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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

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

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

SUP/Yoga/Surf Retreat Getaway

Have you ever been on a SUP/Yoga/Surf Retreat Getaway? For details check out SUP Vancouver! To Retreat is defined as: a time away in a quiet and secluded place where you can relax. Join us in Tofino, BC June 16-22 to relax, explore and move in ways that only the ocean can move you! What’s…

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May 6, 2022

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