Instagram roundup: Zap World Champs of Skimboarding returns to Dewey

Delaware is a mecca for skimboarding — the Southern Delaware coast is known for its sometimes dangerous shorebreak (i.e: waves that don’t break until they hit the beach) — which means it’s perfect for gliding and performing air maneuvers.

The Zap Pro/Am World Championship of Skimboarding returned to Dewey Beach from August 9 to 11, in tandem with the beaches-wide Summer Vibes Fest.

We rounded up some of the highlights and coolest social media posts of the Zap Pro/Am:

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It was a good day for the finals.

Previews of Today’s Shots:
Day 2 of @zapskimboards x @AlleyOopSkim in Dewey Beach, DE. pic.twitter.com/MkpaUF46Av

— Jon Wyatt, MS, CISSP, e/acc (@jonwyatt116) August 11, 2019

Skimboarders came from all over the world, but local competitors, including some of the top youth skimmers, were a focus, too.

Local skimmers Sydney Pizza, Cooper Forucci and Sammy DiEmidio can’t wait to catch some waves in the Zap Pro/Am World Championship of Skimboarding Aug. 9-11, the first event of Summer Vibes Fest! Schedule available at https://t.co/FBmJsgNuhT. #netde… https://t.co/ic9ksoCJl2 pic.twitter.com/V9QvW3leNL

— Beach Paper (@BeachPaper) August 5, 2019

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Art was also part of the festivities, including “The Art of Skim” silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind boards painted by local artists.

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Project Kudos brought its positive attitude to Summer Vibes Fest.

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What would a festival be without vendors?

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Unsung heroes of the competition:

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