TOFINO FOR THE LONG WEEKEND
Ah, to be a weekend warrior. I’m so grateful to live in our beautiful province where getting away to the beach, the ocean, the lakes, the mountains is possible for a weekend trip. That being said, it sucks being a tourist for all the busy weekends. I’m still determined to make the most of it!
We’re off, headed to Tofino for the long weekend. Should be fun to do some car camping, lots of surfing, and hanging out with J and Trev. Of course, I’ll have to hit up all my faves… Shelter (best yam fries), Breakers (best everything), and Sobo (best key lime pie and pizzas!)… but we’ll be doing lots of cooking on the grill as well.
The swell forecast is looking pretty small now for the weekend, so I’m glad that we’re bringing out longboards. Should be a nice sunny weekend as well, and hopefully a little cooler than Vancouver! I really, REALLY, need some sleep and rest to get rid of this head-cold.
The goal this weekend… progression. Although the waves will probably be too small at most of the beaches, I’d really like to start learning some cutbacks. I’ve got my left and right bottom turns down and can pretty much catch any wave with my (small) 7″10″ longboard, but I’d really like to get a little fancier. Still — surfing will always be about just being out there… the peacefulness of the waves, the serenity, and not worrying too much about anything at all!
Can’t wait!
Ocean, sun, surf = happiness.
See you all on Monday!
Tags: Breakers, long weekend, Shelter, Sobo, Surfing, swell, Tofino
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July 31st, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Safe surfing! I’m jealous that you’re getting away for the weekend – that being said, have a great time!
July 31st, 2009 at 2:21 pm
That’s an unbelievable shot! Fantastic! I’d love to hear how you set it up.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Awesome photo!
July 31st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
have fun! that sounds so lovely – I wish i was there even if it’s just small stuff. Get well soon and have a slice of key lime pie for me =D.
August 1st, 2009 at 1:59 am
I would love to have beach here..
Have a nice time, Allie!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:45 am
Hope the trip is curing you well, Allie! Have a wonderful time!
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
mmmmmmm Shelter’s Yam fries!! They are worth the trip alone. Hope you had fun!
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Even though I’ve lived on the West Coast my whole life I’ve never been to Tofino. I really, really need to change that.
Hope you’re having an amazing time!
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 am
Great picture. I need to get a board cam going! Love your site and looking forward to hearing how the surf was!
August 14th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Thanks everyone!
Lino: I actually just used my GoPro camera mounted on my surfboard with the suction cup mount