News Summary
Nags Head, North Carolina, will host the OBX Skim Jam from July 25-27 at Jennette’s Pier, featuring over 180 participants in a competitive gathering for amateur and professional skimboarders. The event includes a $15,000 prize purse and highlights local competitor Perry Pruitt among others. A fundraiser for Colin Tibbs, recovering from a spinal injury, will add to the weekend’s festivities. With community support and exciting competitions, the event promises a vibrant celebration of skimboarding.
Nags Head, North Carolina is set to host the highly anticipated OBX Skim Jam from July 25-27 at Jennette’s Pier. The event, which is expecting over 180 participants from across the United States and beyond, promises to be a major gathering for both amateur and professional skimboarders.
The OBX Skim Jam is noted for offering a prize purse of $15,000, backed by local businesses eager to support this vibrant community event. Organizers Jon DePersig and Wendy Caputo are gearing up for a weekend of thrilling competitions and community engagement, marking the event’s sixth year at its current location. Competitors will face off in various divisions, including the highly competitive pro and semi-professional categories, which welcome amateurs without age restrictions.
Among the participants is Perry Pruitt, a local skimboarder who has been deeply involved in the sport since childhood. The Pruitts’ journey with skimboarding began with a family-run skimboarding camp in the Outer Banks. For Pruitt, the OBX Skim Jam stands as the highlight of the summer and serves as a meaningful family tradition.
An important aspect of this year’s event is the fundraiser aimed at raising awareness and support for Colin Tibbs, a teenager currently recovering from a spinal cord injury sustained while skimboarding. Coincidentally, the fundraiser will be held on Tibbs’ birthday, further galvanizing community support and participation.
In addition to the competitions, the event will kick off with a Party at the Pier on Friday evening, featuring local food trucks, vendors, and family-oriented activities designed to engage attendees of all ages. This festive atmosphere reflects the event’s commitment to fostering a strong community spirit among skimboarders from all over the globe.
Participants in this year’s competition include returning champion Yahir Valencia from Mexico, who won the pro men’s division. Casey McCullough, the reigning women’s UST champion, took home the title in the pro women’s division. Other notable competitors include Lucas Fink, a two-time world champion, who faced an interference penalty, placing him second.
The youth divisions are also a highlight, with young competitor Brody Chandler-Thompson participating in the “Minis” division for children aged 8 and under. Previous performances had placed him well in other regional competitions, showcasing the burgeoning talent in the sport.
For those interested in tracking results or following updates, the OBX Skim Jam will be active on social media platforms such as Instagram, where they share the latest information under the handles @obxskimjam and @skim_usa.
The OBX Skim Jam is part of the United Skim Tour, which includes eight contests throughout the year, taking place on the East Coast as well as in Mexico. This tour not only promotes the sport of skimboarding, but also highlights local talent and fosters growth within the skimboarding community.
As participants gear up for what has now become a treasured tradition in the Outer Banks, the excitement continues to build for the upcoming festivities. Local competitors are enthusiastic about the opportunities provided by the OBX Skim Jam and its central role in the wider skimboarding scene.
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- WTKR: OBX Skim Jam Returns
- Wikipedia: Skimboarding
- The Coastland Times: Yahir Valencia Wins OBX Skim Jam
- Google Search: Skimboarding Community
- Surfer Today: Lucas Fink Wins 2022 TAC Skimblast
- Google Scholar: Skimboarding Competitions
- Santa Cruz Sentinel: Lucas Fink Wins TAC Skimblast
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Skimboarding
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