Local Break Magazine - June/July Issue - Dawn Patrol with a Purpose
July 12, 2025
We're thrilled to have been featured in the June/July edition of Local Break Magazine! The arti...
The Community Behind Social Clubs
July 10, 2025
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
July 02, 2025
June’s RIP & SIP, an evening version of our monthly SIP & RIP's, may become an annual eve...
SIP & RIP Carlsbad - June // Hollandia Dairy
June 23, 2025
For June’s SIP & RIP, Hollandia Diary brought the fuel, with plenty of iced coffee and chocol...
SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - May // Sur Coffee
June 19, 2025
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
June 19, 2025
The May SIP & RIP was a special one. In partnership with global nonprofit Surf for Life, the ...
SIP & RIP Huntington Beach - April // Sur Coffee
June 19, 2025
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
June 19, 2025
An abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation – that'...
SIP & RIP Carlsbad - March // Interim Coffee
June 19, 2025
Thanks to Carlsbad staple Interim Coffee and the cool southern California morning breeze for waki...
SIP & RIP - February // High Tide Coffee
March 07, 2025
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
January 31, 2025
We are beyond thrilled to inform you that this event has completely SOLD OUT. We hope to do more ...
SIP & RIP - January // Interim Coffee
January 31, 2025
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
December 30, 2024
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
December 12, 2024
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
November 19, 2024
There’s nothing quite like Halloween morning in North County San Diego. This year, we kept the tr...
SIP & RIP - October // Interim Coffee
November 16, 2024
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
November 16, 2024
"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
October 11, 2024
When it comes to early morning surfing, there’s a certain allure that draws surfers to the water ...
SIP & RIP - September // Seaborne
October 04, 2024
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
September 14, 2024
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
September 09, 2024
THE SEARCH FOR VOLCANO ISLAND // A Fielder Films Production La Paloma Theater, a cultural gem of ...
The Push-Pull of Work Life and Surfing
September 05, 2024
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
August 31, 2024
The August SIP & RIP was another good one. This month we partnered with Roo Bru a coffee alte...
SIP & RIP - July // Interim Coffee
July 23, 2024
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
July 17, 2024
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
July 11, 2024
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
June 08, 2024
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
May 29, 2024
We are super excited to partner with Best Day Brewing (non alcoholic beer) for an evening meet...
SIP & RIP - May // Degree33 & Kookapinto
May 28, 2024
For the May SIP & RIP we teamed with the Degree 33 Surfboards and Corey Colapinto's Kookapint...
SIP & RIP - April // Seaborne Coffee
May 06, 2024
The April SIP & RIP may have had the biggest and best waves of any meetup. We first enjoyed s...
Bold Journey - Meet John Hall
April 05, 2024
Bold Journey is an online publication aimed at giving entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ...
SIP & RIP - March // Seaborne Coffee
March 28, 2024
Another month, another SIP & RIP. There was another great turnout. The featured coffee was fr...
RIP & SIP // Sunset Surf + Beach Bonfire // Nova Kombucha
March 04, 2024
We teamed up with Nova Kombucha and spent the evening at Oceanside Harbor for a sunset surf and b...
SIP & RIP - February // Necessity Coffee
March 04, 2024
Check out the highlight from the February SIP & RIP. This month's coffee was brought to us by...
New Product Drop Corduroy Trucker Hat
February 02, 2024
Say Hello to the First Light Corduroy Trucker We are expanding the hat quiver with addition of ...
Can You Surf At First Light?
January 23, 2024
The short answer is YES. We wholeheartedly believe there is no better time to surf! First off, f...
SIP & RIP - January // Degree33 & Kookapinto
January 22, 2024
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
January 17, 2024
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
January 12, 2024
SIP & RIP ~ Thursday 1/18 6:30AM at Turnarounds beach in Carlsbad, CA. Start your day with s...
SIP & RIP - December
December 22, 2023
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
December 11, 2023
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
November 18, 2023
Check out November's SIP & RIP in Carlsbad California. Necessity Coffee was pouring the First...
New Product Drop - Mug & Necessity Collab Coffee
November 14, 2023
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
November 06, 2023
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
November 03, 2023
In almost all of the Spotlight Interviews we've conducted, a consistent theme emerges – beginning...
Shoutout SoCal - Meet John Hall
October 25, 2023
Meet John Hall | Founder of First Light Surf Club – a brand, community, and lifestyle Shouto...
RIP & SIP - September // Locals Only Vodka
October 03, 2023
Sunday Brunch Surf + Vodka Tasting with Locals Only Vodka On Sunday October 24th, we partnered wi...
SIP & RIP - September // Necessity Coffee
September 22, 2023
SIP & RIP // Pre-Work Coffee + Surf Meetup featuring Necessity Coffee There's no better way t...
SIP & RIP - August // Degree 33 Surfboard Demo
August 18, 2023
SIP & RIP // First Light Surf Club + Degree 33 Surfboards For the August SIP & RIP, we t...
RIP & SIP // FLSC + Best Pizza and Brew Oceanside
August 11, 2023
This past Tuesday, August 8th, we partnered with Best Pizza and Brew in Oceanside for an after ...