-THE LIVE TO SURF CREW-
-JEAN-PAUL FROMENT-
Where I’m from: Tofino
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Spending time with my family, tinkering on projects, dirtbiking, and anything else that grabs my attention.
Favorite thing about surfing: It makes me feel good, cause it’s relaxing but gets me pumped at the same time. (It’s kinda like a double rainbow!) the cold water of Tofino is always refreshing
Favorite thing about working at Live To Surf: It’s a fun environment with friends and family, in one of the most beautiful places in the world
My go to surfboard: 6’4 Rusy T2
Other Comments: I feel fortunate to be surrounded by so many amazing people, in such a unique area, and couldn’t imagine living away from the coast
-PASCALE FROMENT- (Jean-Paul’s sister)
Where I’m from: Tofino
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: yoga, beach walks, enjoying the constant change and delight of nature, traveling, reading
Favorite thing about surfing: It’s so much fun and makes me happy!
Favorite thing about working at Live To Surf: the team of wonderful people, sharing the love of surfing with others
My go to surfboard: 6’2 Santa Cruz Pumpkin Seed
Any other comments about YOU! Being out in nature always makes for a good day! Get out there and play in the elements, it’s sure to make you smile! I also enjoy paddleboarding and the exploration adventure it opens up on the water. I teach surf lessons from time to time and operate the yoga studio here, Coastal Bliss Yoga.
-SHANDY KARIATSUMARI AND ARKOA-
Where I’m from: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: being entertained by Arkoa
Favorite thing about surfing: random moments of triumph and ease
Favorite thing about working at Live To Surf: continually being in the loop with the surfing industry people and products
My go to surfboard: 5’5 Plus One Mush Crusher with LB-1 fins & 5’6 John John Pyzel TL2
-JILANE KARIATSUMARI-
Where I’m from: Rocky Mountain House/ Tofino
What I do when I’m not surfing: photography, dirtbiking, going on adventures,
Favorite thing about surfing: From the moment that I get pushed down into a wave, bottom turn and ride it out, always puts this giddy smile on my face.
Favorite thing about working at Live to Surf: all the awsome crew that I get to work with, and always learning about the new and improved of everything to do with surfing.
My go to surfboard: 6’5 Addiction
– MARK McKEOUGH-
Where I’m from: Carlsbad Springs, Ontario
What i do when i’m not surfing or working: Making videos for fun or for my business “On the Beach: Tofino Wedding Video”
Favorite thing about surfing: duckdiving
Favorite thing about working at Live To Surf: customer satisfaction and colin
My go to surfboard: Rusty Quattro 5’10″x20.75×2.37
Any other comments about you: The first surf shop employee ever hired because of a background driving Zamboni’s.
-GUTO CUNHA-
Where I’m from: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Watching Donald Trump on CNN
Favourite thing about surfing: Getting barrelled
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Working with great staff members
My go to surfboard: 5’9 B Santos “Race Track” / 11’0 Wade Tokoro “Gun”
Other comments: GO BIG OR GO HOME!
-SAM CLARKSON-
Where I’m From: Jasper, Alberta
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Either at the skatepark or hanging out with friends.
Favorite thing about surfing: The feeling of getting a nice wave!
Favorite thing about working at Live to Surf: the people I work with!
My go to surfboard: My 5’11 Aftanas or my 6’0 LSD Cult.
Other comments about you! I have been a local here for almost all my life. I love sports. Anything ranging from hockey to surfing! My dream in life is to become a professional baseball player!
-SPENCER CAMERON-
Where i’m from: Grand Forks, B.C.
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Travelling, camping, adventuring, hiking
Favourite thing about surfing: Getting toobed
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Getting people stoked on surfing
My go to board: 5’11” Aftanas RT Sled
-ANDREW SADLER-
Where i’m from: Tofino
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Watch people who surf better than me, rock climb, play guitar & piano, eat good food
Favourite thing about surfing: Scoring good waves with just a couple of buddies
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Helping people get stoked on surfing
My go to board: 6’1″ x 20 1/16 x 2 7/26 Aftanas Sled RT
-MATTHEW BRENNAN-
Where i’m from: Sligo, Ireland
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Reading and watching soccer
Favourite thing about surfing: The elemental thrill
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Being 20 feet away from Wildside.
My go to board: A log
Other comments: I aspire to surf like Andrew Sadler.
-ANTOINE TREMBLAY-
Where i’m from: Quebec city
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Collect seashells, draw horses, play banjo
Favourite thing about surfing: Belly riding back to the beach after a session
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: !!!GROUPONS!!!
My go to board: 6’0 Aftanas Option
-THOMMY WESTCOTT-
Where I’m from: Westport, ON
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Taking photos, hiking, travelling
Favourite thing about surfing: Getting loose.
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Meeting people from around the world and getting the beginners stoked for their first surf!
My go to board: 1969 Challenger 7’4″ single fin
-TRINITY EGLES-MCKINNON-
Where i’m from: Tofino, BC
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: With my friends and family, hiking and SUPing.
Favourite thing about surfing: How happy I get after I catch a good wave, and being on the water.
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Gaining knowledge on the surf industry
My go to board: Super Brand Viper 5’7, Aftanas Sled 5’10
-SAM DOLLING-
Where i’m from: Melbourne, Australia
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Embarrassingly little
Favourite thing about surfing: Tuning in to the natural world
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Slobbering over all the gear and hanging out with the crew.
My go to board: 6’1 Slipstream
-JULES SABOURIN-
Where I’m from: Montreal, Quebec
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Sipping tea
Favourite thing about surfing: It replaces the best psychologist you could ever find
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: Guto.
My go to board: 6’2″ Shred Sled by Hayden Cox
-BRAYAND RODRIGUEZ MORA-
Where I’m from: Costa Rica/Canada/Tofino
What I do when I’m not surfing or working: Getting lost in the forest
Favourite thing about surfing: Riding waves
Favourite thing about working at Live To Surf: The staff are sweet
My go to board: Any board
-GUTO CUNHA-
D.O.B – 6/7/ 72
From – Niteroi, Brazil
Why I surf – to get barrelled
Favorite wave – Pipeline
Most memorable surf trip – Hawaii 96/97
Go to board – 6’0 to 9’8
–CATHERINE BRUHWILER-
D.O.B – 04/24/76
From – Tofino, B.C
Why I Surf – Why would I not surf? It’s the best!
My favorite surf break – El Farro in Mexico…long perfect leg burning right point. no one but me and my friends out, water’s warm!
Most memorable surf trip – Secret island on a boat with my husband, son, brother, Tom Curren and his family
My go to surfboard – My ‘Super’ Clay Marzo model 5’6x 17 3/4x 2
-SEPP BRUHWILER-
D.O.B.: June 7, 1979
Where I’m From: Tofino , B.C
Why I surf: I surf cause it keeps me happy…..
Favorite surfbreak: SD
Most memorable surf trip: Cali / Mex 08
My go to surfboard: 5’10” 18 1/8 2 1/16 Plus One
-CC UNGER-MAYOR-
-MATHEA DEMPFLE-OLIN-
-SHANDY KARIATSUMARI-
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D.O.B: December 5, 1975
Where I’m from: Rocky Mountain House, AB
Why I surf: Cause I love it
Favourite surf break: Rock break
Most memorable surf trip: They are all memorable
My go-to surfboard: 5’2″ Aftanas Sled r/t
-ANDREW SADLER-
D.O.B: December 24, 1997
Where I’m from: Tofino, BC
Why I surf: Surfing rocks, and it rains a lot here
Favourite surf break: Mexican lefthand points
Most memorable surf trip: Mexico 2016
My go-to surfboard: 6’1″ Aftanas Sled r/t
-SPENCER CAMERON-
D.O.B: October 6, 1990
Where I’m from: Grand Forks, BC
Why I surf: To get choobed, bruddah
Favourite surf break: Indonesia
My go-to surfboard: 5’11” Aftanas Sled r/t
