The Fluid Skim Invasion is headed to Navarre Beach in Pensacola, Florida  on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event is expected to draw up to 80 competitors in the amateur division and about 10 professionals.

The Pensacola News Journal wrote an article about the competition. You can check it out here. Otherwise, I’ll go ahead and post a few excerpts.

Count Chris Wiley, of Pensacola, as one, who will be showing off his spins and other moves in the amateur competition. The 22-year-old skimboarder has been practicing hard lately, spending time on the beach to perfect his skills. He’s also encouraged by the interest in the sport, and how it is growing in the area.

“Four years ago, when I started skimming, it was only a few of us,” said Wiley, a salesperson in the skimming department at Waterboyz in Pensacola. “Now, lots of people are doing it,” —— people from other beach areas such as Panama City, and Gulf Shores, he said.

If you’re planning to attend, you won’t be disappointed, because, “it is really fun to watch,” Wiley says, especially of the more seasoned skimmers.

Morgan Just of Dana Point, Calif., ranked among the top five professional skimmers in the world, is among those coming to the event.

“He is amazing to watch and gives a good show on what the sport is,” Hastings said.

This event is going to be a lot of fun. If you live in the area or only a couple hours drive away, you really need to plan a day around it and check everything out on Saturday or Sunday.