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Spectator SportsFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Island Water Sports is a Deerfield Beach-based retailer serving the surfing and action-sports community along Florida's east coast. Founded in 1978 by Kirk Cottrell, the shop remains rooted in multi-generational surfing and skateboarding culture, now led by his son Cheyne with ongoing family involvement. The team combines competitive and professional-level experience with product knowledge to provide guidance on gear and boards for local and visiting riders. It operates as a mid-sized specialty retailer within the spectator sports industry, serving both local enthusiasts and traveling customers with gear and expert advice. The store maintains a broad inventory across action sports to support a range of surfing and skateboarding needs through its staff who actively compete. In 2020, Island Water Sports was recognized with Retailer of the Year for the East Coast, reflecting its regional standing.