Category: Victoria Skimboards

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Mark Mills takes the SkimUSA title on the Mark II

Post from Tex Haines…….

Mark Mills wins the Skim USA title in his age group, (Legends!) and wins the Dewey Contest. Way to go Mark! You the Man! Announcers Ed Hayden and Brice Roughton gave the Mark II Model a lot of props during the contests, thank you guys, we needed that. It’s a great board designed specifically for the small wave, flat beach conditions so prevalent on the East Coast and a lot of other skim areas in general. A little extra buoyancy combined with a full nosed shape and voila, a bit more lift and drive off the crests, and a lot more fun! Second Place went to Pete (Polar Bear) Rash, also of Virginia Beach. These two guys are the original pioneers of the sport on the East Coast, skimming out of the “box” under the VA Pier, and into a small sand point ( and peeling wave) left by the currents on the downstream side of the pier. Film at 11 Senior skimmers plane on as role models, and as symbols of hope to all those that want to keep skimming into their later years. It can be done.

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Matthieu Mini Movie

Shop employee David Kushner followed team rider Matthieu Thibaud down to the beach for two days and here is what they came up with. Enjoy the video here, on Matthieu’s Blog, and like it on our Facebook page.

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Skim Camp Edit

The Vic Skim Camps began in July 2012 and are continuing through the end of summer. During the latest camp (July 23-27) one of the fellow campers created a little edit for us. Camper Sam Dameshek put the footage together all on his own in hopes that we might like it. Thanks a ton Sam, we are stoked on the edit and glad to have had you in the camp! Keep doing what you are doing.

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From Portugal to the Outter Banks

The end of July saw two trips for Vic team riders; Portugal and the Outter Banks in North Carolina. Attending Portugal was Morgan Just, Teddy Vlasis, and Johnny Salta which from the sounds of it had a fantastic time. Great weather, great waves, great friends, great food …… we think you get the picture. The boys were taken care of by the locals and enjoyed two different skim contests while in country. The top results of the UST contest in Portugal were:

1) Sam Stinnett
2) Hugo Santos
3) Blair Conklin
4) Eduardo Joaquim

While Johnny returned home after Portugal, Morgan and Teddy flew directly to Philadelphia, hopped in the car for about for 7-8 hours and made there way to Kill Devil Hills, NC. Catching some quick rest, the guys got themselves ready for the Outter Banks Skim Contest run by Skim City. Battle after battle ensued and the final results of the OBX contest were:

1) Perry Pruit
2) Sam Stinnet
3) Dave Scott
4) Jason Wilson
5) Brad Domke
6) Tim Fulton

Teddy and Morgan remain 3rd and 4th on the UST respectively and had a fantastic time on their journey across the continent and across continents. Congratulations boys on representing Vic so well!

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WCS 2012 T-Shirts Available Now!

The Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding 2012 is complete but you can still get your hands on the official event t-shirt.  With a design by Brandon Rothe, the 2012 WCS t-shirt is selling like hot cakes so get yours today.

To pick up yours, CLICK HERE!

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Everything WCS

If you did not see the Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding on July 7th & 8th, 2012 then do not fear. All the information you need and all of the video from the event (Pro Heats and all Finals) is available on our WCS website. Check it out and tune in next year so you do not miss any of the action.

Victoria Skimboards WCS Website

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Morgan Just in Brazil

Morgan Just recently returned from a trip to Brazil. After hearing him talk about the people, the scenery, and the surf, it is a wonder that he returned. We are glad he did and with some video footage to boot. Check this out …………..

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Victoria WCS 2012 Registration Closes @ 11:59pm Today (July 4, 2012)

Registration for the Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding 2012 will close today, July 4th at 11:59pm. If you have not signed up for the contest which will be this weekend on July 7th – 8th then you better get on it today. Spread the word as we will not be taking beach entries this year. Thank you for your support and we will see you all at the beach on Saturday.

A current list of all competitors signed up for the event can be found by clicking here.

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MidTown Skim Jam in Sacramento

Victoria Skimboards is pleased to be a part of the MidTown Skim Jam in Sacramento. This will be a charity event and the details are below. Come on down and check it out!

MidTown Skim Jam / Charity Event

What:
• All ages Mid Town skim jam / charity event behind Barwest, located in downtown Sacramento. Starting at 2pm, sponsored riders will be on hand providing FREE lessons for anyone who would like to learn. At 5pm the actual competition will begin, with 1st-3rd place finishers receiving prizes. Additional attractions will be Red Bull sponsoring and bringing out their Red Bull truck with an elevated DJ Booth on it, where we have booked some HUGE local DJ’s to play set’s throughout the day. Volcom is sponsoring, providing bikinis for a Volcom sponsored Bikini Fashion Show, as well as setting up a booth with giveaways and games all day. We got the permits to have a roped off beer garden and the bar it is behind will be selling food as well. This event will be covered by local news station CBS 13 Good Day Sacramento, Submerge Magazine and Sacramento News and Review.

Charity:
• Their will be a $2.00 cover charge, where all proceeds will go to the Sacramento Food Bank, which provides food and resources to local families in need, guests will receive a raffle ticket upon $2.00 payment and entry which will enter them in for a chance of winning sponsor prizes, which will be raffled off throughout the day.

Where:
• BarWest
2724 J Street
Sacramento, CA

When:
• Second Saturday, July 14th, 2012
• 2pm – 7pm