Attended California's Huntington Beach High School
Is the son of the late Orange County surfer Orral W․ "Blackie" August
Quote: "As a surfer there's nothing cooler than getting a new board․ The first time you wax it up․ The first time you jump on it and paddle it․ Each one has its own personality․"
Along with his main work as a professional surfer and surfboard designer, is also famous for his role in the 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer․"
Has been known lead instructional classes and seminars on the art of shaping surfboards
Worked alongside surfing stars Pat O'Connell and Robert Weaver in 1994's "The Endless Summer II․"
Was student body president during his senior year of high school