Waves of Change: Third Coast’s Next Chapter

Hey Everyone, thanks for stopping by. I’m here to let you know that, after nearly 20 years, my wife Erin and I have decided to take a step back and chart a new direction in our lives. The St. Joseph surf shop and online store are now closed.

Closing our retail store after nearly 20 years was not an easy decision. Business has been as good as ever, but we’re simply ready for a new direction in life. We’re looking forward to shifting more of our focus from running our retail store to providing fun outdoor experiences through our camps and rentals.

We’re going to focus on growing our Kids’ Beach Camps and Third Coast Paddling kayak & paddleboard rentals, hanging with our two boys, surfing and traveling more, and taking a deep breath while thinking about what’s to come. We’ll miss the shop but look forward to exciting days ahead.

It’s been an amazing couple decades and we can’t thank you enough for all of your support. It means the world to us. We hope to see you down the road, or better yet, while sharing waves and a good chat while we wait for the next one.

Thanks, and see you in the water.

Ryan & the Gerard Family