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EPISODE 7 JNR SURFBOARDS - Saman Christopher Hewawitharana aka "Junior"
JNR SURFBOARDS
Podcast Portugal host Justin West is joined by special guest Saman Christopher Hewawitharana aka "Junior" – Founder & Shaper at JNR Surfboards
Episode Highlights:
• Sri Lanka in the early days, the civil war, surfing Arugam Bay and Scotland.
• The journey of JNR Surfboards with Saman Christopher Hewawitharana, also known as Junior
• How shaping surfboards became a full-time passion and business
• The importance of custom surfboards tailored to individual surf styles and local breaks
• Junior’s background: From Scotland and Sri Lanka to Portugal
• Mechanical engineering to hands-on surfboard craftsmanship
• Work experience across Greece, Norway, Australia, and Portugal
• Learning from OKE Surfboards and ORG Surfboards
• The satisfaction of crafting a board from start to finish
Podcast Portugal host Justin West is joined by special guest Saman Christopher Hewawitharana aka "Junior" – Founder & Shaper at JNR Surfboards
Episode Highlights:
• Sri Lanka in the early days, the civil war, surfing Arugam Bay and Scotland.
• The journey of JNR Surfboards with Saman Christopher Hewawitharana, also known as Junior
• How shaping surfboards became a full-time passion and business
• The importance of custom surfboards tailored to individual surf styles and local breaks
• Junior’s background: From Scotland and Sri Lanka to Portugal
• Mechanical engineering to hands-on surfboard craftsmanship
• Work experience across Greece, Norway, Australia, and Portugal
• Learning from OKE Surfboards and ORG Surfboards
• The satisfaction of crafting a board from start to finish
Links & Resources:
🌊 Visit JNR Surfboards: www.jnrsurfboards.com
📸 Follow on Instagram: @jnrfish
🎵 Music by "Band of 4"