Sad news washed over the worldwide surf community today, as news that legendary surfer and shaper Don Hansen has passed away. He was 88 years old.
Hansen was a lifelong surfer, and the mind behind Hansen Surfboards, an iconic surfboard brand born in the sixties and enduring throughout decades. Out of the shaping room, Hansen was also a notable wave-rider, landing on the cover of this very magazine in 1962.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Don Hansen passes away
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May the final paddle out be smooth and the waves perfect. See you on the other side.....
ReplyDeleteRIP to a legend in our surf town. Absolutely the nicest family. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI've lived here for 20 years and have never seen military assets moved through the city via rail. I creep out 24/7, unless of course the Dalmatians blocked my view?
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