We are a summer recreational skimboarding company located in White Rock, British Columbia.
White Rock beach is home to some of the nicest flatland skimboarding available. Join us for some fun in the sun and learn how to skimboard at one of the premier beaches in Canada.
As an avid skimboarder himself, Alex Dobbie launched White Rock Skimboarding early in 2014. Six months later he had a burgeoning business that continues to expand. The Peace Arch News referred to Alex as being “already ahead of the pack with a viable White Rock business that is making waves.”
After skimboarding for so long, and having kids come up and watch all the time, Alex decided to offer camps on the beach. Working through the process he applied for and all of the necessary business licenses, permits and insurance in order to bring his idea to fruition. The City of White Rock, Tourism White Rock and local merchants all helped promote the camps and spread word through their social media connections.
White Rock Skimboarding runs summer camps through the months of July and August for kids ages 7 to 14. As groups of 7-10, the kids enjoy learning all about the sport, safety, while also playing some fun games and observing the sweet sea life at the beach. We have found all sorts of things from little crabs and fish – to starfish and bigger crabs – don’t worry though, the crabs are quite friendly! On top of the camps, WRS also offers private lessons for all ages through May – August, while also renting skimboards down on East Beach!
If you have any questions feel free to contact us
I have lived in the White Rock area since 2004 and have come to know and love our local beaches. Both East and West beaches provide for some awesome skimboarding.
My love of skimboarding started when I found a homemade skimboard jump online for free! All I had to do was pick it up.
I am an avid water and snow skier – and love to surf every time I am fortunate enough to visit Hawaii. But skimboarding is right down the road for me so it was easy to grab a bunch of friends and head down to the beach after school and on weekends. I’ve spent countless hours at the beach perfecting ollies, flip tricks, spins, shove-its and other cool moves.
I am very excited to be working in conjunction with the beautiful City of White Rock and thank both the licensing division and leisure services for their support and guidance.
This is our fourth summer of operations. I hope you enjoy visiting our site and I look forward to seeing you at the beach!
As a long-time South Surrey resident and lover of all things beachy, I spend as much time under the company tent as possible. I’ve worked for my brother the past four summers, and I’m excited to play a bigger part in the company as Alex’s partner.
I am currently studying finance at the University of Western Ontario.
During the summer, if not under the White Rock Skimboarding tent, I can be found somewhere along the beach trying to master the art of skimboarding. I still have a long way to go, but I’m eager to learn alongside the students to one day be as good as the rest of the WRS team.
I have been living in the White Rock area since I was three years old, and have always loved summers here at the beach. Skimboarding has always been one of my favorite things to do with friends, and I’m excited to get more and more kids up and riding.
My family is from South Africa and from a young age my dad shared with me his passion of windsurfing and swimming. I really enjoy surfing, hiking and playing basketball as well.
I’m really excited to be a part of the team and to have some fun!
I have lived in South Surrey since I was 6 years old and I have always spent my summers at White Rock beach. Water sports have always been apart of my life since the day I could walk. I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher at SFU and I volunteer at Crescent Park Elementary.
Skimboarding has had a huge influence on my life from competing on White Rock Beach to riding the surf in Redondo Beach, California. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and sharing new tricks while skimboarding on the beach. It’s a great way to enjoy beautiful Vancouver weather and meet some new friends.
I’m incredibly excited to be apart of the White Rock Skimboarding team and meeting some awesome students.
Hey, my name is Chris Stone I am 27 years old and was born in Surrey, BC.
When I’m not working I’m usually somewhere outdoors either hiking a local mountain or at White Rock beach skimming the puddles.
From skateboarding and snowboarding to surfing, board sports have always been a big influence in my life.
I have been living in White Rock and skimming locally for the past 2 years.
When I was much younger, I lived in Washington. I had first tried skimming there on the waves of Long Beach and Ocean Shores. It wasn’t until I moved to White Rock that I discovered flatland skimming, and almost immediately fell in love with the sport. Being walking distance to such an amazing spot at East Beach and being able to skim everyday during the summer made that easy.
Growing up I would spend my summers skateboarding and my winters would be spent shredding the slopes, and I even had the opportunity to pick up surfing while I was living in Australia. So, board sports have definitely influenced a big part in my life.
Although not for long, it has been so great to be part of the WRS team, and to be able to help get the young up-and-comers shredding and passionate about skimming! Unfortunately this will be my last summer of coaching… for now… I am getting ready to move to the Okanagan to continue my studies at UBCO.
Sean is a long time resident of South Surrey. A graduate of Southridge Secondary School, he is presently enrolled in business studies at the University of Calgary.
During the summer months Sean heads for home and can be found perfecting his skimboarding tricks at the beach. An accomplished multi-sport athlete, we are delighted to have Sean join White Rock Skimboarding as a instructor.
In addition to being an exceptional skimboarder, Sean is also an aspiring t-shirt model.
I was born and raised in White Rock, and it holds a dear place in my heart. I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing.
I’m an avid beach go-er and I love spending my time soaking up some beautiful UV rays and perfecting my skimboarding.
As a long time friend of Alex and Sean, I’m thrilled to be a part of White Rock Skimboarding as an instructor.
I have lived in the White Rock area since 2004 and have come to know and love our local beaches. Both East and West beaches provide for some awesome skimboarding.
My love of skimboarding started when I found a homemade skimboard jump online for free! All I had to do was pick it up.
I am an avid water and snow skier – and love to surf every time I am fortunate enough to visit Hawaii. But skimboarding is right down the road for me so it was easy to grab a bunch of friends and head down to the beach after school and on weekends. I’ve spent countless hours at the beach perfecting ollies, flip tricks, spins, shove-its and other cool moves.
I am very excited to be working in conjunction with the beautiful City of White Rock and thank both the licensing division and leisure services for their support and guidance.
This is our fourth summer of operations. I hope you enjoy visiting our site and I look forward to seeing you at the beach!
As a long-time South Surrey resident and lover of all things beachy, I spend as much time under the company tent as possible. I’ve worked for my brother the past four summers, and I’m excited to play a bigger part in the company as Alex’s partner.
I am currently studying finance at the University of Western Ontario.
During the summer, if not under the White Rock Skimboarding tent, I can be found somewhere along the beach trying to master the art of skimboarding. I still have a long way to go, but I’m eager to learn alongside the students to one day be as good as the rest of the WRS team.
I have been living in the White Rock area since I was three years old, and have always loved summers here at the beach. Skimboarding has always been one of my favorite things to do with friends, and I’m excited to get more and more kids up and riding.
My family is from South Africa and from a young age my dad shared with me his passion of windsurfing and swimming. I really enjoy surfing, hiking and playing basketball as well.
I’m really excited to be a part of the team and to have some fun!
I have lived in South Surrey since I was 6 years old and I have always spent my summers at White Rock beach. Water sports have always been apart of my life since the day I could walk. I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher at SFU and I volunteer at Crescent Park Elementary.
Skimboarding has had a huge influence on my life from competing on White Rock Beach to riding the surf in Redondo Beach, California. I have always enjoyed meeting new people and sharing new tricks while skimboarding on the beach. It’s a great way to enjoy beautiful Vancouver weather and meet some new friends.
I’m incredibly excited to be apart of the White Rock Skimboarding team and meeting some awesome students.
Hey, my name is Chris Stone I am 27 years old and was born in Surrey, BC.
When I’m not working I’m usually somewhere outdoors either hiking a local mountain or at White Rock beach skimming the puddles.
From skateboarding and snowboarding to surfing, board sports have always been a big influence in my life.
I have been living in White Rock and skimming locally for the past 2 years.
When I was much younger, I lived in Washington. I had first tried skimming there on the waves of Long Beach and Ocean Shores. It wasn’t until I moved to White Rock that I discovered flatland skimming, and almost immediately fell in love with the sport. Being walking distance to such an amazing spot at East Beach and being able to skim everyday during the summer made that easy.
Growing up I would spend my summers skateboarding and my winters would be spent shredding the slopes, and I even had the opportunity to pick up surfing while I was living in Australia. So, board sports have definitely influenced a big part in my life.
Although not for long, it has been so great to be part of the WRS team, and to be able to help get the young up-and-comers shredding and passionate about skimming! Unfortunately this will be my last summer of coaching… for now… I am getting ready to move to the Okanagan to continue my studies at UBCO.
Sean is a long time resident of South Surrey. A graduate of Southridge Secondary School, he is presently enrolled in business studies at the University of Calgary.
During the summer months Sean heads for home and can be found perfecting his skimboarding tricks at the beach. An accomplished multi-sport athlete, we are delighted to have Sean join White Rock Skimboarding as a instructor.
In addition to being an exceptional skimboarder, Sean is also an aspiring t-shirt model.
I was born and raised in White Rock, and it holds a dear place in my heart. I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing.
I’m an avid beach go-er and I love spending my time soaking up some beautiful UV rays and perfecting my skimboarding.
As a long time friend of Alex and Sean, I’m thrilled to be a part of White Rock Skimboarding as an instructor.