Surf Legend and Hansen Surfboards Founder Don Hansen Dies at 88

Surf legend and Hansen Surfboards founder Don Hansen dies at 88

Don Hansen, a pioneering surfer and shaper who helped define Southern California’s surf culture, is being remembered across San Diego County after his passing at the age of 88. Hansen was the founder of Hansen Surfboards, an iconic brand that began in the early 1960s and remains a staple in Encinitas today. Known for his craftsmanship and forward-thinking designs, Hansen played a key role in the evolution of modern surfboards and the culture surrounding them.