Click to see an interview with Josh Hansen as he shares with us the fascinating story of how his father, Don, founded the business. He'll also take you on a tour of the store. Thank you Hansen's for your generous support for our club. By Liam Bechman and Nicholas Paoni [...]
A Cinematic Celebration of Surfing's Revolution: 50 Years Later with the Award-Winning Documentary Bustin’ Down the Door. Set on Oahu’s North Shore during the winter of 1975, Bustin’ Down the Door captures the moment a determined group of Australian and South African surfers risked everything to chase their dreams and ignited a cultural revolution. With a bold, aggressive style that challenged local traditions, they helped launch professional surfing and laid the foundation for today’s multi-billion-dollar global industry. The film chronicles [...]
“It’s like dèjá vu all over again.” Yogi Berra Yogi’s famous quote immediately sprang to mind when I learned that Audrey was selected as the Rider of the Month. You see this would be the second time that I have interviewed and photographed her. The first time was around a year ago when she was [...]
“When I ride a wave it brings so much joy- it fortifies my soul.” Giancarlos (“GC”) Urcia Calle 3/8/2025 Giancarlos’s journey to the Board Riders is quite different from those of you who grew up here. He moved to the US from Huanchaco, Peru 15 years ago. He is now 37. His introduction to the sport was [...]
The Board Riders' "Sponsor Spotlight" returns, and kicking off the series is Sun Bum. The purpose of the series is to thank our Sponsors for their generous donations to the Club that help to fund our contests, clinics and special events. Board Rider Journalists, Liam Beckman and Nicholas Paoni, will be working on the [...]
It's not easy catching up with Encinitas's own WSL World Championship Tour surfer, Jake Marshall. Coming off of a successful 2024 campaign, Jake was rank 11th in the world at year end. Now after 2 events in the 2025 season, with a 5th place at the Lexus Pipe Pro and a 17th in the Surf [...]
Chris was born and raised in Encinitas. His roots extend back to 1904 when his great grandfather arrived in the area. He has been surfing Seaside for over 40 years. He is known and well liked in the community here. In fact, there are a few bona fide legends that still surf the Lot and Chris fits comfortably within [...]
“It’s so fun!!! When I’m on a wave I get to go fast and it’s like I’m flying through the water.” That’s what Teddy told me when I asked her what it feels like to ride a wave. She also said that she loves the connection it gives her with the ocean, which is wild [...]
ENCINITAS BOARDRIDERS ARE GOING DOWN UNDER, AGAIN!! Help us raise funds to send our team to the 2025 Usher Cup at Snapper Rock, Gold Coast, Australia. Representing Encinitas this year will be Damien Hobgood, Darrell Goodrum, Syd Ott, and Sean Marceron. Event takes place January 17-19, 2025. Funds raised will go directly to assist with [...]
As the saying goes: “Age is just a number”. For Paul Robotta that number is 69. Here are a few more of his numbers for you to consider. He has been surfing for 57 years, and when the surf is up he rides 2 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. Paul grew up in San Diego County. His [...]
