With miles of surf-worthy beaches and a water temperature that consistently stays at about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, Tofino and Ucluelet are ideal spots for both novice surfers and seasoned longboarders.

The competition kicked off in Tofino, B.C. where we met the beautiful ... banner atop a 40-foot structure as part of The Ultimate Surf and Turf Takeover. Working on a narrow wooden plank in ...