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

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"