• EPISODE 7 JNR SURFBOARDS - Saman Christopher Hewawitharana aka "Junior"

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
  • Podcast

EPISODE 7 JNR SURFBOARDS - Saman Christopher Hewawitharana aka "Junior"

  • Summary

  • Podcast Portugal host, Justin West is joined by 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

    • Juniour’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"

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