Surfing in Tofino
My lesson is booked for 2pm. I can’t go back, no chickening out. I’m told I’m extremely lucky to have such a sunny weather, which is very unusual. The usual being yesterday’s weather (mostly raining). I decided not to trust the Tofino Time this time and let destiny drive to me Bruhwiler Surf School. I’m the only one so I get 2h of private lessons for $100.
I climb aboard what seems to be an old army truck and go to the beach. First the theory about surfing, then a bit of safety and we head for the water. Well, I would have never thought that it would be so physical. I will definitely not ever compare it to snowboarding or skateboarding. Or maybe snowboard in an avalanche, but you’d have to strap your bindings in the avalanche before riding. Anyway, I drank a lot of salty water but I loved it. What surprised me is how warm the wet suit kept me. I’ve been colder walking by the sea in England during summer time than I was in the water here.
The two hours will fly by but I have to say that I’m quite exhausted at the end of the lesson. So I’m both happy to leave the water and get dry but also looking forward for more surfing!
Time for a treat now, I need something sweet and back on the road, direction Ucluelet.
March 31st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Destiny is always a good choice and has certainly served you well in choosing your guide to introducing you to surfing in Tofino! Raph Bruhwiler is a pro and one of the best surfers in Canada. Glad to hear you had a good time. Seems like the weather was on your side too! It’