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world stone skimming championships, By oban Childrens Attractions
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skim stones in Easdale island quarry in world championship competition held in September every year
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world stone skimming championships
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| By oban, Argyll and Bute, |
| Scotland, PA34 4TB |
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| held once a year in 2009 on Sunday 27 September 2009 starts at 12 noon. Preskim dance on Saturday 26 September 2009. events all sunday |
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world stone skimming championships held on island of Easdale , 16 miles south west of Oban, Attracts entrants from all over world. Competition hled in local quarry using locla Easdale skimming stones. Categories for men,women boys and girls.The championships are held every year. 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.
Great fun , serious skimming. Go to preskim dance on Saturday night. Make a weekend of it. Activities/entertainment for childnre and families. Pub open. Craft stalls.
Championship in 2009 will Sunday 27 September
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