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    <title>Virginia Beach Skim Academy</title>
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    <description>VBSA’s purpose is to allow a platform for new comers to the sport and/or seasoned riders to gather and learn more about the ocean and how to progress their skills in skimboarding in a supportive atmosphere.</description>
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      <g:title>VBSA Skim Black Tee</g:title>
      <g:description>Black T-Shirt with VBSA Logo on front pocket and Spread The Stoke logo on the back with our sponsors. This T-Shirt is made from special fibers that allow you to run faster and air higher all while keeping a low profile..... okay maybe not, but you'll definitely look rad. And after a few skim lessons you'll be shredding and looking like a Pro in no time!</g:description>
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      <g:title>VBSA SKIMBOARD RENTAL (Daily)</g:title>
      <g:description>We want to help riders make the best investment they can when buying a board by evaluating the best board to fit their size, strengths and local breaks. If you do not have a skimboard currently or want to look into a different size or style board before making an investment on a new board purchase, we have boards available for rent. Reach out for availability on boards for your requested date! Discount on board rentals for camp and lesson participants (reach out for discounted rates). 

$30/Day

$80/3 Days

CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Email: vbskimacademy@gmail.com 
Phone: (757)-572-1606
Instagram: @vbskimacademy</g:description>
      <g:price>30.00 USD</g:price>
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      <g:description>UPDATE!!!!***CAMPS ARE CANCELLED FOR THE YEAR DUE TO RELOCATION OF DAY INSTRUCTOR. HOURLY LESSONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2025!! PLEASE REACH OUT FOR AVAILABILITY!!***
***Summer 2025 Lesson Hours:
M &amp; Tu: 6:30a-7:30a
W-F: 6:30a-7:30a &amp; 5:30p-7:30p
Sat-Sun: 7a-12p &amp; 2p-7p***

VBSA Skim Camp is an opportunity to hone in your skills outside of private lessons. You will get to meet local and visiting riders who you will learn beside and compete against to push each others skimboarding. From experience, the best riders surround themselves with better riders to constantly improve their own skill sets, so we want to provide that opportunity to others in and visiting our area. Throughout the day we will be discussing: 

How To Step Onto Board To Maintain Speed

Wave Selection

Wave Approach

How To Turn Under the Lip

Wave Riding Basics

Technical Maneuvers/Tricks

How To Fall To Avoid Injury

Skimboarding Etiquette

Water Safety

Beach &amp; Ocean Preservation

Camps happen regardless of weather unless there is lightning. There are no refunds. If there is lightning we will reschedule to the next day available for camp, or the next best date for you. Cancellation will be made by 8am the day of the camp.

Location(s): 1st St Jetty, 15th St Pier, Croatan Beach (Parking Lot)

Ages: 6 &amp; up (Parents know their child’s abilities best and should use their discretion)

Experience Level: Any (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Semi Pro)

CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Email: vbskimacademy@gmail.com 
Phone: (757)-572-1606
Instagram: @vbskimmunityhouse</g:description>
      <g:price>150.00 USD</g:price>
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      <g:title>VBSA 2 HR SKIM LESSON</g:title>
      <g:description>**Please contact for availability. Once dates are confirmed the waiver and registration will be sent via email. We try to avoid filling out forms on site to avoid cutting into lesson time!**

Summer 2025 Lesson Hours:
M &amp; Tu: 6:30a-7:30a
W-F: 6:30a-7:30a &amp; 5:30p-7:30p
Sat-Sun: 7a-12p &amp; 2p-7p

Every lesson is tailored to the age range, skill level and number of campers, but will all maintain the same basic structure. We will begin talking about what we will be doing for the day as we stretch, warm up as a group and do introductions before splitting into groups (if needed) to focus on your skill set. We will have a few breaks and have a few contests/games toward the end of the lesson. If time is available, we will have “free skim” along with possible demonstrations from local professional riders. Skimboarding does consist of spending most of your time on the shoreline and in shallower water, but the shelf can change through the year and at times will drop off deep quickly, so participants need to be confident in their swimming abilities. We request each participant be sure to bring your skimboard, a towel, water bottle/drink, snack, sunscreen, dry clothes and POSITIVE ATTITUDE! Be sure to reach out prior to the lesson to reserve a board if needed.

2 Participants - $90/participant

3 Participants - $80/participant

4 Participants - $70/participant

Lessons happen regardless of weather unless there is lightning. There are no refunds. If there is lightning we will reschedule to the next day available for lessons, or the next best date for you. Cancellation will be made by 8am the day of the lesson.

Location(s): 1st St Jetty, 15th St Pier, Croatan Beach (Parking Lot)
**Depending on best shorebreak and participant preference**

Ages: 6 &amp; up (Parents know their child’s abilities best and should use their discretion)

Experience Level: Any (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Semi Pro)

CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Email: vbskimacademy@gmail.com 
Phone: (757)-572-1606
Instagram: @vbskimacademy</g:description>
      <g:price>100.00 USD</g:price>
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      <g:description>**Please contact for availability. Once dates are confirmed the waiver and registration will be sent via email. We try to avoid filling out forms on site to avoid cutting into lesson time!**

Summer 2025 Lesson Hours:
M &amp; Tu: 6:30a-7:30a
W-F: 6:30a-7:30a &amp; 5:30p-7:30p
Sat-Sun: 7a-12p &amp; 2p-7p

Every lesson is tailored to the age range, skill level and number of campers, but will all maintain the same basic structure. We will begin talking about what we will be doing for the day as we stretch, warm up as a group and do introductions before splitting into groups (if needed) to focus on your skill set. We will have a few breaks and have a few contests/games toward the end of the lesson. If time is available, we will have “free skim” along with possible demonstrations from local professional riders. Skimboarding does consist of spending most of your time on the shoreline and in shallower water, but the shelf can change through the year and at times will drop off deep quickly, so participants need to be confident in their swimming abilities. We request each participant be sure to bring your skimboard, a towel, water bottle/drink, snack, sunscreen, dry clothes and POSITIVE ATTITUDE! Be sure to reach out prior to the lesson to reserve a board if needed.

2 Participants - $50/participant

3 Participants - $45/participant

4 Participants - $40/participant

Lessons happen regardless of weather unless there is lightning. There are no refunds. If there is lightning we will reschedule to the next day available for lessons, or the next best date for you. Cancellation will be made by 8am the day of the lesson.

Location(s): 1st St Jetty, 15th St Pier, Croatan Beach (Parking Lot)
**Depending on best shorebreak and participant preference**

Ages: 6 &amp; up (Parents know their child’s abilities best and should use their discretion)

Experience Level: Any (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Semi Pro)

CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
Email: vbskimacademy@gmail.com 
Phone: (757)-572-1606
Instagram: @vbskimacademy</g:description>
      <g:price>60.00 USD</g:price>
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