Back in 1982, Portugal was a surfer's dream and Ericeira was the mystical surf trip for all surfers due to the quality and rawness of its waves. At the time when Nick Uricchio and Miguel Katzenstein founded Semente Surfboards, the decision of where to settle was easy: Where is the best surf? Ericeira, specifically right next to one of the best right-handers in Europe, Coxos. Surfing was the driving force behind the partners in the beginning, as well as a passion for surf board design and construction. The name Semente, which means "seed" in English, was chosen and represented the foundation for a project that would grow and flourish in the future. In the early days, the partners' geographical choice was a handicap, as there were only a few surfers in Ericeira, and most customers came from the area around Lisbon or the Cascais coast. There were few cars and the roads were poor, making visits from potential customers rare. Over time, word spread that Ericeira and the Semente factory were seeing a strong influx of surfers from Portugal and abroad. Other major surf brands began to settle in the area with the same intention Nick and Miguel had in '82: to surf the best waves in Portugal. Semente Surfboards' commitment and dedication to surf board design and construction have greatly influenced Portuguese surfing. Professional and amateur surfers from all over the world have knocked on Semente's door, and Semente has worked with Portugal's top surfers from day one. Constant evolution.
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