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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

RIP & SIP // FLSC + Best Pizza & Brew

First Light Surf Club is teaming up with Best Pizza & Brew in Oceanside for our first ever ev...

SIP & RIP - July

Check out the highlight reel from the July Sip and Rip. First Light Surf Club hosts a Sip and Rip...

The Art Of The Pre Work Dawn Patrol Surf

Beginning your day in the ocean surfing is one of the best ways to start the day on the right foo...

SIP & RIP - June

Every third Thursday has quickly become our favorite day of the month. We’re already counting do...

New Product Drop - Dawn Patrol Hoodie in Black Heather

Hot off the copier - The fan favorite First Light Surf Club Dawn Patrol Hoodie now comes in Blac...

New Product Drop - Turnarounds Beanie

We always get excited about new product drops and this one couldn't have come a moment too soon....

Exploring Life & Business with John Hall of First Light Surf Club

SD Voyager recently published an interview with John Hall, founder of First Light Surf Club. SD ...

SIP & RIP - May

May's SIP & RIP was a ton of fun. Thanks for everyone who came out! A special thanks to Arete...

SIP & RIP - April

April's SIP & RIP had a great turnout, good coffee, and fun waves. Seaborne Coffee located in...