We had a great time at the HASL Kauai 2011 skim contest at Shipwrecks with a small turn out which is good for a small beach & island.   The wind was light & the skim was really good and got better as the tide came up.  When it came down to the Men’s Advanced there is no denying that the top guys were ripping super hard and that the results would be really close.  1st place winners got a killer pair of shades from Dirty Dog Eyewear & Freak Traction pads.  Thanks also to Maui Skimmers, Victoria, & Exile for stickers and some goodies.

We add up the place that each judge gives the rider & there was no unanimous winner.  The difference between 1st – 3rd place was very close in waves scores and when the numbers were added up it was David Sterman from Oahu taking his 1st  HASL win,  Anthony “Ace” Conlon from Kauai got a close 2nd, & recent multiple Hawaii skim contest winner Jesse Solomon from Maui was really close for 3rd.   Good job to these guys they were going off and put on a real good show.

The permit application for the HASL finals has just been submitted for Saturday October 8th at Yokes on Oahu.  The conditions are very likely to be good, & although it’s a long drive to get there it seems worth it by how good the turnout is.

The series points need to get added up and then will get posted on the Hawaii Amateur Skimboard League facebook page.

Here is a link to an online gallery by a family friend of Ace on Kauai.  http://www.shop-dakineimages.com/skim

Mahalo!!

Erik  Covarrubias

Hawaii Amateur Skimboarding League HASL
Email:  info@hawaiiskimboardleague.com
Website: hawaiiskimboardleague.com
Phone: (808) 265-2112

22 & under division

A note from the Hawaii Amateur Skimboarding League director Erik Covarrubias:

We’re getting ready for the contest this Saturday August 27th at Shipwrecks on Kauai.   It’s a small beach and an even smaller parking lot so get together to figure out how who’s driving.  We plan on getting to the beach by 8am and starting the contest by 9am so don’t be late.

If you haven’t signed up yet the links are below.  For Men’s Advanced it’s $75 with 1/3 of that going to the cash prize for the top 3 places.  Right now we’re expecting last year’s HASL champ Kyle”Little Man” Olson, recent contest winner Jesse Solomon, & Keith “Party” Fowler all from Maui.  The advanced heats will include Anthony “Ace” Conlon form Kauai & David Sterman form Oahu.   You won’t want to miss the best skimmers in all of Hawaii at the same beach so there’s still time.

Mahalo again to Maui Skimmers, Dirty Dog Eyewear, & Freak Traction for donations.

Men’s Advanced $75 cash prize – https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1977150

HASL members $25 – https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1977151

Non members one time contest entry fee $35 – https://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1977153

Erik  Covarrubias

Hawaii Amateur Skimboarding League HASL
Email:  info@hawaiiskimboardleague.com
Website: hawaiiskimboardleague.com
Phone: (808) 265-2112

Kauai Classic Sat Aug 27th 2011

Sticky Bumps and Wax Research announce the signing of Matthieu Thibaud to their World Skim Team

Sticky Bumps, a division of Wax Research Inc., is proud to announce the signing of France’s Matthieu Thibaud to their World Skim Team.   He joins Sticky Bumps World Team Riders Dave Rastovich, Alana Blanchard, Dylan Goodale, Bethany Hamilton, Coco Nogales, Malia Manuel, Leila Hurst, Christian Wach as well as Stand Up Paddlers Chuck Patterson, Brian Haag and Darian Boyle.

“I am really happy and honored to join the Sticky Bumps Team.” said Matthieu. ” I remember when I was a kid watching my older brother and his friends skimboarding. One day in our local surf shop (in France) where they had several wax brands, my brother picked a Sticky Bumps bar and said: “this one is the best!” It was true and that makes me even more stoked today to have the opportunity to represent this company as well as I can. ”

Originally from France, Matthieu started skimming when he was age 9. His travels have taken him Spain, Portugal, Mexico, US East Coast, Northern and southern California where he has been living the past 3 years. His current sponsors are Sticky Bumps, Victoria Skimboards, Extreme Outdoor Supply (EOS), Freak Traction, DC Shoes, Nixon Watches and Snuggbuds Headsets.

“It’s very inspiring to see an athlete like Matthieu and his passion not only for the sport but for giving back to those in need,” reflected John Dahl.  “He’s not only a great skimboarder but also an incredible human being who exemplifies the kind of connection Wax Research and Sticky Bumps desires to have with their athlete.  I’m stoked to have him join our family.”

Matthieu Thibaud is a contributor to the Heart of Sailing Foundation.  The Heart of Sailing Foundation introduces sailing for free to children and adults with development disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy.

http://matthieuthibaudvictoriaskimboards.blogspot.com/

About Wax Research

Wax Research is recognized by the international surfing community as one of the original surf accessory companies. It was founded in 1972 by John Dahl with the purpose of manufacturing surf and ski waxes and accessories. Wax Research brands include Sticky Bumps, Ransom and WEND, and are sold by distributors worldwide. Its headquarters are located in Carlsbad, California, USA. www.stickybumps.com

And make sure you check out Matthieu’s new pro board at EOS! Check it out here: Matthieu Thibaud Pro Model Skimboard