Conklin wins VIC skimboarding title in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach teenager Blair Conklin, 18, claimed his first VIC victory at the 37th annual VIC skimboarding contest in Laguna Beach. The Laguna Beach High School grad and world ranked skimmer defeated veteran riders including 14 time world champion Bill Bryan’s records. Sam Stinnett took third. Conklin’s final wave 360 rail grab amid windy, choppy surf sealed the win as Brandon Sears failed to land his last ride. The VIC was the fourth stop on the United Skim Tour with Balboa Oktoberfest in Newport Beach the next stop.