Robert August
Robert August (born 1945) is an American surfer and surfboard shaper. He is best known as one of the subjects of Bruce Brown's 1966 surf documentary The Endless Summer, along with his friend Mike Hynson.
| Robert August | |
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| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy[1] |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
August was raised in Seal Beach, California.[2] His father, Blackie August, was an early surfer who began teaching him the sport at age 6.[3] He attended Huntington Beach High School where he was ASB President his senior year.[3]
He initially planned to go to school for dentistry, but dropped out of the program at California State Long Beach.[3]
Career
In 1994, August was involved in the filming of The Endless Summer II, in which surfers Pat O'Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver retrace the places visited by August and Hynson thirty years earlier. He also took part in the film Step into Liquid.
Personal life
As of 2022 August lives in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.[4] He still shapes boards[5] and is an Ambassador Of Surfing at Witches Rock Surf Camp.[6]
References
- Carroll, Corky (February 11, 2012). "Three of best 'goofy footers' made '60s fun". The Orange County Register. p. Local 1.
- "August History". Robert August Surfboards. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
- Connelly, Laylan (2013-10-25). "For Robert August, 'Endless Summer' lives on 50 years later". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- Haakenson, Joe (2019-09-25). "Endless summer continues for Robert August in Costa Rica". Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- "Robert August Surf Company Huntington Beach CA". Robert August Surf Company. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- "Robert August". Witch's Rock Surf Camp. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- Dixon, Drew (September 16, 2006). "Surf legend displays his timeless grace". The Florida Times-Union. Accessed October 3, 2006.