Groovy Mini Movie

Check out Olivier's new edit of his trip to Laguna from September. He has quite the gift to slice video with music.

US Xtime from Groovy Baby on Vimeo.

Free Lesson Giveaway

That's right, Solag Skim School is feeling the holiday cheer and is giving away a free 1 hour private lesson with Paulo Prietto. All you need to do is email us a photo of you skimming it up. The best photo will win the free private lesson. You can schedule the private lesson whenever you want. So, send in your most epic shot of you schralping before it's too late.

Email your photo to Paulo@SolagSkimSchool.com. The winning photo will be awarded a free 1 hour private lesson with Paulo by January 1st.

Seasons Greatings!

Japan Camp with some Techno

LES Random Clips

Paulo Nice Bash from Joss Hudson on Vimeo.

Paulo Liner from Joss Hudson on Vimeo.

Ni Hao Atwater

Atwater posted some news of the Taiwan/Japan trip on their blog. View it Atwater's blog.

Untitled from Matt Adams on Vimeo.

A few shots from Taiwan

We were pleasantly surprised to find such fun skim. An amazing trip overall.

SkimInvasion Interview

To read the full interview, click here.

New Wunderdind Teaser

Oktoberfest Coverage

http://beach.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/20/skimboarders-battle-it-out-in-newport-beach/18221/

RVCA shines light on skimboarding

http://www.rvca.com/surf/?cat=1

SIMA Breakout Brand of the Year

http://ocnewschannel.com/?p=273

Massachusetts Love

Check out what people are saying about Solag's camp to Cape Cod, Mass this past summer. The photos speak for themselves. http://skiminvasion.com/?p=4454

For information about a skim camp in your area, contact Paulo@solagskimschool.com

Asia Tour

Paulo is turning Japanese and will be teaching a skim camp in both Japan and Taiwan. It's only a month away. This time, he's bringing legend Steve Taylor along for the ride. Beware all Japanese and Taiwanese peeps, we're spending 3 weeks in Asia and will be looking for Steve's wife. She's coming home with us.

OKTOBERFEST

This weekend is the Oktoberfest. Bring your cowbell and come check out the action. The waves are expected to be good all weekend. Atwater tent should be out in effect too. Woot woot.

Atwater Sweater

Check out the Atwater "Paulo" Sweater. Get it on sale at Infinity:

AcaSkim

Harley Nelson and I went down to Acapulco this past weekend to compete and teach in Acapulco, Mexico. It was the first time either one of us had been there, so we really didn't know what to expect. We couldn't help but wonder if the waves were gonna be any good or how big the event was going to be? As soon as we landed in the hot, tropical, humid environment and were picked up by Leo, Sebas, Emy, Toniko, Toto, Diana, and others we knew that we were in for a treat.

It wasn't easy getting Harley to walk across the border to Tijuana, then take a taxi to the TJ airport. With the little help from some zanex reassurance, he made it safely and was blown away by the stoke in Acapulco. We were well received by everyone.


Leo from Punto Muerto Surf Shop organized the skim contest down at the local break. Harley and I didn't really know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised to skim fun straight waves in warm 80 degree water. The wind was light all weekend and the waves kept rolling in. The skimsters were eating up every minute of it and Harley got his first glimpse into the life of a rockstar like his idol Axle Rose.

Following the contest was two days of skim camp. The language barrier wasn't much of an issue. I think all the participants were able to understand the teachings through all the demo. It proved how although there may be big differences in culture and language, but the one thing that binded everyone was the language of skim. And when in doubt, bring stickers, lots and lots of stickers.


It was an adventure that we will never forget. Thanks to Luis Uribe, Leo, all AcaSkim peeps, and everyone who helped make this happen. Hope to see you again next year.

Yoga for Teen Athletes Orientation

Come learn the benefits of Yoga and Pilates at this free orientation. Below are all the details:

When: Tuesday, September 29
7:30-9PM

Location: YOGAWORKS LAGUNA BEACH
30818 S. Coast Highway

Price: FREE

Register: 949-415-0955

This introduction will include a 25 min. mat Pilates class to tighten and tone the core, followed by a 25 min Yoga class to lengthen, strengthen, and relax. This unique fusion gives teens a way to experience the complementary benefits of Yoga and Pilates, and is an excellent way for teen athletes to cross train.

Camp PHOTOS

Additional summer camp shots courtesy of Jaleesa Koevoet.

Advanced Camp Shots

Session 3

Another camp in the books. This group was full of energy. They were a crack up and kept me on my toes. Thanks to Steve Taylor for helping spread his skim knowledge to these guys. The team challenges were memorable and the kids were awarded with gear from Etnies, EOS, and On a Mission. Needless to say they were stoked.

Yoga Flame

Solag is fortunate enough to collaborate with Yoga Works of Laguna Beach during its camps. At each camp, a certified yoga instructor comes to camp to offer all the campers with a well needed stretch. It's great to have this opportunity especially because Cathy Cox, the yoga instructor, is a knowledgeable, experienced yoga instructor who helps stretch out common tight areas for skimboarders such as the hip fexors. Many skimboarders endure tight hip flexor issues and having Cathy expose all the campers to some yoga stretches makes everyone feel fresh and rejuvenated.

Yoga Works is offering a great workshop entitled Yoga for Surfers. The workshop is led by Peggy Hall who is an awesome person and yoga instructor. Her workshop will make you feel like a million bucks. Check it out if you can.