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The Early Shift // Coffee, Surf, Family: The Pa...
Welcome to The Early Shift, a series about people who make the most of their mornings before the workday starts. Mornings aren’t just a hurdle to get past, they’re the foundation...
The Early Shift // Coffee, Surf, Family: The Pa...
Welcome to The Early Shift, a series about people who make the most of their mornings before the workday starts. Mornings aren’t just a hurdle to get past, they’re the foundation...

Adriel Mendes on Surfing, Representation & Buil...
From skateboarding in São Paulo to surfing at Tourmaline, Adriel Mendes's journey is one of inclusivity. After moving to San Diego in 2019, surfing became more than just a sport,...
Adriel Mendes on Surfing, Representation & Buil...
From skateboarding in São Paulo to surfing at Tourmaline, Adriel Mendes's journey is one of inclusivity. After moving to San Diego in 2019, surfing became more than just a sport,...

Exploring Great Lakes Surfing: A Cold Water Adv...
Discovering the Great Lakes Surfing CommunityOne of the most rewarding aspects of being part of First Light Surf Club is witnessing the incredible community it has brought together. It’s connected...
Exploring Great Lakes Surfing: A Cold Water Adv...
Discovering the Great Lakes Surfing CommunityOne of the most rewarding aspects of being part of First Light Surf Club is witnessing the incredible community it has brought together. It’s connected...

A Ride Of Passage - The Story Behind First Ligh...
For this Spotlight Session, the tables were turned and this time I, John Hall, was the one being interviewed. I got to share my story and journey behind building and growing First...
A Ride Of Passage - The Story Behind First Ligh...
For this Spotlight Session, the tables were turned and this time I, John Hall, was the one being interviewed. I got to share my story and journey behind building and growing First...

Through the Lens and Waves: Banna’s Journey of ...
In this Spotlight interview with Oceanside's Banna, she shares her story; a powerful testament of resilience. After surviving a life-altering hit-and-run accident that left her with severe injuries, she found healing...
Through the Lens and Waves: Banna’s Journey of ...
In this Spotlight interview with Oceanside's Banna, she shares her story; a powerful testament of resilience. After surviving a life-altering hit-and-run accident that left her with severe injuries, she found healing...

Collin Bosse: Overcoming Paralysis, Returning t...
In this Spotlight interview, we chat with Collin Bosse, a lifelong surfer from Santa Barbara who faced a life-changing challenge after a spinal cord injury in 2023. Undeterred by this...
Collin Bosse: Overcoming Paralysis, Returning t...
In this Spotlight interview, we chat with Collin Bosse, a lifelong surfer from Santa Barbara who faced a life-changing challenge after a spinal cord injury in 2023. Undeterred by this...