Portrait of a male skimboarder in his 30s, sun-weathered face, neutral expression, beach background, soft natural lighting
Portrait of a male skimboarder in his 30s, sun-weathered face, neutral expression, beach background, soft natural lighting
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Portrait of a female researcher in her 30s, windblown hair, smiling slightly, coastal background, bright overcast day
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Portrait of a male athlete in his 20s, short hair, looking off-camera, coastal background, high-contrast lighting
The Editorial Board

Riders behind the research

We are a collective of coastal coaches, fluid dynamics enthusiasts, and veteran skimboarders dedicated to accurate, hype-free instruction.

Founder & Coach
Technical Editor
Gear Reviewer

Marcus Vance

Dr. Elena Rostova

Kai Jenkins

A Laguna Beach native with fifteen years of shorebreak experience, Marcus specializes in the physics of the one-step drop.

Elena applies her background in fluid mechanics to break down side-slip techniques and wave-interaction physics for our tutorial archives.

Kai tests carbon-wrap cores and epoxy layups to failure, ensuring our gear guides remain completely unbiased and rigorous.