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  • Matt Henderson said:

    Vancouver skim spots that I know of:

    3rd Beach (Stanley Park),
    Sunset Beach (Stanley Park, near lawn bowling club),
    English Bay Beach,
    Kits Beach,
    Spanish Banks,
    Rec Beach (UBC),
    Ambleside Beach (Ambleside, West Van),
    Sunset Cove (Caulfield, West Van).

  • Kacey Sharpe said:

    Hey,

    I’m leaving for nanaimo on the 28th. Is there anything going on around that time or the week after. I am new to skimboarding but totally stoked to try it out. We will be hitting up qualicum beach. Is that a good place to start? I wanna see some people in action to get the feel of things :}

  • Brandon said:

    Hey Kacey,

    I don’t believe there are any events happening while you are in Nanaimo, how long will you be on the island for?

    Qualicum Beach is a great place to start, I would reccommend going to Parksville Beach on your way out to Qualicum though. It’s an amazing spot.

    If you’re interested in registering on the Forums I’m sure you could find some riders that will be in Nanaimo at the same time as you!

  • Geoff McNamara said:

    Anybody in the Kye Bay area, stop by the Kye Bay guest lodge for a visit. We are looking for more information on Skimming as a sport.

    Cheers!
    Geoff

  • Dylan Maranda said:

    Hey I’m going up to the kelowna area in a few days and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good inland spots in that area? I’m planning on trying the flowrider down there and camping a few days but I have about three days to fill with some decent skim..

    Cheers,
    Dylan

  • Randol said:

    I was just wonder how long the skimboarding season in bc is.

  • cornholio said:

    Hey Randol.
    There is no off season!! get a wetty and abreak out a foamy for the winter!

  • Kevin Fleet said:

    Hey, been trying to find some new sick skim spots that are decent for camping at too for the long weekend…im going up to parksville as of now but i’ve heard some good things about blueback beach, just wondering where that is and how to get there?
    thanks

  • Brandon said:

    Hey Kevin,

    Blue Back is at the end of Icarus Rd in Nanaimo, I’m not sure if you are able to camp there though.

    Punch in this lat/long in google maps: 49.248539, -124.033223

  • Kevin Fleet said:

    Thanks man, that helps alot…another question for u, i think i might be headin up to hornby this weekend too…is there a best spot or is it all good?

  • kris said:

    We are holding a small skim contest on hornby Aug. 22 at 3 pm at Big tribune bay. all welcome. $5 entry fee with a $50 prize. afterparty.All welcome

  • Taylor Weixl said:

    Hey,
    I live in Vernon, B.C, and have very few places to skim. Anyone know of any other good spots in the Okanagan? My favorite lake spots elsewhere so far have been at McKenzie Lake in Calgary and Six-Mile Beach in Nelson.
    Taylor

  • Kane said:

    Where in Vancouver can I buy or rent a skimboard? I’m living in Alberta right now, but moving back right away. Pacific Boarder’s website only mentions Surfboard and standup paddle board rentals, and nothing about skimboards at all.

    Thanks for any and all help!
    Kane

  • Kane said:

    Heh, I guess Skim Spots isnt the best place to post asking where to find a board. I found that Pacific sells Zed boards, but I have another question: Is there places in Vancouver/on the mainland to ride waves? Flatland is fun, but it’s a hassle bringing a rail everywhere.

  • Rory said:

    the sunshine coast and lower mainland require significant wind for wave riding, being blocked from groundswell by vancouver island. Anything around 20 to 30+ knots and it’ll be worthwhile to check the shores.
    as for a board message jasper on here, he’s likely got what you’re looking for. Here is the marine forecast website, your new best friend, but they do f-up. http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/region_e.html?mapID=03

  • Mikkolas said:

    Не спорю с Вами, можно и поосмысленней писать комменты.

  • Jackson Gill said:

    Hey guys if you want a good place go to sartoga beach in black creek(outside courtenay)at about 12:00 to 2:00 in the afternoon its always amazing 80ft long pools that are like 2cm deep to 10-15cm deep pools for rails, really sweet place to pop triks and stuff.

  • Marcus atkins said:

    Hey taylor, i live in vernon and i go to kin beache by the the dog beach. theres an alright sandbar there probably the best one around and you can always bring shovels and dig it out a bit to make it orime if you wanna put the time in.

  • Kurt said:

    Hey does anybody know a good spot to start carving waves like good 2-3 footers?

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