Krissy Montgomery, Surf Sister Manager and Instructor
About 8 years ago Krissy came to Tofino for the summer to 'learn to surf' and she never left. Krissy's usual ride is a 9'2" Longboard or a 7'2" Egg, and occasionally she can be spotted on a 6'2". Krissy has surfed in Mexico, Australia, Hawaii, California and Brazil. She is an active member of Surfrider Tofino and a volunteer for the Swell Time Surf Club. During her down time, she can be found hiking, fishing, swimming and making the worlds greatest daiquiris.
Rhiannon Humphries, Surf Sister Instructor and Assistant Manager
Rhiannon is originally from the land of on-shore winds and less than perfect waves, otherwise known as the UK. She has worked at Surf Sister for over 3 years. Rhiannon's favourite board is currently a 6'0" Addiction but coming a close second is the 9'0" Softops we use for our lessons. Rhiannon's travels include: Britain, France, Spain, Canada, California, Hawaii and Mexico. When she's not surfing, Rhi is usually found doing something in the outdoors, either on the beach or in the mountains. She is also an active member of the local Surfrider chapter and volunteers for the girl's after school surf club - 'Swell time Surf Club'.
Steph Wightman, Surf Sister Instructor and Assistant Manager
Steph grew up in Surf deprived Lantzville. After surfing for the first time here in Tofino 4 years ago, she instantly became hooked. She then went to Costa Rica, where she dedicated three months to living on the beach and teaching herself to surf. These days she can often be found riding her 6'0" Nev and her 9'2" single fin Longboard. Steph's non-surfing activities include skateboarding, snowboarding, trying to fish, hiking, playing guitar and painting monsters. She is an active member of the local Surfrider chapter and also volunteers for the girls after school surf club. Steph has surfed here in Canada, Costa Rica California, Mexico and Hawaii.
Tia Holmes, Surf Sister Instructor
You couldn't keep Tia out of the ocean while she was growing up on Vancouver Island. In 2002 she discovered surfing, playing in the waves locally and on the Oregon Coast. In 2004 she made her way to Tofino and started at Surf Sister. Tia's boards of choice are a 6'2" Barracuda and a 9'1" Shuler. Her surf travels have taken her to Hawaii, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Lombok, Indonesia is Tia's favourite surf spot so far, but she always comes back to enjoy the cooler waters of Tofino. One of her favourite things about surfing is experiencing the nature around her. Seals, sea lions and sea otters, she loves them all!
Dominga Bonnemaison, Surf Sister Instructor
The Okanogan isn't a place you'd expect to find a great surfer, but Dominga was lucky enough to have parents who took her out of school each winter to spend 3 months in sunny, warm Mexico. She started surfing at age 12, and learned to rip at a young age. Surfing has taken her to Spain, Morocco, and Mexico. Dominga has worked for Surf Sister for almost 3 years, and when she's not on the water, her favourite pastimes include hanging out with her dog "Arena", cooking smokies around the campfire, and spending time at the beach.
Lily Mclean, Surf Sister Instructor
Lily fell in love with surfing the first time her dad took her surfing 5 years ago. She has quickly risen to the top of her game to be BCASI certified. Lily's favourite boards are a 6'2" Fish for the summer days and 6'0" Squash tail for better waves. Lily's non-surfing activities include studying at UVIC, baking, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors. Lily has surfed in Australia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Canada
Deb Bennett, Surf Sister Instructor
Deb started surfing here in Tofino in 1995 and has been teaching at Surf Sister for more than three years. Since she rode her first wave, Deb's love of surfing has taken her to many exotic beaches in Costa Rica, Australia and Mexico. Her favourite board is her 6'2" locally-made Stefan Aftanas shortboard. When she's on dry land, Deb can be found gardening, playing with her dog, a German Munster Lander named Lucy, or cooking great food.
Marie-Helene Beaudry, Surf Sister Instructor
Marie moved here from Quebec 10 years ago and has been surfing for 8 of those years. She started working at Surf Sister 6 years ago, and during that time says she has met so many awesome girls. She loves sharing the 'stoke' with up and coming surfers. Marie's travels have taken her to Hawaii, Mexico, California and across Canada.
Lauren Aikens, Surf Sister Instructor
Lauren made the move from Montreal before starting her surfing career. She loves finding new, hot places to surf and finding a perfect pointbreak. Her after surf favourite foods include sushi and chocolate. Her favourite nail polish is pink, of course! Favourite city to hang out: Montreal. Favourite music: reggae! Lauren loves the concept of being employed while surfing and when not surfing, she likes skiing, yoga, and mountain biking. Her life plan is this: See the world, stay happy, and avoid burdens & responsibility. If buying her presents, please get trips to remote places. Things she could never live without include friends, family, her backpack, skis, boards and chocolate. Her most scary surf was with a big sea lion!
Jenny Mikota, Surf Sister Instructor
Jenny learned to surf in Mexico and Tofino and has also surfed exotic places such as Mexico, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Florida, and Indo. Her dream wave is near an island far away! Jenny got into teaching because she loves being with friends and she enjoys seeing all of the happy people. Her ride is a 6'2" Swallowtail for now.
Shauna Murch, Surf Sister Instructor
Shauna first started surfing in Tofino and then moved to Costa Rica where she spent two winters surfing. Her inspiration came from working as a snowboard instructor, carving turns in powder. Her favourite boards are a 5'10" Twin Fin fish and a 6'2" rounded pin for the faster punchier days. When she's not surfing, Shawna enjoys painting, studying nutrition and working hard to make money to travel to exotic places, surf warm waves and chill in a hammock on the beach. Shauna has traveled to Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica and Panama.
Mattie Mechin, Surf Sister Instructor
Mattie started surfing 12 years ago in Tofino. Her inspiration to start was because she couldn't believe that people could be that passionate about anything, and wanted a piece of it. Her favourite board is a 6'2" Pumpkin Seed. Mattie has been to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, Hawaii, Peru, Portugal, and Australia on surf trips. She loves surfing with friends, especially with girls! She likes to do yoga and run and also loves a good party!
