06-04-2025
10-year-old skim boarder catches waves and attention
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – 10-year-old Giorgio Tomasi ranked first in the semifinals of the Menehunes division at the Skim USA Tour's PCB Spring Break Jam 2025.
The third stop of the Skim USA Tour, was the PCB Spring Break Jam, held along the shores of Panama City Beach.
Among them was 10-year-old Giorgio Tomasi, better known as 'SkimGio,' who was quietly making waves of his own.
The Tomasi family traveled to Panama City from Naples, Florida, last Thursday in preparation for the event.
However, since age seven, the sport has been treated as more than just a hobby by young Tomasi, it has become a way of life.
Over time, lessons were learned, equipment was fine-tuned and techniques were developed.
'All you need is a good board. That's not like a wooden one, because those things can snap easy hitting big waves,' Tomasi said.
His goal for stop three of the tour was met Saturday when first place was earned in the Menehunes division semifinals.
The lead was secured through a difficult move rarely seen at his age level, 'the 540 big spin'.
'You're on your feet and you spin the board four times,' Tomasi said.
A score of 16.90 was awarded, placing him nearly a full point ahead of his closest competitor.
At just 7 years old, a sponsorship had already been signed with ZAP Skimboards, where his potential was recognized early on.
Like many young riders, a preference for water temperature and wave conditions has been formed through experience.
'They are still good waves. This is a bit cold for me, in Naples it is a bit warmer,' Tomasi said.
While larger waves are often preferred by more advanced skimboarders, the conditions in Panama City were described by Tomasi as ideal for his size.
'Probably just around the right height, just a little bit choppy,' he said.
After receiving the highest score in his age group Saturday, Tomasi is scheduled to compete in the Menehunes championship Sunday morning.
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