Local Break Magazine - June/July Issue - Dawn Patrol with a Purpose

Local Break Magazine - June/July Issue - Dawn Patrol with a Purpose

We're thrilled to have been featured in the June/July edition of Local Break Magazine! The arti...

The Community Behind Social Clubs

The Community Behind Social Clubs

If you’ve been paying attention on social media within the past few years, you’ve probably notic...

RIP & SIP Oceanside - June // Best Pizza & Brew

RIP & SIP Oceanside - June // Best Pizza & Brew

June’s RIP & SIP, an evening version of our monthly SIP & RIP's, may become an annual eve...

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - June // Hollandia Dairy

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - June // Hollandia Dairy

For June’s SIP & RIP, Hollandia Diary brought the fuel, with plenty of iced coffee and chocol...

SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - May // Sur Coffee

SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - May // Sur Coffee

Take two in Huntington Beach! May’s Orange County SIP & RIP was one for the books. Partnering...

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - May // Surf For Life with Jimbo's and Swamis Cafe

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - May // Surf For Life with Jimbo's and Swamis Cafe

The May SIP & RIP was a special one. In partnership with global nonprofit Surf for Life, the ...

SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - April // Sur Coffee

SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - April // Sur Coffee

We were so stoked to host our first-ever SIP & RIP in Huntington Beach this April! First Ligh...

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - April // High Tide Coffee

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - April // High Tide Coffee

An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation – that'...

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - March // Interim Coffee

SIP & RIP Carlsbad - March // Interim Coffee

Thanks to Carlsbad staple Interim Coffee and the cool southern California morning breeze for waki...

SIP & RIP - February // High Tide Coffee

SIP & RIP - February // High Tide Coffee

For the February SIP & RIP we teamed up with High Tide Coffee. They have been a staple in the...

SOLD OUT - Surf Film & Community Night

SOLD OUT - Surf Film & Community Night

We are beyond thrilled to inform you that this event has completely SOLD OUT. We hope to do more ...

SIP & RIP - January // Interim Coffee

SIP & RIP - January // Interim Coffee

The January SIP & RIP was light on waves but strong on vibes. Despite the lack of swell and c...

SIP & RIP - December // Surfboard Demo Day

SIP & RIP - December // Surfboard Demo Day

For the December SIP & RIP we closed out the year with a special meetup. We had Degree33 Surf...

SIP & RIP - November // Chick-Fil-A Carlsbad

SIP & RIP - November // Chick-Fil-A Carlsbad

For the November SIP & RIP we teamed up with Chick-Fil-A Carlsbad West and changed up the usu...

Halloween Costume Surf at Grandview Beach

Halloween Costume Surf at Grandview Beach

There’s nothing quite like Halloween morning in North County San Diego. This year, we kept the tr...

SIP & RIP - October // Interim Coffee

SIP & RIP - October // Interim Coffee

Another successful SIP & RIP in the books. Interim Coffee was pouring freshly brewed coffee f...

Dropping In - Surfing the Great Lakes of Michigan with Logan

Dropping In - Surfing the Great Lakes of Michigan with Logan

"Dropping in” A few thoughts by Logan Vegh, Great Lakes Surfer and FLSC contributor A phras...

First Light VS Sunrise: The Magic of Morning Surfing

First Light VS Sunrise: The Magic of Morning Surfing

When it comes to early morning surfing, there’s a certain allure that draws surfers to the water ...

SIP & RIP - September // Seaborne

SIP & RIP - September // Seaborne

The California Coastline has been stricken with lack of waves for the better part of summer and i...

Kook-Aid: Embracing Your Inner Kook and the Fun of Surfing

Kook-Aid: Embracing Your Inner Kook and the Fun of Surfing

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the iconic Kool-Aid Man bursting through walls wi...

Surf Movie Premiere At the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

Surf Movie Premiere At the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

THE SEARCH FOR VOLCANO ISLAND // A Fielder Films Production La Paloma Theater, a cultural gem of ...

The Push-Pull of Work Life and Surfing

The Push-Pull of Work Life and Surfing

It’s been a while since we’ve had solid waves in San Diego, so my mind drifts back to this day i...

SIP & RIP - August // Roo Bru

SIP & RIP - August // Roo Bru

The August SIP & RIP was another good one. This month we partnered with Roo Bru a coffee alte...

SIP & RIP - July // Interim Coffee

SIP & RIP - July // Interim Coffee

Another successful SIP & RIP in the books. This month we even had some solid swell line up fo...

Discover the Blue Mind: How Water Enhances Well-Being and the Joy of Surfing

Discover the Blue Mind: How Water Enhances Well-Being and the Joy of Surfing

Have you ever noticed how being near the ocean, a lake, or even a flowing river can make you fee...

SIP & RIP - June // Botero Coffee Club

SIP & RIP - June // Botero Coffee Club

For the June SIP & RIP we partnered with Botero Coffee Club for some freshly made coffee righ...

RIP & SIP // Sunset Surf + Beach Bonfire // Best Day Brewing

RIP & SIP // Sunset Surf + Beach Bonfire // Best Day Brewing

First Light Surf Club and Best Day Brewing teamed up for a Sunset Surf & Beach Bonfire at Moo...

Sunset Surf & Beach Bonfire with Best Day Brewing

Sunset Surf & Beach Bonfire with Best Day Brewing

  We are super excited to partner with Best Day Brewing (non alcoholic beer) for an evening meet...

SIP & RIP - May // Degree33 & Kookapinto

SIP & RIP - May // Degree33 & Kookapinto

For the May SIP & RIP we teamed with the Degree 33 Surfboards and Corey Colapinto's Kookapint...

SIP & RIP - April // Seaborne Coffee

SIP & RIP - April // Seaborne Coffee

The April SIP & RIP may have had the biggest and best waves of any meetup. We first enjoyed s...

Bold Journey - Meet John Hall

Bold Journey - Meet John Hall

Bold Journey is an online publication aimed at giving entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ...

SIP & RIP - March // Seaborne Coffee

SIP & RIP - March // Seaborne Coffee

Another month, another SIP & RIP. There was another great turnout. The featured coffee was fr...

RIP & SIP // Sunset Surf + Beach Bonfire // Nova Kombucha

RIP & SIP // Sunset Surf + Beach Bonfire // Nova Kombucha

We teamed up with Nova Kombucha and spent the evening at Oceanside Harbor for a sunset surf and b...

SIP & RIP - February // Necessity Coffee

SIP & RIP - February // Necessity Coffee

Check out the highlight from the February SIP & RIP. This month's coffee was brought to us by...

New Product Drop Corduroy Trucker Hat

New Product Drop Corduroy Trucker Hat

Say Hello to the First Light Corduroy Trucker We are expanding the hat quiver with addition of ...

Can You Surf At First Light?

Can You Surf At First Light?

The short answer is YES. We wholeheartedly believe there is no better time to surf! First off, f...

SIP & RIP - January // Degree33 & Kookapinto

SIP & RIP - January // Degree33 & Kookapinto

The January SIP & RIP was a blast. The community came out and we enjoyed great coffee, fun wa...

Best Coffee Shops to Work & Study From In Coastal North County San Diego

Best Coffee Shops to Work & Study From In Coastal North County San Diego

Here's the list of our favorite coffee shops in Coastal North County San Diego to work and study ...

SIP & RIP // January 18th // Degree33 & Kookapinto Board Demo

SIP & RIP // January 18th // Degree33 & Kookapinto Board Demo

SIP & RIP ~ Thursday 1/18 6:30AM at Turnarounds beach in Carlsbad, CA. Start your day with s...

SIP & RIP - December

SIP & RIP - December

We ended the year on a high note with fun waves, a beautiful sunrise, and a great group of people...

New Product Drop - Kook-Aid Tee

New Product Drop - Kook-Aid Tee

We are excited to announce the newest release to the First Light Surf Club T-Shit collection. In...

SIP & RIP - November // Necessity Coffee + Fringe Food Co

SIP & RIP - November // Necessity Coffee + Fringe Food Co

Check out November's SIP & RIP in Carlsbad California. Necessity Coffee was pouring the First...

New Product Drop - Mug & Necessity Collab Coffee

New Product Drop - Mug & Necessity Collab Coffee

Coffee is an essential or should we say a necessity to our morning routine, so we are absolutely ...

Halloween Costume Dawn Patrol Surf // Grandview, Encinitas

Halloween Costume Dawn Patrol Surf // Grandview, Encinitas

This year a group of us met up at Grandview Beach in Encinitas, North County San Diego, to celebr...

8 Reasons Why Starting Your Day with a Morning Surf Boosts Your Well-Being

8 Reasons Why Starting Your Day with a Morning Surf Boosts Your Well-Being

In almost all of the Spotlight Interviews we've conducted, a consistent theme emerges – beginning...

Shoutout SoCal - Meet John Hall

Shoutout SoCal - Meet John Hall

Meet John Hall | Founder of First Light Surf Club – a brand, community, and lifestyle     Shouto...

RIP & SIP - September // Locals Only Vodka

RIP & SIP - September // Locals Only Vodka

Sunday Brunch Surf + Vodka Tasting with Locals Only Vodka On Sunday October 24th, we partnered wi...

SIP & RIP - September // Necessity Coffee

SIP & RIP - September // Necessity Coffee

SIP & RIP // Pre-Work Coffee + Surf Meetup featuring Necessity Coffee There's no better way t...

SIP & RIP - August // Degree 33 Surfboard Demo

SIP & RIP - August // Degree 33 Surfboard Demo

SIP & RIP // First Light Surf Club + Degree 33 Surfboards For the August SIP & RIP, we t...

RIP & SIP // FLSC + Best Pizza and Brew Oceanside

RIP & SIP // FLSC + Best Pizza and Brew Oceanside

This past Tuesday, August 8th, we partnered with Best Pizza and Brew in Oceanside for an after ...