First Light Surf Club

Just another day at the office. Fresh out the copier: the new “Smoke” colorway of the “Dawn Patrol Hoodies” is now available. P.S. we also made copies of the original “Dawn Patrol Hoodies” in “Pistachio” and all sizes are back in stock — grab them while they’re hot! https://lnkd.in/gaY8YeXJ

Dawn Patrol with Pedro Serrano, PE, Paul Montgomery, Brandon Kozlowski, Dusty Lindelius, Noah Popick, Christopher Keh at the First Light Surf Club

"The happiness and stoke can't be measured – getting that one wave after a long time out of the water, it's truly euphoric." Meet Collin Bosse, a lifelong surfer from Santa Barbara who faced an unimaginable challenge after a spinal cord injury in 2023 left him paralyzed. Collin’s deep connection to the ocean, combined with the support of a close-knit community fueled his remarkable return to surfing. Check out our latest spotlight with Collin where opens up about his journey and how the ocean has been a source of healing and motivation. His resilience, determination, and outlook on life are truly inspiring. https://lnkd.in/gamFNVJd

Sippin' Coffee, Surfing, Networking. What more could you need to start your day?

A good excuse to get in the water this week! come network, drink coffee and start the day off right! Directions below. https://g.co/kgs/ErmmWVN

In our most recent Spotlight we get a look into Michigan's surfing community through the lens of Great Lakes surfer and photographer, Hunter Lohman. Check out the interview here; https://lnkd.in/gmnwcXhP

What does your morning look like before work? Our favorite mornings are filled with coffee, surf, and friends. ? ??

It’s been a while since we’ve had solid waves, so my mind drifts back to this day in February 2020. I was stuck in back-to-back morning meetings while the swell and winds were lining up perfectly. All I could do was watch the Surfline cam, each perfect set feeling like a missed opportunity. My focus on work faded with every passing wave, and by late morning, I was mentally checked out. When my last meeting finally ended, I raced to the beach, threw on my wetsuit, and paddled out. For a glorious 10 minutes, it was everything I had hoped for. But as quickly as it came, the tide shifted, and the waves faded. I couldn’t help wishing I’d gotten there sooner, but I was still grateful to get out at all. There’s always a push-pull between work and surfing. I’m thankful for the stability work provides, but it stings when the waves are pumping and I can’t get out there. But reflecting on this makes me all the more thankful for the times I do get to paddle out and excited for some winter swells to soon hit our coast. Who can relate? ?? Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc. screen grab of unknown surfer ??♂? who had a better morning than me ??????

We recently interviewed award winning filmmaker and cold water surf enthusiast Benjamin Weiland. Ben discussed his latest film, The Search For Volcano Island premiering now. If you are in the San Diego area, be sure to join us at the Encinitas premiere at La Paloma theater Saturday 9/7. Check out the full interview with here: https://lnkd.in/gAshCert

Spotlight Sessions is a podcast series showcasing conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and people we admire both in and out of the water. Catch the latest Episode out now?featuring?Benjamin Weiland, an award winning filmmaker, storyteller, surfer, cold-water enthusiast, and all around creative legend. Available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast. ?? Benjamin Weiland ?? John Hall ?? Austin Faure ?? Aaron Cantleberry https://lnkd.in/gAshCert