httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAnRFd3jBqQ Standup4Greatbear was based off my 2010 Standup Paddleboard Expedition along the proposed North Coast oil tanker route. The goals of the expedition was to highlight the traditional food harvesting areas of the Coastal First Nations and to bring awareness to the threat of an oil spill on the wildlife and rich marine ecosystems of
Interested in gaining more ocean experience while enjoying the incredible SUP touring in Tofino? This course improves your expedition skills and decision making for paddleboarding on oceans and lakes. We navigate and explore picturesque Clayoqout Sound and the coastline of Tofino. The course focuses on weather forecasting, trip planning, navigating throughout currents & tides, launching
I have had the 12 6” Boardworks Surf Raven for over a month now and I thought I would take this opportunity to do a review on its performance. Here are the boards stats: Height: 12’6″ Nose: 13 9/16 inches Width: 30 3/16 inches Tail: 15 5/8 inches Thickness: 6 15/16 inches Fins Included: Single
This 4 day expedition takes in Clayoquot Sounds wild beauty while exploring the coastline of Vargas Island. Islands, white sand beaches, calm bays and perfect waves to surf await. Camp under the stars where the mountains rim the horizon. Wildlife viewing is abundant with bears, wolves, salmon, shorebirds, seals, eagles, whales, fish, and intertidal life.
BOARDWORKS DESCRIPTION: Rusty SUP’s are designed to surf. All feature similar bottom contours: Slight release in nose, Flat entry, Light concave in center, A slight double barrel vee coming into the fins, Flat off the back. All boards feature a tight bottom radius on the rails. This contributes to stability and helps to get the
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Boardworks Surf of Encinitas California introduces their new line of Soft Top SUPs called the B-Rays. These attractive stand up paddle boards are available now in two sizes 10’6 and 11’6 and are the perfect introductory SUP boards for the whole family. They feature full EVA wrapped deck and rails for comfort and
Photo Credit: Adam DeWolfe This March we will again be offering our Coastal Paddle Surf course in Tofino, B.C. Over the three days our course teaches you how to catch your first wave on your sup, improve your existing paddle surf skill set and provide a framework to make good decisions in a dynamic ocean
httpv://vimeo.com/52119128 Standfilm has now be released. Our world premiere was showcased recently in Vancouver to a packed, fired up crowd. Filmmakers Anthony Bonello and Nicolas Teichrob have created something very special. This film is a creative masterpiece and will become a legacy for the protection of our coastline. Check out our list of upcoming premieres
Anthony just released this edit from the last paddling day of our Standfilm Expedition. I awoke that morning just outside of Burnaby Narrows after a long day of paddling and filming with the team. The ocean was flat calm, a mirror, and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the reflections on
httpvh://youtu.be/FrWjR_–ups Great job Adam Dewolfe on this edit for our Standfilm Project and a really big thanks to the Quiksilver Foundation for their support.
Company Line: Mini Mods are designed to be performance surf sups but are also a good choice for smaller paddlers looking for a light-weight recreational paddle board with ample stability. What makes the Mini Mod unique is that it is thinner than most boards on the market which allows the surfer to easily set the
This was our fourth September SUP expedition trip in the last four years and it came on the eve of last years trip making the upcoming cover of Standup Paddle Magazine. Aaron Teasdale, writer/photographer was on our trip last year and killed it with his photos and writing. We were also featured on the cover
Norm on West Beach. Photo: Dan Shugar I have finally had some time to write some blog’s on my latest adventures. It has been an amazing month to say the least. Bella Bella Boardbuilding Project. Photo: Norm Hann My first trip up the coast was on Thursday May 31stto Bella Bella to see Chris Williamson’s
You can follow our SUP expedition to Haida Gwaii live here at Spot Tracker. GPS locations should be showing up the morning of June 6th. You can also follow at www.standfilm.com.SPOT TRACKER LIVE!!
View Haida Gwaii- Standfilm in a larger map As some of you may or may not know I am getting ready for my next standup paddleboard conservation expedition to Haida Gwaii. Since completing Standup4Greatbear, I then set my sights on the islands at the edge of the continent. Haida Gwaii is one of those powerful,
Sierra Cover shot with paddler Jamie McVicar Last fall’s Greatbear Rainforest Paddleboard Expedition has made it onto the cover of this months May/June Sierra Magazine. Aaron Teasdale did an outstanding job on the feature article and his pictures are amazing. Great to share this expedition with my brother Brad, friends Derek Nixon, Jamie McVicar, Sheila
I am really excited to announce our new coastal conservation project we are working on for 2012. It’s called Standfilm. Our goal with Standfilm is to bring additional awareness to the threat of oil tankers on our coast and in the Greatbear Rainforest. The film will be shot and produced by Anthony Bonello of B4Apres
Presenting Standup4Greatbear at Mulgrave School Last week I had four students from Mulgrave School in West Vancouver contact me about wanting to interview me for a project they were working on, focused on the Greatbear Rainforest and oil tankers. Whenever, I have the opportunity to talk to youth I jump at it, especially students who
Teacher Chris Williamson’s Mini Mal A couple of weeks ago I went to Bella Bella to work on a new website for the SEAS (Supporting Emerging Aboriginal Stewards) program that I work for in Hartley Bay. I always enjoy visiting Bella Bella; it’s a beautiful place with great people. I was staying with Ian and
Writer Conor Mihell, from old stomping grounds(well at least when we beat them in ball) Sault Ste. Marie, called me this week to interview me for an online article for Canoe and Kayak on my Standup4Greatbear Expedition and buddy Frank Wolf’s On the Line Expedition. Check it out here.
Just happened to find this article online that i hadn’t seen before and it brought back fond memories of the expedition. Having Guujaw sing for me has motivated me to look towards a new SU4GB expediton to Haida Gwaii. Click here for the article.
Well it was a dream come true for me as we left Vancouver on Dec 9th for our 10 day trip to Oahu’s North Shore. The North Shore in the winter means only one thing to me, big, legendary, historic surf. Before i could get to the North Shore though i was there to support
Race Prep Last Sunday night i headed down to Washington for the Deception Pass Dash. Traditionally a kayaking race, they have recently added a standup paddleboarding class and since i hadn’t had a chance to race and push the pace since August i thought this would be a fun event to be part of. Due
Just love this section by JP Auclair from ALL.I.CAN…… JP Auclair Street Segment (from All.I.Can.) from Sherpas Cinema on Vimeo.
