For the first time, the Canadian National Stand Up Paddleboarding Championships is being moved from Tofino, B.C. Hang tenTarnow said the event had to be moved to Sidney because Tofino was too inconvenient for participants to travel to. Because it's a national qualifying event, Tarnow said ease of accessibility is important — more spectators will come to Sidney. The beauty of planning a paddleboarding event, said Tarnow, is that most weather is favourable. Clear conditions will showcase participant's training and craft, while windy conditions will showcase their bravery, he said.

Source: CBC News May 25, 2018 21:33 UTC