X3M (Victoria Skimboards distributor in Mexico) has released the dates of their yearly skimboarding contest in Melaque, Mexico. If you have not been, you should go as the hospitality of Diego and his crew cannot be beat. Plus, you have Mexico at its finest with some serious breaks for your enjoyment.
Melaque Skim Contest 2012
March 9, 10, 11
Hopefully we will see you there.
The Pro Model boards for 2012 are almost here! Morgan Just, Brandon Rothe, Matthieu Thibaud, and Tex Haines bring their knowledge of riding to their respective Pro Model boards which will be available for you. Keep a watch on the beach for the riders with their boards and on the Victoria website for a “first look” into the design of each board.
Welcome in 2012 with style on a new Pro Model skimboard from your favorite rider.
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to bring back the “Daily Photo” so everyone can get a taste of the beach. Each morning, Victoria owner Tex Haines makes his way down to the beach of his choosing and takes a picture to share with everyone. We all hope you enjoy the happiness we find at the beaches in Laguna Beach, California.
To access the “Daily Photo” you can do one of a few things:
1) Go directly to Tex’s Blog by clicking here.
2) Click on the camera link on the top right navigation on any of the Victoria Skimboards web pages (this will then take you to the Blog where the images will be posted).
3) Click on the camera link on the bottom right (“Social” section) navigation of any of the Victoria Skimboards web pages (it will then take you to the Blog where the images will be posted).
Skim Hawaii is the one stop skim spot for all of your Hawaii skimboarding needs. Sean McClenahan is the owner/operator and a wonderful representative for the sport of skimboarding. Victoria Skimboards is pleased to provide Sean with products for his lessons/rentals and appreciate the hard work he has put forth for the sport of skimboarding. Check out http://www.skimhawaii.com/ for lessons, rentals, advice, and online store (coming soon).
Our friend Patrick in Germany has a Blog and recently he used his new Victoria board to demonstrate how to put on traction. Check out his Blog at http://www.inlandskimgermany.de/2011/11/waveskim-how-to-do-traction-pad-on-the-board/
Times in Germany are cold but Patrick and his crew brave the harsh weather for some good Flatland, Ocean, and Kite skimboarding. More power to you!
All of us here at Victoria Skimboards wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all the support you have given us through the years. Have a great Thanksgiving!
“A Day In The Life Laguna Beach” is a public art project that master sculptor Randy Morgan has envisioned and is to be gifted to the community. It is a bronze bas-relief sculptured mural 40 feet by 12 feet in the classic old world style. Randy’s vision for this piece pays tribute and homage to the rich ocean heritage and waterman culture pf Laguna Beach.
The finished piece will be placed on the Hobie building in downtown Laguna Beach. The art has been approved and accepted by the city of Laguna Beach and will be presented in April 2012. To see Tex Haines involvement in the project, check out the website @ http://adayinthelifelagunabeach.com/
Our friend Joe Ade contacted us about making him some custom boards and we did just that. Take a look at some of the shots of Joe with his board having a blast. He has style for days!
Remember that Victoria Skimboards can make the board that you want! Enjoy the ride!
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny Atoe from San Diego to the amateur team. “Johnny comes from a dedicated skim family and has worked hard to bring his skill set to where it is today” stated Trigg Garner, General Manager for Victoria Skimboards. His skill level and personality have impressed us and we are happy to have him on the team.”
Johnny lives and works in San Diego and spreads the word of skimboarding during his free time. Check out his new web page and bio information at http://victoriaskimboards.com/team/johnny_atoe.php.
Recently, ESPN’s show SportsNation ran a quick clip on skimboarding. Part of those clips was our own Teddy Vlasis. We were stoked to see skimboarding hit the national airwaves if even for only a moment.
Check out the clip below.
