during this time, laguna beach lifeguards were looking for a way to get across the beach faster, and they found that they could glide across the sand with thin pieces of wood they had found.

modern day skimboarders have taken this sport to extreme levels which usually include gliding into the ocean and riding a wave back to the beach - advanced skim boarders are able to do aerial maneuvers and board tricks.

rio de janeiro is home to some of the best skimboarding in the globe - it is interesting to note that skimboarding was popularized almost by necessity in some areas.