Winners crowned in the 44th ‘The Vic’ skimboarding competition

Beachgoers received a treat over the weekend, as “The Vic” skimboarding competition returned to Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach.

There were 115 competitors to partake in the 44th running of the skimboarding event.

The men’s professional competition was won by Johnny Weber, who bested Blair Conklin 33.27-32.50 in the finals on Sunday. The division saw 27 entrants vie for the title.

Blair Conklin completes a “360-pop-shove” move in the men’s pro final against Johnny Weber at “The Vic” skimboard contest on Sunday.

(Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

Sophia Nguyen defeated Amber Torrealba 27.93-24.76 for the women’s professional championship.

The festivities included three riders who were age 8 or younger. Mason Chaldu topped that division with 25.10 points, followed by Miles Prietto (22.20) and Nico Perrin (14.50).

On the more experienced side of the ledger, there were nine amateur skimboarders competing that were at least 40 years old. Morgan Ohlund edged Cam Boyd 26.60-25.40 to win that division.

Overcast weather overlooked the final day, and with the waves not coming in as big as they could have, the competitors were limited on how deep they could dig into their bag of tricks, keeping the scores close.

Women’s pro winner Sophia Nguyen completes a move in the women’s final against Amber Torrealba at “The Vic” skimboard contest on Sunday.

(Don Leach / Staff Photographer)

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