The Don of Encinitas
“Cliche as it sounds, we will never see the likes of Don Hansen and his kind again, unfortunately.” — EOS Editor, Matt Warshaw The...
Don Hansen
Encinitas surf icon Don Hansen remembered for life of adventure
ENCINITAS — Family man, surfer, adventurer and entrepreneur Don Hansen, who founded Hansen Surfboards and set skydiving records, among other accomplishments in a life lived...
Hansen Surfboards: A local legacy
Hansen Surfboards stands as a testament to the rich surf culture that has defined Encinitas for decades. Founded in 1961 by Don Hansen, this iconic...
Waterspot: The adventures of Don Hansen
It all began in 1955 with the 19-year-old South Dakotan sticking his thumb in the breeze to hitch a ride to Southern California. ...