DAY ONE CKTH AMBASSADOR: Born & raised on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii: Flynn Novak is not only a standout surfer at Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline but is also a respected community leader throughout the island. When he isn’t in the water, Flynn can be found at home taking care of his two huskies while oftentimes preparing the day’s spearfishing catch. Also an avid reader & arguably an unintentional Taoist
When do you wake up
4:30-5am
What is your most consistent motivation
To go surfing or diving
What’s your typical morning routine - weekday vs weekend
Wake up, drink a liter of water, take the dogs on a run or walk on the bike or the beach & then coffee & breakfast — all before the sun rises so i’m ready for whatever. Weekend is the same as weekday for me
How do you caffeinate?
Grind coffee, head water, french press, slight creamer with oat milk
What is your guilty pleasure or luxury item I want
More surfboards or dive gear
Do you meditate?
Yes, everyday
What’s your ideal fitness routine?
Surfing & yoga
What is your spirit animal?
The Snow Leopard
What is the project you’re most devoted to right now?
My house & yard
What is the new skill you want to learn or class you want to take?
Captain’s license & Level 2 freedive course
What is one snack & one drink you’d pick from a convenience store?
Pistachios, cashews & water
If you had a “last supper” what would be on the menu?
Big colorful salad, mashed sweet potatoes with ginger & coconut milk & steamed or baked fish that I caught spearfishing that day
What’s an album that you could listen to for the rest of your life
Counting Crows first album
What’s a book you could read a second time?
My Dad’s book, The Haole Substitute
What is a movie you could watch once a week?
Probably Step Brothers, Scarface, or 300
What is the most memorable concert you’ve been to?
My first concert when i was 13 years old, crowd surfing to Green Day
What is your all-time favorite vacation or destination spot
Indonesia or Tahiti
Who is your favorite superhero?
None
Who do you think is the most stylish athlete of all time
Fuck thats a good question … Dennis Rodman?
Who are the historic figures you’d invite to dinner & then go Spring Breaking with?
Errol Flynn is one of them. I’m gonna need some time to pick the rest of this crew!
