surf, food, fun and more surf! Includes accommodation, food, surf coaching, video analysis and more!  Learn more…

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February 26, 2022

Surf Retreat for families and groups

Tofino Paddle Surf is stoked to present a brand new division of the project: RANCHO TOFINO A perfect surf retreat for groups and families wanting a private and laid back location that is very close to the beach and has access to everything you need for your stay in Tofino including discounted surf & standup…

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October 23, 2021

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – April 9-11, 2021

April 9-11, 2021 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast It’s a ways away… but fun to dream of surfing with friends next spring! Join us Norm Hann, Mike Darbyshire and Catherine Bruhwiler and take your surfing or SUP Surfing to the next level over a few days in Tofino! Beginner SUP surfers and surfers…

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March 15, 2021

Tofino Paddle Surf Weekend – April 9-11, 2021

April 9-11, 2021 Paddle Surf Camp on British Columbia’s West Coast It’s a ways away… but fun to dream of surfing with friends next spring! Join us Norm Hann, Mike Darbyshire and Catherine Bruhwiler and take your surfing or SUP Surfing to the next level over a few days in Tofino! Beginner SUP surfers and surfers…

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December 15, 2020