Robert August was the second child to “Blackie” and Pat August.
“Blackie” Roberts married the beautiful raven haired Pat, whom he had glanced his eyes over while spending one of his many days at the beach. Out of this union the second child, Robert arrived at the end of the War in’45. Blackies well known history for partying, surfing, and his generosity, made the August household the place of choice for all the surfing community over the 50′s and 60′s in the Seal Beach coast line of California.
Coming off the back of the Global Surf Industries Manly Festival of Surfing from 5-8th of November, Designers/Shapers will be doing an Australian tour with the book release of “STOKED” from legend Bob McTavish, Bob will be doing book signings at the venues below and with him we will have Greg Webber (Webber Surfboards), Richie Lovett (ex Pro Surfer-Aloha Designer), Steve Walden (Walden Surfboards) and Thomas Meyerhoffer (Meyerhoffer-Revolutionary new shape).
This is an exciting opportunity to meet and speak with some of the World’s best Shapers and Designers so please invite, friends and the Surfing fraternity as this is as close as you will get to these Icons of our Sport.
Everyone is welcome at all venues so spread the word and feel free to call me, Jamie, if further information is needed on numbers below. I will be updating this Event as information is passed on and Posters will be available for your favorite surf store within a week. “Stoked” by Bob McTavish.
They are all available online herehere for viewing and purchase, all you need to do is click on your favorite brand and it will link you to the Preview Site. Find your particular “Brand of Board”, then click “Find a Dealer” for the Sunshine Coast Area and select “Peregian Beach” as your preferred outlet and Start clicking:-
Sunshine Coast—Nov. Thursday 19th
*Caloundra-Beach Beat—12.00 -1.30pm
119 Bulcock Street, Caloundra
*Noosa-Back Beach—2.30-4.00pm
Cnr. Lanyana Way and Arcadia Walk Noosa Heads
*Maroochydore—6.00-8.00pm
Maroochydore RSL-Elevations Bar Level 1 Memorial Drive
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you all at these great Venues.
There were a few larrikins around in the ‘60s and to this day, mention just one name, and instantly people can relate a story or two over the last 40 years or so.
Bob McTavish, an undisputed legend of surfing culture in Australia.
About the mid ‘60s he worked at another legends place, Hayden’s factory on the Sunshine Coast and numerous board shops at Brookvale.
Surfing magazines have extensively covered Bob’s life an achievements and his exploits have from time to time filled books and headlines in the newspapers where he and friend David Chigley stowed away successfully on a ocean liner bound for Hawaii.
Bob won a string of surfing events in his time including the Queensland Open Title in ’65. Competitive surfing for Bob proved to be too restrictive and he eventually retired.
Bob McTavish, a man that surfed the coast, living from day to day doing what was needed to allow him to pursue his surfing dream and to this day with the help and friendship of many, he became the innovator of the board revolution as we know today.
McTavish Surfboards Global HQ – Byron Bay. They stock over 190 boards in their Byron Bay showroom, including a full range of custom, Surftech and GSI boards.They also carry over 150 FCS boardbags, leashes and surf accessories, and have 30 hire boards available. Their store is open seven days a week – please call or email your enquiry or use the following link:
http://www.mctavish.com.au/stockist-custom.php
INTERNATIONAL SHAPERS TOUR
International Shapers Tour with arguably the best shapers around in McTavish, Lovett, and Walden, some guys when they get together can have all the fun!
Where Do You Get Their Boards?
They are all available online here for viewing and purchase, all you need to do is click on your favorite brand and it will link you to the Preview Site. Find your particular “Brand of SUP Board”, then click “Find a Dealer” forthe Sunshine Coast Area and select “Peregian Beach” as your preferred outlet and Start clicking:-
