Surf Sisters
Hudson’s Bay takes a closer look at the Surf Sisters in Tofino, B.C. The all-female instructor led surf school. Who create a warm and inclusive space to discover a sport that celebrates confidence and comradery.
Talaent: The Surf Sisters (Krissy, Jo, Alyssa, and Chloe)
Life Style / Action Photography: Jeremy Koreski
Portrait Photography: Bryanna Bradley
Video Editor: AVD
Art Director: Grace Boivin
Creative Director: Jody Sugrue
The school’s all-female instructors once welcomed only other women, but years ago, owner Krissy Montgomery explains, they started saying yes to others: families, people with disabilities, and students who preferred their warm and inclusive style. While the cold water culture is shaped by the wetsuit, back on land, surfer style is anything but. It includes vintage tees, Birkenstocks, toques and salty hair.
“The trademark aesthetic is a plaid shirt, toque, boots and Birkenstocks. It’s practical and technical, but there’s an aesthetic here.”
-Krissy Montcomery
“My style is feel-good and
androgynous. Boyfriend jeans, tees, and hats. And there’s times for more feminine jeans, high wedges and fitted tees, too. It’s mood-dependent.”
-Alyssa Nico
“I’m learning to dress
Canadian! When I’m not in a wetsuit or sweatsuit, I’ll be in blue denim, light-wash – jeans and oversize tees or linen pants and a cropped tee. Always my denim jacket”
-Alyssa Nico
“I wear jeans and I like good sneakers. I wear tights a lot for school because they’re comfortable and stretchy. I wear a lot of hoodies.”
-Chloe Platenius
