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 […]
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Johnny Salta goes Pro!
on June 5, 2012
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 […]
Johnny Salta the Warrior
on May 1, 2012
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 […]
Victoria sponsors the HASL Dangerous Shorebreak contest in HI
on April 30, 2012
Victoria Skimboards is proud to be a part of the Hawaiian Amateur Skimboard League (HASL) and kick the season off with the “Dangerour Shorebreak” contest on March 17, 2012 at Sandy Beach, Oahu. A direct quote from the contest organizers, “early on in the week conditions looked optimum for a contest but come contest day […]
Matthieu Thibaud in the Laguna Beach Magazine
on April 16, 2012
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 […]
Green Eggs & AM – Aliso
on April 3, 2012
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 […]
Melaque Mexico contest video
on March 26, 2012
Every year the Victoria Skimboards Mexican distributor (X3M) puts on one hell of a contest. Year 2012 was no different. With the likes of USA based riders Brandon Rothe, Morgan Just, and Jon Howell in attendance the FUN was in full effect. Enjoy the video put together by contest director Diego. Melaque is a place […]
Green Eggs & AM
on March 26, 2012
The Green Eggs & AM contest series started this last weekend up in Newport Beach. Put on each year by Paulo Preitto, the Green Eggs & AM is a great contest series for amateur skimboarders to get ready for the contest season. Full results of the contest will be available soon but Victoria’s Matthieu Thibaud […]
Wedge footage
on March 19, 2012
Skimboarding is fun and that is the bottom line. Our friend Tony Bianchi filmed and edited some of the guys at the Wedge in Newport Beach, CA. Take a look and enjoy!
Victoria Skimboards Skim Camps 2012
on March 13, 2012
Victoria Skimboards is pleased to announce that it is taking registration for Skim Camps this summer 2012. There will be 10 week long sessions taught by the likes of Teddy Vlasis and Trevor Stanaland with guest appearances by the master Chris Henderson, Morgan Just, Matthieu Thibaud, and Brandon Rothe to name a few. Come learn […]