The final two UST events of the season are complete and we have gathered some results for you. Click Here to download the PDF with the results.
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Oktoberfest – the last UST event of 2011
Oktoberfest was held at the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach over the weekend of October 1-2, 2011 and was the last event of the 2011 UST season. Conditions may not have been at the top of their game but everyone enjoyed the sun and competition. Some notables were:
Trevor Stanaland moved from the amateur ranks to the professional division as this was his first professional event. In his first professional experience he advanced to the quarter finals.
Johnny Salta skimmed his way to first place in the 18-21 division beating out some stiff competition.
Our Japanese Distributor, Takatoshi took 1st place in the 30+ division.
New team rider, Yuto Kishida from Japan took 2nd place in the 12-14 division.
Professional rider Morgan Just battled the conditions to place 7th.
Stephanie Magallanes took 3rd in the professional women’s division while Tia D’ambrosa took 4th.
Congratulations to all Victoria riders that participated in the event.
Santa Cruz, September 24-25, 2011
Congratulations to all Victoria riders that attended the Santa Cruz Skimbash held over the weekend of September 24-25, 2011. A couple of notables would be:
1st place 12-14 division – Yuto Kishida (from Japan)
1st place 15-17 division – Ryan Ward
2nd place 18-21 division – Derek Marolf
2nd place 30+ division – Takatoshi Inada (from Japan)
Professional
3rd place – Teddy Vlasis
5th place – Morgan Just
13th place – Matthieu Thibaud
Career Day at Thurston Middle School, Laguna Beach
On Wednesday September 21, 2011 Tex brought his knowledge of skimboarding and the business of skimboarding to the students of Thurston Middle School in Laguna Beach, California. Three different sessions of thirty (30) students sat and listened to Tex talk about the boards, the riders, and the business only to be followed up by a question and answer session.
Victoria Skimboards thanks Thurston Middle School for the opportunity to speak with the students and for the kind words as written by the school counselor (see below).
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Dear Tex,
Wow! What a life saver you were this week! When I called Trigg and he was so optimistic that you would be willing to take your time to speak to Thurston students, I was excited. The profession of making skimboards to so interesting to students. As I walked by the lunch tables, I saw—mostly boys—leaning forward in rapt attention. You held them spellbound! I so appreciate your enthusiasm for your career and your kindness at sharing the story of how you run a business and what it takes to create a piece of art that can skim the ocean. Amazing!
Thank you again for coming to Thurston Middle School’s Career Day. I know the students were so excited to hear you since that career was the second most popular choice—right after chef!
Your career is unique, and I know you inspired the students to consider a path less followed. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I hope you will consider coming back in two years when we have another Career Day.
Thanks,
Nance
Counselor
Thurston Middle School
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Welcome Ryan Ward to the Team
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to welcome amateur rider, Ryan Ward to the team. Ryan has been skimboarding since about age six (6) and is climbing the amateur ranks as we speak. His skill is not surpassed by many and we are happy to have him as part of the team. Keep your eyes peeled at a beach near you for Ryan!
Click here to be taken to Ryan’s web page to read more about this interesting young man.
UST France – Morgan Just takes the title
According to team rider Matthieu Thibaud, Morgan Just put together a consistent contest through each round and edged out the competition in the finals of the UST competition held in France this last week to take first place. “It was really hard for him, but he did it. I am really impressed by Morgan and his capacity in contest, and his trips in general” stated Matthieu.
We extend our congratulations to Morgan and Matthieu (and any other rider at the event on a Victoria Skimboard) for representing Victoria Skimboards well a midst all of the Exile and Zap riders that were present. Great work!
The Vic 2012
The crew at Victoria Skimboards are please to announce the dates of the 2012 Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding. Join us at Aliso Beach or watch the action from the comfort of your own home via the live internet feed the weekend of July 7 – 8, 2012. We are looking forward to rolling out some brand new things for 2012 so we hope to see you there.
Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding
July 7 – 8, 2012
Aliso Beach Park, Laguna Beach, California
http://www.wcs.victoriaskimboards.com
Victoria to France for the UST event
Morgan Just joins France native Matthieu Thibaud for the UST contest to be held this next week on the coast of France. Good luck to the boys and if you want some updates please check out Matthieu’s blog @ http://matthieuthibaudvictoriaskimboards.blogspot.com/.
Victoria team riders find some fun at Thalia St. in Laguna Beach
August 2011 was a great month in Laguna Beach, CA. Waves, sunny days, and overall solid skimboarding to be had at a multitude of beaches across Laguna. The crew at Victoria Skimboards tapped into some of the sun/swell at Thalia Beach and we have brought it to life on video for you. Check out the video of our guys having a good time on a great summer day. Enjoy!
Run Mark, Run
Victoria Skimboards team rider, Mark Mills took first place in the senior mens event in Dewey Beach. Mark is down to fighting weight, running into foot deep water for his takeoffs, and riding a specialized full nosed, 1″ thick, flat rocker bomber with extra heavy, titanium reinforced internal flex amplifiers, and a single molecule of Chris Henderson. They didn’t stand a chance!
Congratulations Mark!
