Octávio Lourenço: Ferox Surfboards and the Fire
In this episode of Podcast Portugal, we sit down with Octávio Lourenço, founder and owner of Ferox Surfboards, one of the Algarve’s most respected independent surfboard factories. Known for his long-standing support of local Algarvian surfers and his commitment to handcrafted, performance-driven surfboards, Octávio has played a key role in Portugal’s grassroots surf culture.
We discuss the philosophy behind Ferox Surfboards, the importance of locally made boards, and what it truly means to support surfers beyond sponsorship—through access, mentorship, and community investment. Octávio shares…
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