Since the 1970s, Burgess Autrey has lived near Vilano Beach, his favorite spot to surf. He discussed his surfboard business, the Vilano Indians, Fourth of July surf competitions, the St. Augustine Longboard Club, being a Regional Director for the…
The Bailey brothers grew up in St. Augustine surfing at the Pier, Blowhole, and Vilano Beach. Surfing shaped the childhood and young adulthood of each brother. The Baileys, discussed the health benefits of surfing, international surfing, altercations…
Brandi Schmidt attended Flagler College, and moved to St. Augustine Beach to have better access to the surf. She began surfing Eastern Surfing Association contests and then the Op Pro. She discussed her family’s surfing background, her first board,…
