A Surfing Life with Charles & Rebecca Mecel

On the latest episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we  welcomed back to the show, the legendary surfboard shaper Charles Mencel, who is joined by his wife Rebecca. The Mencels, who hail from Monmouth County, NJ, share their deep-rooted connection to the ocean and their community. They discuss the intricate balance of maintaining their passions for surfing and shaping, while raising five daughters and managing their surfboard brand. Charles reveals the magic behind his sought-after surfboards and recounts his experience riding one of New Jersey's greatest waves. Additionally, they delve into the creation of their new surfboard glassing house, Garden Glassing. Get an inside look at how the Mencels navigate life's challenges and triumphs, driven by their shared love for the ocean.

For more information on where to order a Mencel, go to https://www.mencelsurfboards.com/ 

Or follow on Instagram at @mencel_surfboards or follow their new glasshouse @gardenglassing

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 

For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: 
Opening Song:
Artist: Dire Straits
Song: Romeo & Juliet
Album: Making Movies


00:00 Introduction to the Special Episode
02:01 Meet Charles and Rebecca Menzel
05:13 Balancing Passion and Family
08:37 The Love Story Begins
10:07 First Date Adventures
14:57 Family Values and Intentional Living
28:04 Surfing and Ocean Culture
31:03 A Serendipitous Reunion
31:27 Lifeguard Competitions and Friendships
32:37 Thanksgiving Soccer Tradition
33:46 Polish Immigrant Parents and Surfing
35:03 Family and Surfing Lifestyle
36:04 Building Community and Friendships
38:51 Navigating the Surf Industry
43:04 Challenges and Rewards of Surfing
44:14 Preparing for Big Swells
49:08 The New Jersey Surf Scene
51:51 Wave of the Winter
01:05:43 Starting Garden Glassing
01:09:25 Navigating Partnership Agreements
01:09:31 The Evolution of Our Logo
01:10:21 The Garden Concept
01:10:44 Authentic Voice in Surfboard Manufacturing
01:11:41 Consumer Choices and Surfboard Options
01:12:57 The Importance of Community and Local Surf Culture
01:13:45 Mental Health and Surfing
01:16:03 Customizing Surfboards for Different Conditions
01:21:39 The Art of Communication in Surfboard Shaping
01:24:11 Live Surfboard Assessment
01:31:38 Future Vision for Glass House Mencel Boards
01:37:44 Where to Find Us and Final Thoughts

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