Linda was somewhat perturbed to find that Danny Bonduce
was still paddling to the Island using his Bass
and wouldn't make it in time to join her.
Las Ramblas Ramblers (Stone Skimming Division) head out on the Annual Pilgrimage to
Easdale Island for the World Stone Skimming Championships.
Marion,Neil,Linda,Andy,Jill,Kevin,Kay,Haddie & Bob
arrive with time to take a ramble on the neighbouring Island of Luing.
Sean what weather precautions should we take?
Easdale is the smallest permanently inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides. It was once the centre of a thriving Scottish slate mining industry, and one of the disused quarries forms a perfect arena for the World Stone Skimming Championships.
The championships are held every year on the last Sunday in September. Anyone of any age and any level of skill can enter. Each competitor is allowed 3 skims using specially selected Easdale slate skimming stones.
For a skim to qualify the stone must bounce at least three times - it is then judged on the distance achieved before it sinks.
Neil And Elton are such good friends they have pet names for each other
Neil calls Elton "Reg" & Elton Calls Neil "Suzie".
One day he'll turn up Neil until then here's the Song he wrote for you
Steve & Trish with the assistance of Gillian & Angus
provide the competitors with a
hearty Breakfast in the delightful Garragh Mhor
Sean what weather precautions should we take?
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| "Well Lasramblas Easterly winds could make for a bitter cold wait for your throw also heavy rain could affect the majority of the competition". |
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| Ferry Over to Luing |
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| "I should be able to see Danny from up here" |
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| Linda,Alfie & Jill |
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| Search for the perfect skimmer |
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| Neil,Alfie & Sam |
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| Kevin,Alfie,Bob & Haddie take a break |
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| Alfie shares his technique |
Easdale is the smallest permanently inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides. It was once the centre of a thriving Scottish slate mining industry, and one of the disused quarries forms a perfect arena for the World Stone Skimming Championships.
The championships are held every year on the last Sunday in September. Anyone of any age and any level of skill can enter. Each competitor is allowed 3 skims using specially selected Easdale slate skimming stones.
For a skim to qualify the stone must bounce at least three times - it is then judged on the distance achieved before it sinks.
Neil And Elton are such good friends they have pet names for each other
Neil calls Elton "Reg" & Elton Calls Neil "Suzie".
One day he'll turn up Neil until then here's the Song he wrote for you
provide the competitors with a
hearty Breakfast in the delightful Garragh Mhor
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| The Best B&B |
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| Ferry over to Easdale |
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| Las Ramblas enter the arena |
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| The hollow Mountain String Band prepare to entertain |
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| Let competition begin |
"Stone Skiming isn't Stone Skimming unless Chas
has failed to live up to his expectations"
Alfie
Time to head back to Ellenabeich for the presentation of the Budgie
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| The Coveted Trophy |
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| The Oyster Bar |
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| Budgie winner Kevin is congratulated by members of the Royal Dutch Stone Skimming Association |
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| Kevin protects the Budgie from International invaders |
2011 Budgie Result
Kevin = 43mtrs
Bruce = 30mtrs
Neil = 27mtrs
Sam = 0mtrs
Andy = Shoulder Injury
Alfie = 19mtrs
(boys 10-15)
2011 Puffin Result
Jill = 11mtrs
Marion = 0mtrs
kay = 0mtrs
Team
12th Las Ramblas = 190mtrs
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We highly recommend
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