BESIDE #2 Launch

Our Great Lakes have seen the highest water levels in decades and our main beach and surf break in Toronto is desperate need of some care. Join us for yoga, beach clean-up and a BBQ to launch the second edition of BESIDE Magazine, dedicated to the many ways we keep the outdoors wild. This is a free event suitable for the whole family and part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. All clean up materials will be provided. The clean up will be at Ashbridges Bay (Woodbine Beach). More details at our event page.

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:00AM Arrivals
9:30–10:15AM Beach Yoga (Bring Your Own Mat)
10:15AM–12PM Beach Clean-up
12–4PM BBQ & BESIDE Magazine 02 Launch at Surf the Greats
2:00PM Live set by Ryan Bonner

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You’ve had a lot of fun on your foamie, but now you’re ready to step up your surfing game! There are countless things to consider when choosing your first hardboard. Luckily, we have created this quick guide for you to make it simple when choosing what will be your next board to join your freshwater quiver.

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Cold Water Wetsuit Guide

Our team put together the ultimate wetsuit guide for cold water surfing on the Great Lakes, in Canada and anywhere you go around the world. We cover wetsuit thickness for different temperatures, tricks for getting in and out, how to care for it, and special tips that only an experienced surfer would know.

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