Written by Nicholas Paoni, Photographed by Nicholas Paoni and Bryan Johnson. It feels free. Sometimes it’s fast. When the waves are big it can be a little scary. That’s how Shea Sherman, the Encinitas Board Riders Club, Rider of the month of July, describes what it’s like to ride the waves; and she should know. [...]
Enduring traditions start with a signature event. This one occurred in June at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Encinitas Boardriders, when they decided to start the tradition of honoring a club member as the “Rider of the Month”. Leading off that tradition is Super Grom Dane Libby, Rider of the Month [...]
On June 8, 2024 Cardiff State Beach in Encinitas came alive with the joyous sounds of young girls learning to surf. This special event, known as Wahine Day, was the second event of its kind organized by the Encinitas Boardriders and aimed to nurture and introduce girls aged five to ten to the exciting world [...]
The waves at Ponto were better than expected, as the forecast was predicting knee high waves with a howling onshore south wind ahead of an approaching storm front coming in that evening, but we arrived to clean and glassy waist high wedges with only a minor onshore seabreeze coming up around mid morning and keeping [...]
The story of Don Hansen is a tale deeply rooted in the history and culture of surfing. Don began his life’s journey in South Dakota in 1937, and word on the street is that when he was 18 years old he hitchhiked to California after graduating high school. Hansen ended up in Encinitas after a [...]
The recent WSL Qualifying Series contest in Bathsheba, Barbados, the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro, brought together some of the most talented female surfers, including members of the Encinitas Boardriders Club. Among them were Ella McCaffray, Kaydn Persidok, and Maddie Stanton, who embarked on an unforgettable journey filled with amazing waves, breathtaking scenery, and a vibrant [...]
Last weekend's West Coast Board Riders Event at Oceanside Pier saw the Encinitas surf community rise up in a display of teamwork, strength, and camaraderie, as the Encinitas Boardriders showcased their depth and community involvement, clinching victory with a come from behind win and bringing home the trophy. Let's talk about our rockstar MVP Kaia [...]
Surf competitions are a funny thing. I guess it all starts with judging, and it’s tough because it’s subjective to begin with. So, when you throw in junky waves, where do you go from there? Is “the best surfer” really determined when it’s 1 foot, 20 knots onshore, and minus tide closeouts? Everyone has been [...]
Our 2023 membership party at Hansen’s Surf Shop was such a success! The sight of our vibrant surf community coming together to support and be a part of the Encinitas Boardriders was a heartwarming event that left us feeling incredibly fortunate to be part of this amazing community. The enthusiasm and genuine camaraderie brought a [...]
“We had a huge turnout at our first Wahine Surf Event at Seaside on Sunday 08/13/23. This special community surf day was all about empowering our younger female surfers. The positive energy and enthusiasm of the girls was truly infectious. The atmosphere was filled with positivity, inspiration, and a sense of togetherness. We couldn’t have [...]
