Rob Machado Surf Series Returns November 14 in Memory of Don Hansen
Put November 14 on the calendar, North County. The Rob Machado Surf Series in Memory of Don Hansen returns Saturday with its 2026 opener, and Encinitas Boardriders Club has sign-ups open.
Local surf contests have always been part of Revolt. We produced 12 seasons of the Revolt Summer Surf Series, so we have a soft spot for the surfers, families and volunteers who keep these events going. A series honoring Don Hansen gives us another good reason to pay attention.
Remembering Don Hansen
Hansen’s name runs deep in North County. As Encinitas Boardriders Club recounts, he established Hansen Surfboards in Cardiff in 1961 and moved the shop to its Encinitas location in 1968.
He helped shape the boards people rode and built a business that became part of the local surf community. Carrying his name into a new contest season is a fitting way to keep that history in the lineup.
Ready to Enter?
The November 14 contest is Event #1 of the series. You’ll need to be an Encinitas Boardriders Club member to compete, with registration available through the club’s LiveHeats page.
The club is advertising cash prizes for series winners, plus no entry fees for Events #2 and #3. Check the opener’s registration for its entry fee and available divisions.
For the contest location, check-in instructions and heat schedule, go straight to the organizer’s updates before heading out Saturday.
November 14: The Details
- What: Rob Machado Surf Series in Memory of Don Hansen, Event #1
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Organizer: Encinitas Boardriders Club
- To compete: Club membership required
- Sign-ups and updates: Official event announcement and LiveHeats
More from the North County surf scene: revisit Revolt’s Sessions Surf Festival coverage, where surfing and live music shared the bill at Seaside Reef.
