{"id":1651,"date":"2025-09-26T15:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/?p=1651"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T19:30:33","slug":"queen-of-the-peak-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/queen-of-the-peak-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen of the Peak begins!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mark your calendars: <strong>Queen of the Peak<\/strong> returns September <strong>27\u201328, 2025<\/strong>, celebrating women\u2019s surfing in Tofino with shortboard, longboard, and Princess of the Peak divisions. North Chestermans promises to be unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This contest is more than competition it\u2019s a celebration of community, progression, and the athletes who inspire Canada\u2019s surf culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-1024x686.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-1024x686.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-1536x1029.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-627x420.jpeg 627w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-696x466.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1-1068x715.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0476-1.jpeg 1648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Olin Sisters Lead the Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the standout names are <strong>Sanoa and Mathea Dempfle-Olin<\/strong>, two sisters whose careers have defined Canadian surfing on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sanoa<\/strong> became Canada\u2019s first-ever Olympic surfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mathea<\/strong> is Canada\u2019s first WSL Qualifying Series event winner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both grew up surfing the wild coastline of Vancouver Island and will return home to compete in Queen of the Peak this year. Their journey reflects what Queen of the Peak is all about connection to nature, community, and inspiring the next generation of women surfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-1024x660.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-1024x660.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-768x495.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-651x420.jpeg 651w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-150x97.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-696x449.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1-1068x689.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/sbc-surf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_0477-1-1.jpeg 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Community-Driven Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by <strong>Krissy Montgomery<\/strong> (Surf Sisters Surf School) and <strong>Jay Gildenhuys<\/strong> (Shelter Restaurant), Queen of the Peak was built to give women equal opportunities in surf competition. Today, it\u2019s a cornerstone of Tofino\u2019s culture and a showcase of cold-water talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen of the Peak continues to highlight Tofino\u2019s unique surf scene, where women often outnumber men in the lineup and year-round swell makes progression possible every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September Schedule: Surf &amp; Celebrate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen of the Peak is the crown jewel of a packed September calendar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sept 26 \u2013 Lucky Logger Invitational<\/strong><br>A 16-person coed longboard event honoring surfing\u2019s roots. Featuring Tofino locals and international logging stars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept 27\u201328 \u2013 Queen of the Peak Surf Contest<\/strong><br>Two full days of world-class shortboard, longboard, and Princess of the Peak competition. Heats run 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM on Saturday and 8:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM on Sunday. Free beach shuttles available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sept 28 \u2013 Wrap-Up Dance Party<\/strong><br>Celebrate the champions and close the weekend at The Maq, 5:00\u201311:30 PM. Tickets available now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Live<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t make it to Tofino? Catch every heat with the <strong>official livestream<\/strong> and follow along as some of the best surfers in the world take on Canada\u2019s waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re stoked to see how <strong>Queen of the Peak 2025<\/strong> unfolds\u2014and proud to cheer on the Olin sisters, local legends, and the next generation of cold-water talent.<br><br>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Watch the Live Stream <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Queen of the Peak Women&#039;s Surfing Championships \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Day 1 [Sept 27, 2025]\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnl4RcksYwo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars: Queen of the Peak returns September 27\u201328, 2025, celebrating women\u2019s surfing in Tofino with shortboard, longboard, and Princess of the Peak divisions. North Chestermans promises to be unforgettable. This contest is more than competition it\u2019s a celebration of community, progression, and the athletes who inspire Canada\u2019s surf culture. 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