In 1981 at Sebastian Inlet, @matt_kechele won the Stubbies Pro. The same event where my dad, a surf judge, told the world, “Aerials are the future, they should score big.” Watch the full podcast at Real Surf Stories YouTube channel! Kechele in the early ’80s, when most surfers kept their boards glued to the face of the wave, @matt_kechele started taking flight. Blending his skate background with Florida’s punchy beach breaks, he was one of the pioneers to bring aerial maneuvers into competitive

Celebrate 100-year history of Sebastian Inlet with free surfing lessons, local craft beer