The first round of the professional heats have been posted. To view them, CLICK HERE!
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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.
Victoria on KTLA
Bright and early this morning (5:00am on June 28, 2012), some of the Victoria Skimboards crew met up with KTLA’s Allie MacKay to discuss the Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding. Check out the clips of Morgan Just with Allie as they walk through the beach, the contest, and skimboarding in general.
WCS 2012 Registration Fee Increase on Monday July 2, 2012
On Monday July 2, 2012 the registration fee for the WCS 2012 will increase for both amateur and professionals.
Professional $150.00
Amateur $75.00
We look forward to seeing you at the contest.
World Championship of Skimboarding 2012
The Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding (WCS) has revolutionized the way we think about skimboard contests. From the Professional Women’s division to the Live Web Broadcast, the WCS is driving the sport into the future and pushing each competitor every year.
July 7-8, 2012 the professionals and amateurs alike take to the water at Aliso Beach in Laguna Beach for some in your face action. Be sure not to miss a moment of it at http://www.wcs.victoriaskimboards.com.
Johnny Salta goes Pro!
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce that once esteemed amateur rider, Johnny Salta, has now joined the professional skimboarding ranks. His first professional contest was the Cabo Clasico held at Solmar Beach in Cabo San Lucas over the weekend of May this last May 19th and 20th.
Johnny has been skimboarding with a majority of the top professionals of the sport in his hometown of Laguna Beach and felt the time was right to make the change. “The pros push each other so much and I am ready to be a part of it” stated Johnny.
We look for good things to come from Johnny in the near future and are excited to have him as a professional athlete. Congratulations Johnny and best of luck as everyone will be gunning for you!
Johnny Salta the Warrior
The Green Eggs & Am contest series concluded this last weekend (April 29, 2012) at West St. in Laguna Beach. Johnny Salta took second place in his division but was a winner on courage alone. Johnny had to get stitches in his head during the contest and decided that he wanted to “go for the gold” and continue to compete. With stitches and Speedo swim cap in place, Johnny jumped back in the water and gave Ken Suzuki all that he could handle. Tied at the end of the heat, the contest organizers had to go back on the judge’ scoring sheets and count back a few waves in order to break the tie. Ken squeaked out a win over Johnny but again, the warrior came up strong and we give him props. There are not many people that would continue to compete with stitches.
Congratulations to all Victoria Skimboards riders that participated in the series and to Johnny for his finish at West St. and Nolan Rodgers for his “Trifecta” performance (best overall through the contest series with a 2nd at Balboa, 1st at Aliso and 3rd at West).
Matthieu Thibaud in the Laguna Beach Magazine
Vic team rider Matthieu Thibaud graced the pages of the Laguna Beach Magazine in the April 2012 issue. Discussing everything from his skimboarding beginnings to his travels to the United States and his current life in the US, Matthieu weaves a tale of following your dream and succeeding through hard work and dedication.
Check out Matthieu’s article in the Laguna Beach Magazine which is on stands now. His article begins on page twenty four (24).
Green Eggs & AM – Aliso
Round two of the Green Eggs & AM event series took place at Aliso Beach over the weekend of March 31, 2012 and April 1, 2012 (yes, April Fools Day) and the surf was UP to say the least. A large swell kicked through over the weekend along with some ominous weather but the competitors still showed up with their game face on.
We want to give a special shout out to Nolan Rodgers on his first place win in the beginners division. He was charging waves over his head and pulling them off. Congratulations to Nolan and to all of the other Victoria riders that competed in the event.
Look to the Green Eggs & AM website or Facebook for results and updates. The final event looks to be at West Street on April 29, 2012.
Travel With Me!
Victoria team riders Morgan Just and Trevor Stanaland take a journey north of Laguna Beach and find some adventure along the way. With Santa Cruz being the final destination and an attitude of pack your things, hop in the car, and go, the boys sure had some fun.
Filmed by Brett Mann and edited by Tony Bianchi, enjoy the ride with Victoria.
