Catching a ride at OBX Skim Jam

Published 1:56 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2022

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Caleb Bellisle, 20, of Virginia Beach runs down the beach before catching a ride in the OBX Skim Jam held at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Saturday, July 16. Nearly 150 men and women athletes showed up for the two-day event held despite small surf. Bellisle, who also plays baseball at Lynchburg (Va.) University, placed third in his men’s division heat.

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Plenty of guys and gals look to practice on small incoming waves right next to the contest area. It was a hot day, but the ocean water was perfect temperature for skimming and swimming; it was right around 74 degrees.

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