Ambassadors
Meet our team of extraordinary ambassadors - a group of individuals who embody the essence of creativity, self-expression, adventure, and exploration. From the depths of the ocean to the peaks of the mountains, our ambassadors traverse the globe in pursuit of their passions, always pushing boundaries and inspiring those around them.
Alex Knost
Costa Mesa local Al Knost has spent the past decade traveling and exploring the world living in a 60’s dream. Continuously pushing his style to new extremes in the water and constantly testing his own handmade shapes, Knost carries this ideology on to dry land as well. He has been blessed with such talent out of the water in creating nostalgic tunes with his current band “Tomorrow’s Tulips”, where his stylish vibes have been translated into the form of music and new sounds are consistently created.
ALEX'S PICK
Teenage Tokyo
AMBER
Alex Knost
Costa Mesa local Al Knost has spent the past decade traveling and exploring the world living in a 60’s dream. Continuously pushing his style to new extremes in the water and constantly testing his own handmade shapes, Knost carries this ideology on to dry land as well. He has been blessed with such talent out of the water in creating nostalgic tunes with his current band “Tomorrow’s Tulips”, where his stylish vibes have been translated into the form of music and new sounds are consistently created.
ALEX'S PICK
Teenage Tokyo
AMBER
Tia Blanco
Tia brings to the table a world of experience far beyond what her age implies. Born in Puerto Rico, spending her early teen years in Hawaii, and now residing in Southern California, Tia is a product of change and is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the future of women’s surfing. Tia is now rooted in the epicenter of surf arenas with Lower Trestles at her disposal and an entourage of the best up-and-coming surfers by her side. She is as committed as they come with a balanced life that makes time for yoga, school, competition, travel, vegan eating, and artistic endeavors. And with her photogenic abilities to cap this all off, we can say that Tia will be around for a long time.
TIA'S PICK
Vine
€149.95
BLACK
+5 COLORS
Tia Blanco
Tia brings to the table a world of experience far beyond what her age implies. Born in Puerto Rico, spending her early teen years in Hawaii, and now residing in Southern California, Tia is a product of change and is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the future of women’s surfing. Tia is now rooted in the epicenter of surf arenas with Lower Trestles at her disposal and an entourage of the best up-and-coming surfers by her side. She is as committed as they come with a balanced life that makes time for yoga, school, competition, travel, vegan eating, and artistic endeavors. And with her photogenic abilities to cap this all off, we can say that Tia will be around for a long time.
TIA'S PICK
Vine
€149.95
BLACK
+5 COLORS
Woody Gooch
Self-taught by simple curiosity, Woody Gooch is becoming widely known for framing his focal subject with the natural world around it—adding a visual depth you won’t find in run-of-the-mill photography today. More artist than technician, he captures life in ways few seem to, uniquely utilizing movement and negative space to communicate the emotions of any given moment.
WOODY'S PICK
Hirsch
€110.97
HURU
+3 COLORS
Woody Gooch
Self-taught by simple curiosity, Woody Gooch is becoming widely known for framing his focal subject with the natural world around it—adding a visual depth you won’t find in run-of-the-mill photography today. More artist than technician, he captures life in ways few seem to, uniquely utilizing movement and negative space to communicate the emotions of any given moment.
WOODY'S PICK
Hirsch
€110.97
HURU
+3 COLORS
Kassia Meador
Kassia is a woman of many talents. She has elegance and grace on a board, yet spunk and ease within her photography. A world traveler, with the smoothest style in and out of the water, Kassia is continuously on the hunt for her next pursuit, whether it be in a gallery or in the lineup. A friend to all things living, we look to Kass for constant guidance on how to live life to its fullest potential.
KASSIA'S PICK
Nikol
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+6 COLORS
Kassia Meador
Kassia is a woman of many talents. She has elegance and grace on a board, yet spunk and ease within her photography. A world traveler, with the smoothest style in and out of the water, Kassia is continuously on the hunt for her next pursuit, whether it be in a gallery or in the lineup. A friend to all things living, we look to Kass for constant guidance on how to live life to its fullest potential.
KASSIA'S PICK
Nikol
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+6 COLORS
Michael February
Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Mikey has molded a style of surfing that exquisitely channels old school flare with new school precision and technical prowess. He’s a surfer who does things his own way, generating a dynamic groove that’s inspired by the flavors of Africa and his many creative endeavors. While Mikey is incredible to watch in the water, it’s what he does on land that’s truly inspiring for surfers and non-surfers alike, as he continues to uplift and support local South African communities through the non-profit Waves of Change.
MICHAEL'S PICK
Mystiq
€149.95
VILLA
+4 COLORS
Michael February
Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Mikey has molded a style of surfing that exquisitely channels old school flare with new school precision and technical prowess. He’s a surfer who does things his own way, generating a dynamic groove that’s inspired by the flavors of Africa and his many creative endeavors. While Mikey is incredible to watch in the water, it’s what he does on land that’s truly inspiring for surfers and non-surfers alike, as he continues to uplift and support local South African communities through the non-profit Waves of Change.
MICHAEL'S PICK
Mystiq
€149.95
VILLA
+4 COLORS
Tanner Gudauskas
We’re thrilled to announce that Tanner Gudauskas has joined the Island pearltourism family. Bursting with unhinged electricity in and out of the water, Tanner is an artist, surfer, and humanitarian. When he’s not chasing swell around the world, you can find him making waves with his eclectic art and Positive Vibe Warriors, nonprofit foundation he started with his brothers.
TANNER'S PICK
Phonos
€184.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS
Tanner Gudauskas
We’re thrilled to announce that Tanner Gudauskas has joined the Island pearltourism family. Bursting with unhinged electricity in and out of the water, Tanner is an artist, surfer, and humanitarian. When he’s not chasing swell around the world, you can find him making waves with his eclectic art and Positive Vibe Warriors, nonprofit foundation he started with his brothers.
TANNER'S PICK
Phonos
€184.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS
JJ Wessels
San Clemente-based JJ Wessels is an artist, surfer, and craftsman who has mastered the California lifestyle. In the water, he has a distinctive style that’s both old-school and fully modern, nodding to the surf icons of Orange County while also blazing his own path down the line. When he’s on land you’ll find him with a paintbrush, pencil, or his trusty camera, creating work that’s fresh and free. From San O to the studio, he’s a gifted talent who continually pushes boundaries in and out of the ocean.
JJ'S PICK
Myles
€107.97
CRYSTAL BLACK
+17 COLORS
JJ Wessels
San Clemente-based JJ Wessels is an artist, surfer, and craftsman who has mastered the California lifestyle. In the water, he has a distinctive style that’s both old-school and fully modern, nodding to the surf icons of Orange County while also blazing his own path down the line. When he’s on land you’ll find him with a paintbrush, pencil, or his trusty camera, creating work that’s fresh and free. From San O to the studio, he’s a gifted talent who continually pushes boundaries in and out of the ocean.
JJ'S PICK
Myles
€107.97
CRYSTAL BLACK
+17 COLORS
Jesse Guglielmana
Ambassador Jesse Guglielmana has a free-flowing creativity like nobody else. Whether he’s surfing, skating, or slinging paint in the studio, he effortlessly embodies the California lifestyle in all his endeavors–and he somehow finds time for his upcycled clothing and beautifully nuanced surfboard designs. There’s nothing ordinary about the way he rolls, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
JESSE'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
ABSINTHE
5 COLORS
Jesse Guglielmana
Ambassador Jesse Guglielmana has a free-flowing creativity like nobody else. Whether he’s surfing, skating, or slinging paint in the studio, he effortlessly embodies the California lifestyle in all his endeavors–and he somehow finds time for his upcycled clothing and beautifully nuanced surfboard designs. There’s nothing ordinary about the way he rolls, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.
JESSE'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
ABSINTHE
+5 COLORS
Pat Gudauskas
Part of the Gudauskas trio of brothers, Pat is a surfer, a father, and a humanitarian. Since he was a kid, he’s had saltwater running through his veins, pushing the sport ever-upward with a signature, progressive style that’s propelled him to the highest level of competition. Along with chasing waves around the world, he’s also a dedicated family man and the co-founder of Positive Vibe Warriors with his brothers—and he does it all with style, class, and a smile.
PAT'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS
Pat Gudauskas
Part of the Gudauskas trio of brothers, Pat is a surfer, a father, and a humanitarian. Since he was a kid, he’s had saltwater running through his veins, pushing the sport ever-upward with a signature, progressive style that’s propelled him to the highest level of competition. Along with chasing waves around the world, he’s also a dedicated family man and the co-founder of Positive Vibe Warriors with his brothers—and he does it all with style, class, and a smile.
PAT'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS
Dane Gudauskas
Dane is free-wheeling, free-spirited, and overflowing with stoke. Part of the Gudauskas trio of brothers, he’s got a joy for the ocean and a passion for humanity–which he gladly shares as the co-founder of Positive Vibe Warriors with his brothers. Hailing from San Clemente, CA, his unquenchable thirst for waves is only matched by his perpetual happiness in and out of the ocean. He does things his own way and he makes us all want to have a little more fun.
DANE'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS
Dane Gudauskas
Dane is free-wheeling, free-spirited, and overflowing with stoke. Part of the Gudauskas trio of brothers, he’s got a joy for the ocean and a passion for humanity–which he gladly shares as the co-founder of Positive Vibe Warriors with his brothers. Hailing from San Clemente, CA, his unquenchable thirst for waves is only matched by his perpetual happiness in and out of the ocean. He does things his own way and he makes us all want to have a little more fun.
DANE'S PICK
Rece
€149.95
CRYSTAL BLACK
+5 COLORS