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RACING CARS TO SURFBOARDS
🎙️ RACING CARS TO SURFBOARDS
EP15 Sam “Bobs Boards” Richardson
Meet Sam “Bob” Richardson of Bob’s Boards, a surfboard shaper based in Lagos, Algarve. From building racing cars in the UK to crafting classic longboards and single fins in Portugal, Bob shares his journey, shaping philosophy, and why he believes great boards are all about feel.
We talk surf culture, design tips, and how a university nickname became a respected surf label.
🎧 Tune in to Podcast Portugal, “Voices of Portugal. Stories for the World”.
📲 Follow Bob on Instagram: @sambobsboards
🎶 Music by Band of 4
#PortugalSurf #BobsBoards #AlgarveSurf #HandshapedSurfboards #SupportYourLocalShaper
EP15 Sam “Bobs Boards” Richardson
Meet Sam “Bob” Richardson of Bob’s Boards, a surfboard shaper based in Lagos, Algarve. From building racing cars in the UK to crafting classic longboards and single fins in Portugal, Bob shares his journey, shaping philosophy, and why he believes great boards are all about feel.
We talk surf culture, design tips, and how a university nickname became a respected surf label.
🎧 Tune in to Podcast Portugal, “Voices of Portugal. Stories for the World”.
📲 Follow Bob on Instagram: @sambobsboards
🎶 Music by Band of 4
#PortugalSurf #BobsBoards #AlgarveSurf #HandshapedSurfboards #SupportYourLocalShaper
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"