LEARN. RIDE. REPEAT.
A Look Back at the Victoria Skim Camp with Tex, and Johnny @ Aliso in Laguna Beach
Some experiences stay with you long after the session ends.
This is the annual begining of our summer skimboarding camps in Laguna Beach, a group of young riders got a good ride at the beach learning, progressing, and living the skim life from 9:30Am to 12:30Pm.
MORE THAN JUST A CAMP
This wasn’t just about technique.
It was about getting in the water, making mistakes, trying again, and feeling that moment when everything finally clicks.
Over the course of the camp, each rider had the opportunity to work on the fundamentals, from their first run-and-slide to reading the shore break and timing their approach.
Tex Haines, and Johnny Salta brought their experience, patience, and passion for skimboarding to every session.
WHAT THEY LEARNED
Skimboarding is a sport that rewards commitment. The more you put in, the more you get back.
During those few days, the riders worked on:
- Board control and balance
- Wave timing and positioning
- Speed, run-up, and throw technique
- Reading the beach and adapting to conditions
But beyond the technical side, they learned something bigger, that progress takes time, and that every wipeout is part of the process.
THE VICTORIA SPIRIT
At Victoria Skimboards, we’ve always believed that the best way to grow the sport is to invest in the next generation of riders.
Watching young athletes push themselves, support each other, and fall in love with skimboarding, that’s exactly why we do what we do.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
The beach is waiting.
If you’re a young rider looking to take your skimboarding to the next level, stay tuned, more sessions, more camps, and more opportunities are on the way.
Keep riding. Keep progressing.
Victoria Skimboards — Built for the next generation. 🌊
