Solag instructor, Steve Taylor, was recently interviewed on the Portugal website SkimNews. If you happen to speak Portuguese, read what Steve has to say about his trip to Taiwan. If you don't happen to speak Portuguese, check out the pics and video of Steve in action.
After years of work on this one of a kind how-to-skim dvd entitled Sessions, it's finally available for purchase. Paulo Prietto’s Solag Skim School and a gang of the world’s best wave riding and flatland skimboarders join forces to bring you an instructional DVD like never before! Paulo Prietto’s Sessions has a little bit for everything for beginning to advanced riders. This video also features subtitles in Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Everyone should pick up a copy and learn a thing or two! Featuring Hunter Poller, Matthieu Thibaud, Steve Taylor, Woody Harris, Morgan Just, Brendan Stevens, Harley Nelson, Lexi Hutchings, Isaac Thomas, Brent Lippencott, Skim Louie, Matt Ratoni and John Minns
Exile Skimboards is having a contest, but this isn't your typical skim contest. This is a contest for all your artsy peeps who have always wanted to design your own skimboard. Design the bottom art of a skimboard just the way you want.
The winning designs will be used for Exile's 2011 line of skimboards. The winner will also get a free Dude Cruise skimboard. ($410 value). Other prizes for bottom arts that we choose to use will be gift certificates for anything from Exile Skimboards, with dollar amounts up to $250
Alley Oop Adventures is broadening their horizon by now offering a trip to the skim playground of Melaque, Mexico. Pack your bags because this is going to be the quintessential adventure. Adventurers will be searching for new skim breaks in along the Mexican Riviera while soaking up the rich culture of Mexico. This is one destination that all skimboarders should visit. Paulo Prietto & Jason Wilson will guide you through banana fields to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow where the siders roam. Don't miss out on this one.
When: April 18-23, 2011
For Ages 15 & Up
Price: $1300
Never heard about Melaque? Take a look at the trailer from recent skim flick Wunderkind, which revealed Melaque's potential to the world.
All participants must fill out the AOA Application. For inquiries, please email alleyoopskim@hotmail.com.
We were blessed with warm sunny weather and big surf all week long. The big waves didn't intimidate these youngsters. I didn't get any pics when they were charging 5 ft. Aliso because I was scared to see them go yet stoked to see them charge. All in all, this was a great group and I hope to see them all next year.
Glide across the water's surface in this camp geared for riders of all skill levels, from those who have never been on a board to those who are ready to increase skim skills and techniques. The Balboa Pier's shorebreak is a dynamic location for skimboarding that's ideal for all riders.
All sign-ups must go through the City of Newport beach via CampNewport.com or in person at the Recreation Department. Feel free to contact Paulo if you have any questions: Paulo@solagskimschool.com
The Summer is here which means one thing...Skim Camp! Solag has several camps this year to tickle your fancy including the first ever camp in Newport Beach. The advanced camp is about a week away, so grab your skim and sign up before it's too late. There still space in all of the camps.
Signing up is easy, just click on Solag Store and select the camp you want from the drop down menu.
Here are the 2010 Camp Dates:
July 5-8: Laguna Beach, CA (Advanced)
July 12-15: Laguna Beach, CA
August 9-12: Laguna Beach, CA
August 16-19: Newport Beach, CA
August 23-26: Laguna Beach, CA
To sign up for the Newport Beach camp, you must do so through the city's website. Click here.
A couple months back, I was contacted by the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum about their upcoming renovation and exhibit entitled "Sea of Adventure."Sea of Adventure is a journey into the past, present and future of nautical exploration. The installations engage the visitor through stories and experiences that encourage exploration and discovery. I was fortunate enough to share my story as it relates to the ocean as a skimboarder and am featured in this exhibit. It's an honor to be part of this project and yet strangely weird to see a life sized cardboard cut out of myself in the exhibit. Nevertheless, it displays skimboarding in a positive light and as a part of Newport's culture. The exhibit was revealed on June 18th at it's private donor reception and is now available for public viewing.
Tampa, Florida's Fox news came to the Madeira Camp today interviewing Paulo and some of the campers. It was shown on Florida TV today at 5:45pm. Here's a brief description of what they had to say.
It's like any board sport: skate boarding, wake boarding, surf boarding -- but it's different. Kids these days are "stoked" over skim boarding. This sport really catches on this summer on the Gulf beaches. Surf shops offer rentals, lessons, even camps.
Madeira Beach - Meet at Overhead Surf Shop (Tampa area)
Cost: $150/person, *$60/day
*Single and double day registration does not include entry fee to Grammy's contest.
All Participants must fill out the Release Form. Download it here and fax or email it. Fax (949) 266-5522 - Attn: Madeira Camp Email: paulo@solagskimschool.com
Solag Skim School works in partnership with Alley Oop to offer the unique service called Alley Oop Adventures. It's a trip to some of the best skim destinations with Paulo Prietto and Jason Wilson as chaperones. All adventurers get dialed in to the local breaks, eateries and peeps.
Here are some highlights from our recent trip to Laguna.
With the Summer right around the corner, and as the idea of warm, sunny beach days start tickling your imagination, now's the time to sign up for one of our skim camps.
This is the first year that we will be offering a camp in the City of Newport Beach. The camp was approved by the city and is now featured on their website CampsNewport.com. The camp will be held from August 16-19, 2010.
This is the first year that Solag Skim School is offering a camp in Newport Beach. As a result, there have been some kinks to work through with the city. After going through all the paper work and meeting all the requirements, the city asked to reschedule the camp to August.
The new date of the Balboa camp is August 16-19.
To sign up for this camp, you'll have to register on the City of Newport Beach's camps website: http://campnewport.com/Register.htm.
The camp is at B Street near the Balboa Pier. Participants must meet at Main St. Surf Shop at the start of each day.
Let me know if you have any questions. Paulo@SolagSkimSchool.com
Solag Skim School is coming to Madeira Beach, Florida in June. Paulo Prietto, Steve Taylor, & Tommy D'Eliscu are sharing their skim knowledge to all interested participants...more
This is the first event of its kind. One lucky rider will receive a sponsorship from Exile Skimboards and On a Mission. Sign up while there is still space.
The Laguna trip for Alley Oop Adventures is not far away. Monday, April 5th is the first day of a 6 day trip. Campers will get a guided tour of Laguna as they're exposed to Laguna's best skim spots, hang outs, and peeps. For most of these campers, this isn't their first Alley Oop Adventure. The weather is predicted to be in the mid 70s for most of the week and there's a combo swell on the way for California. It sounds like it's going to be an epic week. Give us a holler if you see us tearing up the beaches.
For more info about Alley Oop Adventures, click here.
Skim Camp Dates are finally available for the 2010 season:
May 22, 23 (Weekend, 2-day camp, Saturday & Sunday)
*July 5 - 8-: Advanced Camp
July 12-15
August 9-12
August 16-19: At Balboa Pier, Newport Beach (http://campnewport.com/Register.htm)
August 23-26
All Laguna Beach camps are at Treasure Island Beach in front of the Montage Resort. For more information about camp costs and times, visit http://solagskimschool.com/skimcamps.html.
Skim Camp in Madeira Beach, Florida (near Tampa)
June 10-12, 2010: (9am-1:30pm) Lunch is included. Overhead Surf Shop is working in association with this camp. There will be an amateur skim contest sponsored by Exile Skimboards following the camp on Sunday, June 13th. All campers have free entry into the event.
Signing up is easy. You can sign up at SolagSkimSchool.com via the Quick Sign Up link or simply email Paulo@solagskimschool.com. Indicate which camp you are interested in.
Blair Conklin slashed his way to victory of the Grinches division at the 2010 Green Eggs and AM this past Saturday. It was a fun event and a great format for the youngsters to showcase their skills. More photos, video, and results to follow soon.
The 8.8 earthquake that rocked Chile only days ago destroyed several coastal communities. Concepcion, The cities of Constitucion, and Curanipe are only a few that were greatly affected. These coastal communities were especially affected by the tsunami that followed the quake. There wasn't much protection from the tidal wave to protect the small fishing villages. As a result, the tsunami leveled these towns and left more wreckage in its wake than the initial earthquake.
Another good friend, Jose Rafael Campino, is one of the many Chileans who is organizing aid to these areas. He is part of an organization called Costa Sur Desolada. Jose Rafael explained it this way, "Our group is composed of engineers, architects and doctors who love that place. We are trying to do everything that is possible to help this amazing area, but to get food and materials we need money. We are all chilean and the idea is to solve the problems now!"
The efforts of Jose Rafael and many other Chileans has already been noticed by the L.A. Times. Read the article here.
As a result, Paulo Prietto is promoting Costa Sur Desolada in the States. "It's easy to forget about this tragic event and continue our daily lives, but I feel it's important to think outside of ourselves and help."
With the help of ExtremeOutdoorSupply.com, Paulo has organized an easy way for people to support the relief efforts. Follow the link below to donate online. All 100% of donations will go directly to food, clothing, building supplies, and other necessary items for the victims.
If you're a skimboarder, then you know that Cabo is a "must visit" destination. The weather, waves, and culture offer something special to every skim traveler. Whether you're goal is to get barreled everyday or to just enjoy the party scene, Cabo will definitely satisfy your craving.
Alley Oop Adventures is offering a Cabo trip next month. If you haven't heard anything about it, check out this video and hopefully you'll understand why so many skimboarders consider this place one of the best skim spots in the world.
Dates: March 8 - 13, 2010 Sign Up Deadline: February 21st. More info: http://alleyoopskim.com/alleyOopAdventure.php
That's right folks, Solag Skim School is headed to the Gulf Cost of Florida during spring break to teach the first ever Solag skim camp at Navarre Beach. Make the most of your spring break and come refine your skimboarding skills from Paulo Prietto. All levels and ages 7-17 are welcome to attend. Read more>>
