Where We're Looking: Vancouver Island
The best kept secret on the North American Continent? That might be an overstatement from a Florida grom, regardless this place has way more potential than we ever imagined. Still not sure what has me more stoked on this article - the photos or the waves up in the motherland. Enjoy some of our favorite photos below and check out the full article here.
Through the Lens: Vancouver Island, by Marcus Paladino - Surfline
“Though this appears to be a perfect wedge, Pete Devries was probably paddling with a full head of steam, in a race towards the end section, as it always seems to come at you way quicker than anticipated out here. As you can see, it’s one of the most serene and gorgeous places to both surf and photograph. This looks like an extra-dreamy evening out there.”
“Glowing morning at a favourite haunt close to home. This is sort of our winter solace from the countless rainy days at the beachbreaks in Tofino that most often clutter the winter calendar.” Noah Cohen.
“Andy “Disco” Jones is a Canadian who learned the tricks of the trade in Australia. He rides almost every board imaginable, and rides them all very well. Calling it a day under a full moon and groomed, offshore lines.”
“Pete going wayyy too high for a wave this size. He got this Black Baron twinny from JS and just rides the thing so insanely well. He seems to get even more pop on the punts with it than normal. So fun to watch.”
“Young upstart Reed Platenius, just looking to fly with the flock.”
“I love the colours in this thing! Pete gets a lot of good waves when this chunk of reef is on. This is probably one of many on the day…”
“Fire in the sky, atop Cox Bay. This photo to me just tells the story of how special our little corner is. That is the beach most of us learned to surf at, spend countless hours each week, month and year there, yet this photo still feels magic to me.”
“Disco Jones living up to his moniker on an aquatic dance floor.”
“Morning glory! I actually remember this day well. The forecast looked like, 12/10 and the whole town showed up expecting the day of the year. I watched Mulcoy paddle out in the darkness and get a crazy tube, then the sets steadily declined after that. I still would’ve been happy to catch this one, though, haha.”
“Pretty surprised the six of them remained standing still with waves like this one breaking. I hope they got their asses in gear the moment the shutter clicked on this image…”
“Josh Mulcoy doing as he does: sitting at the wide peak and ruling. I could watch this guy surf right points all day. I just wish he’d paddle to the peak and tell us a joke or two once in a while…”
“MP captures MD enjoying the rare Cox Bay cavern.”
“Mathea Olin punches it on one of the snowiest days I can recall at home. We tend to get the odd annual dusting, but rarely do we see ample amounts of the white stuff. This day had the sickest little rip-bowl right too — a photographer’s dream!”
“Mathea again, on the nose in solitude. We did a three-day camping trip to a remote island away from town. We surfed playful righthanders, slept under moonlit skies, and were watched upon by wolves as they pawed wearily past our campsite towards the creek for a drink.”
“Sanoa Olin, alit on the morning rock-walk, from the aforementioned camping trip.”
“Another chilly December dawn paired with glowing sunshine and blustery outflows. They make for a bumpy wave face out here, but at least they’re good for airs. Sadly, this was the last one I did for a month or two after re-aggravating an already torn ACL.”
FULL ARTICLE: Through the Lens: Vancouver Island, by Marcus Paladino - Surfline
