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South Side Shootout 2011
By Brett Mahon Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!! A slight overcast set the “ominous” tone for the final day of competition at the Southside of the Indian River Inlet. Again, the dolphins and bluefish were active right outside the contest area, but unfortunately the swell had lost a little of its muster overnight from the offshore breeze. The wind hadn’t been a… Continue »
The Victoria WCS 2011 Registration
The Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding 2011 registration is now open. Go to http://wcs.victoriaskimboards.com and sign up today before the event fills up! Check out last year’s official UST coverage of the 2010 Vic at Aliso Beach and get stoked! Continue »
South Side Shoot Out Day 1 Recap
By Brett Mahon To the dismay of dozens of skimboarders this week, the swell report for the South Side Shoot Out had been showing ankle to minimal surf, with north winds around 10 mph. However, as I walked over the dunes to help set up the contest around 8am, I noticed more waves than not around the knee high range,… Continue »
FSM Issue #44
Foreverskim just dropped its 44th issue. This issue includes an interview with Victoria pro Matthieu Thibaud, a trip to the Dominican Republic, a sick photodump from the FSM archives, and much more. Cruise over to Foreverskimthemag.com to check it out. Always free, always fresh. Continue »
Sarasota Pro/Am Skim Off
Coming up on June 11th, Exile Skimboards and Compound Boardshop will be putting on the Sarasota Skim Off, a pro/am contest held at Lido Beach. Exile’s own Steve Taylor will be travelling to the contest so you don’t want to miss out! Check out the flier below for more details! Continue »
SkimOnline Spring Mix
Just in time for summer, we’ve put together an edit using some leftover clips site owner Aaron Peluso has filmed over the past few years. This video features footage of the world’s best riders doing what they do best and is edited by Olivier Harrault (Groovy Baby) who always puts together the sickest edits. Check out the cameo appearance by… Continue »
Cabo Clasico 2011
The 2011 Cabo Clasico contest took place during a giant south swell for the second year in a row. Unlike last year, the decision was made to throw caution to the wind and hold the event at Solmar, one of the most exposed beaches in the region. It turned out to be a good decision. Wind was a problem this… Continue »
United Skim Tour ESL Teaser
The UST has added a European stop on the tour for 2011 that will be taking place in France. Known to have some of the sickest liners in the world, France will provide some top quality waves for this year’s tour stop #6. Olivier Harrault (Groovy Baby) put together a contest teaser from Cap Ferret, France’s best known spot. Check… Continue »
