Author: Nicolas Rottier

The new Foamies are here……..

And after a day of unboxing, unwrapping, shelving, and cleaning up we are done. Stocked and ready to ship.

If you ask Matthieu or Annie about the “fiesta night” both of them will tell you that they cannot remember it. Can anyone say KRUNK! Yes, the drinks were plentiful, the music was bumping, and the evening was fun. Good times!

Ryan Leeson might as well be Irish as yesterday he was broad sided by another car and walked away from the accident with only a scratch. His car however was not so lucky. It is possible that the car is not going to make it. Better the car than Ryan!

In celebration of Matthieu Thibaud receiving his O-1 VISA the crew will be starting the evening out at the Royal Hawaiian. Pictures to come later (some will not be shown).

The VISA process and waiting for the verdict is complete! Matthieu Thibaud has received his O-1 Visa and is legal in the United States for another 3 years. Congratulations to Matthieu and all of those that helped him earn his right to stay. He will be sending the six pack to each and everyone of you in the mail.

On another note, Skimboarding may have taken a jump forward in recognition as the Federal Government cleared Matthieu for a professional athlete VISA. One big leap forward for skimboarding in its quest for global legitimacy.

Employee Ryan has been at it again adding to the arm tattoo. Who knows where it will end?

Coming soon to a window near you….

Hobie Sports in downtown Laguna has asked Victoria to create a mini skimboard museum, much like the one at our own canyon store. Included will be many classic photos and a mini shrine to Chris Henderson, “The Master” as my generation of skimmers reverently calls him along with a second shrine for Bill Bryan who is hands down the best skimboarder in history. No one will ever match his record of 14 wins in the annual Victoria Contest. We will have a new set of historic boards on display with a little biography on each one and as a counterpoint, Hobie will stock the complete line of Victoria Skimboards product (Pro Models to Woodies). Way back in 1976 when Peter Prietto and I started making boards, Hobie Sports in Dana Point was our first account and it was so encouraging that we have never stopped being grateful. Completion of the installation of the display is set for the end of May, however some parts may be on site in the near future.

Victoria Skimboards employee Ryan Leeson flaunts his new tattoo. Step one in a sleeve process.

Announcing the 2nd contest of HASL’s 2009 series held at Yokohama (“Yokes”) on the west side of O’ahu, HI . . .
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th 2009!!!
Once again, Vic is one of the proud sponsors involved. For more details on the HI league, click on the flyer to get linked up to paradise.