Commitment

Surf the Greats Toronto Surf City Lake Ontario Freshwater Fund Canada

At Surf the Greats, we are fully committed to our community and the preservation of our natural resources. In addition to our monthly community events, we have created a fund to support the important work by organizations who strive to protect our home waters. We will contribute 1% of yearly revenue to our 'Freshwater Fund' and direct it to an organization which demonstrates a commitment to our common goal.

Thanks to you, we donated our 2017 Freshwater Fund to the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper in recognition of their mandate to protect & promote clean waters in Canada.

For 2018 and 2019 we have chosen Swim Drink Fish Canada as the beneficiary of our Fund.

We are now accepting submissions from initiatives, programs and agencies for 2020 funding. Please reach out via aloha@surfthegreats.org with your proposal

Coldwater Surfing: Safety

Some of my best memories of surfing have been during the harshest winter days. It’s fun, the waves are amazing, and it certainly makes for unique and memorable stories. It can be done safely, but you have to be strategic and plan ahead. You are the one responsible for your safety, and incorporating some of these tips into your sessions, will help you stay out of trouble and get the most out of winter.

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Four Seasons of SUP: Fall

It’s generally assumed that as a SUP enthusiast and instructor, my favourite season is summer. And while I do love a warm weather paddle, fall is actually number one on my list. The crowds die down as the water cools and the brilliant leaves add beauty to flat water paddle excursions. But the top reason I love autumn is that it marks the beginning of the SUP surf season.

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