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Saturday 3 October 2015

2015 World Stone Skimming Championships

Las Ramblas Ramblers (Stone Skimming Division) make the annual pilgrimage to Easdale Island for the World Stone Skimming Championships. Transit failed to join us as they wanted the name Americanised to Stone Skipping .
 




Approaching the Arena
Alfie's 45 meter throw taking 2nd in the Boys 10-15  
Marion's 8 meter attempt at winning the Puffin
Jill's 17 meter Puffin Winning toss
Deep Joy entertain on the Rocks
Sam with his 14 meter Attempt
Neil throw's 34 meters to try and secure the Budgie
Andy secures the Budgie with his 52 meter toss
 
 
 
Alfie receives his award from Bertie founder of the modern Championship 
Time to head back to The Oyster for the Budgie & Puffin Presentations

Puffin Result
Jill       17 meters
Marion   8 meters

Budgie Result
Andy     52 meters
Alfie      45 meters
Kevin    37 meters
Neil       34 meters
Bruce    33 meters
Sam      14 meters

Team Result
(New name to reflect the non appearance of our International Competitor)
10th Chas Boshell's Welsh Wonders   294 meters 

Once again we have to Thank Mellon & his Crew for Organising the event
The Staff of the Puffer Bar for helping to keep us hydrated
The Staff of the Oyster Bar for keeping us Hydrated & Fed
Steve, Trish, Gillian & Angus at the wonderful Garragh Mhor



1 comment:

  1. Looks like a fabulous time was had by all! We would love to start a contest of our own, but alas between the lack of proper rocks and our unending drought here in California, it would be a tough go.

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