The Jupiter Club with Gina Jurlando

In this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we welcome back Gina Jurlando to the show. You might remember her when we last had her on to talk about the Yeasty Boys, the community surf group she founded to help make surfing more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for everyone looking to paddle out.

Since then, Gina has continued doing what she does best—bringing people together. Whether it's through surfing, community events, environmental initiatives, art, film, or simply creating spaces where people can connect, she's become one of the driving forces behind the ever-evolving culture of Rockaway Beach.

Today she's back to talk about two exciting new projects. First, the inaugural Rockaway Surf Film Festival, a new celebration of surf culture, storytelling, creativity, and the unique community that has grown around the ocean here in New York. And second, Jupiter Club, a new community-focused surf club, co-working space, event venue, and gathering place that is already becoming a hub for surfers, artists, entrepreneurs, and locals alike. Jupiter Club was created to carry forward the spirit of community that has always made Rockaway special, while creating new opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. 

From building one of the most welcoming surf communities on the East Coast to helping launch new cultural institutions right here in Rockaway, Gina continues to prove that surfing is about much more than waves—it's about the people you meet along the way.

She is our guest today on this episode of The Swell Season Surf Podcast.

Follow The Jupiter Club on Instagram: jupiterclubnycYou can find more information on the club and The  Rockaway Surf  Film Festival here: https://www.jupiterclubnyc.com/ 

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 
For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: 
Artist: The Sandals
Song: Driftin’
Album: The Endless Summer Soundtrack 


00:00 Welcome Back Gina
02:42 Host Gift Plug
04:17 Jupiter Club Origins
06:53 Amenities And Bike Plans
08:18 Why Jupiter Club
10:18 Running The Space
11:49 Membership And Lockers
13:33 Programming By Community
15:35 Work Life Balance
18:36 Film Festival Idea
21:16 Keeping It Short
23:41 Tech And Volunteers
26:39 Submissions And Judging
28:50 Screening Night Details
29:22 Panel Talk And Kwame
30:12 Surf Therapy Explained
32:02 Volunteering and Perspective
33:25 Running a Surf Club
35:23 Dogs and Community Vibes
36:12 Film Festival Updates
37:00 Summer Events Lineup
37:23 Wetsuit Repair and Sustainability
40:51 Art Classes and Community Ideas
42:30 Organic Growth and Challenges
45:27 Social Media Struggles48:36 Surfer Questionnaire
51:06 Final Plugs and Wrap Up


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