500 - Hank Warner: Part One

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500 - Hank Warner: Part One

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Feb 15, 2024

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San Diego native, apprentice to board building pioneers worldwide, Godfather to pro surfers, 57 years of shaping, 30,000 boards deep, Hank Warner shares tales from a life immersed in foam dust, brethren, and the sea. Part 1 of 2. Enjoy!
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Feb 15, 2024

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