Exclusive Interview with Bodyboard Champion Jeff Hubbard

June 9, 2024

From Grom to Legend: Jeff Hubbard's Epic Bodyboarding Journey

Jeff Hubbard, the 3x IBA World Champion and renowned aerial master, recently joined Bodyboard Holidays founder Rob Barber for an exclusive live interview in Newquay, Cornwall! This event followed an epic Bodyboard Holidays coaching weekend where Jeff shared his extensive knowledge and skills with UK bodyboarders.

A Glimpse into Jeff Hubbard's Illustrious Career

During the interview, Jeff Hubbard delved into his remarkable career, recounting his experiences winning some of the world’s most prestigious bodyboarding events at iconic waves like Pipeline and El Fronton. With his brother Dave Hubbard, Jeff also co-founded Hubboards, a brand dedicated to producing top-quality bodyboarding gear. But the good times went beyond bodyboarding โ€“ the meet and greet event also raised an impressive ยฃ250 for the RNLI, a fantastic cause that saves lives at sea!

Key Highlights from the Interview:

  • Winning at Pipeline and El Fronton: Jeff shares his emotions after winning some of the biggest competitions on the world tour.
  • From Grom to Legend: We hear about Jeffโ€™s very first waves right up to how he keeps pushing boundaries in his late 40โ€™s.
  • Founding Hubboards: The journey of establishing Hubboards with his brother Dave and the mission behind their brand

Jeff's European Adventure

Fresh off the plane from the US, Jeff Hubbard kicked off his summer European adventure with his family in Newquay, and partnered with Bodyboard Holidays. The excitement doesn’t stop there; in just a few weeks, Jeff will reunite with Bodyboard Holidays for one of our epic bodyboard escapes in Portugal, the bodyboarding capital of Europe! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น

Join Jeff Hubbard in Portugal

Want to ride the waves alongside a legend? There are still a few spots left for the upcoming Jeff Hubbard bodyboard camp in Morocco. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the world!

For more information and to book your spot, visit the Jeff Hubbard Morocco Trip pageย or drop us an email.

Bonus Session!

As if two epic days bodyboarding the Cornish coastline weren’t enough, Jeff wasn’t ready to hang up his board just yet! โ€

The crew whisked him down to The Wave, Bristol, a man-made wave facility, for a bonus session. This was Jeff’s first time fully experiencing Wavegarden Cove technology, and neither the waves nor Jeff disappointed!

He unleashed an epic bodyboarding masterclass, thrilling fans from the Welsh Bodyboard Club and Bristol Bodyboarders Club. We captured some incredible footage of him tearing the place apart โ€“ stay tuned for a glimpse of his shredding mastery!

Tune In for Epic Tales

Get comfy and tune in to hear epic tales straight from the bodyboarding legend himself, Jeffery Dean Hubbard. This interview is packed with insights and stories that will inspire both seasoned bodyboarders and newcomers alike.

Rob Barber

Author

Rob Barber

Director
Iโ€™ve competed at bodyboarding since I was 13. I won my first open division age 14. Then became obsessed with bodyboarding and competed all over the country then the world.ย  My best year I won 11 events in the UK and internationally. My best result ever was ranking the highest European in the World professional championships at Pipeline. I won over 30 events when I was competing full time.ย  I have written and edited 4 books on surfing and bodyboarding. Two of which have gone on to be best sellers in their area of specialty.

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