A Father’s Day Tribute from Spunky’s Surf Shop
At Spunky’s Surf Shop, Father’s Day isn’t just another holiday—it’s a deep and meaningful reminder of the legacy so many of our dads leave behind in saltwater, surfboards, and sunburned smiles. For over 30 years, we've had the privilege of being part of family traditions rooted in the ocean—where dads teach their kids to respect the water, ride their first wave, and embrace the lifestyle that shapes who we are.
This Father’s Day, we say: I love you. Thank you for always helping the shop and everyone develop as individuals. And more than that—we want to honor the lessons our surf dads taught us. Whether it’s how to drive a boat, pick the right tide, or wipe out with dignity, this one’s for the dads who make the ocean feel like home.
5 Things Surfing Dads Teach Us That Last a Lifetime 🌊
They Taught Us to Respect the Ocean—Not Just Ride It
Before we ever stood on a board, Dad made sure we knew the ocean isn’t just a playground—it’s a powerful force. From teaching us how to read the swell, check the wind, or avoid rip currents, surf dads are natural-born teachers of ocean awareness.
📌 Did you know? According to the U.S. Lifesaving Association, over 80% of surf rescues are due to rip currents. Knowing how to spot one is a skill every watermen father passes down.
Our First Board Was Probably His Old One (And That Meant Everything)
There’s something sacred about being handed down your dad’s beat-up, wax-caked surfboard. It's more than just foam and fiberglass—it’s history. It’s the same board he rode during summers before you were born.
🛍️ Check out our used board rack and custom surfboard orders with Line Drive Surfboards—where tradition meets performance.
They Let Us Fall—Then Taught Us How to Get Back Up
Falling is part of surfing—and life. Our dads stood on the shoreline, cheering us on with every wipeout. They didn’t panic, they didn’t coddle. They taught.
It’s a metaphor we carry with us forever.
🧼 At Spunky’s, we carry reef-safe sunscreen and beginner-friendly boards like the Torq Mod Fun—gear that makes the journey smoother for the next generation of groms.
Boat Days Were the Best Days
Many of us grew up on the bow of a boat, squinting into the sun, feeling the engine hum beneath us. Dads taught us how to launch, dock, and treat every floating vessel with care—because boating is freedom, but it’s also responsibility.
⛵ Planning your next family boat day? Swing by Spunky’s for UV protective shirts and marine-grade sun care from brands like Sun Bum and Maui Island Secret.
He Showed Us the Ocean Lifestyle Isn’t Just a Phase—It’s Who We Are
Surfing isn’t a sport. It’s a culture. It’s early mornings, coffee on the tailgate, and post-session burritos. It’s wax melted on your dashboard and sea salt in your hair. Dads didn’t just teach us to surf—they showed us how to live.
👕 Celebrate Dad with our Father’s Day gear: Spunky’s Jetty Rat Surf Tees, O'Neill Button-ups and Rainbow sandals that are perfect for any ocean-loving legend.
We want to give a special Happy Father's Day to Bill Schwartz for always coming in and helping out with repairs around the shop and never asking for anything in return but good vibes and quality time! From building displays to fixing broken toilets we love and appreciate you so much!
Bill Schwartz, Thank you dad and I love you ~ Love ya Gunther
Happy Father's Day to Thomas Hunt! Thank you for always coming in and helping out with displays! We love and appreciate you so much!
Happy Father's Day to Mark Schneider! Thank you for coming in and teaching our groms about boards, surf history and local knowledge!
Happy Father's Day to Skip Miller! Thank you for coming in and sharing God's glory with our team. Praying with us!
Happy Father's Day to Frank Moore! Thank you for taking pictures of us in the water and at the shop. You taught us about photography and how to improve our skills behind the camera!
Happy Father's Day to Cost guard Kenny! You've been a father figure to all of us! From sharing stories about your time in the service, surfing in Hawaii and sharing a good laugh when we need it!
Happy Father's Day to Dan! Thank you for stepping up to help with beach events and helping us cater to our veteran surf community!
Happy Father's Day to Cowboy Bob! Thank you always coming to Fort Pierce to enjoy a good surf sesh, share stories, teach us about life and occasionally a fresh watermelon!
Happy Father's Day to Coach Michel Flores! Thank you for teaching and mentoring the next generation of shredders!
Happy Father's Day to Alexander! Vielen Dank, dass Sie uns alle über das Leben und das Geschäft unterrichten und betreuen!
To all the dads out there—thank you. You’ve taught us more than how to surf. You taught us patience, courage, humility, and how to fall in love with the ocean, just like you did.
This Father’s Day, share a memory, or maybe even start a new one with us. After all, the best gift you can give is another day spent together in the water.
From all of us at Spunky’s: We love you. Thank you for always helping the shop and everyone grow—not just as surfers, but as individuals!