The World Stone Skimming Championships are held every year on the last Sunday in September, this year 29 September, at Easdale Island, near Oban in Argyll, Scotland.
Easdale Island is the smallest permanently inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides. It was once the centre of a thriving Scottish slate mining industry, and one of the disused quarries forms a perfect arena for the World Stone Skimming Championships.
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.

For logistical reasons to do with ferries to the island etc. the maximum number of entrants to 350. Registration for the championships takes place at Easdale Island Community Hall from 11.00am until 1.00pm on the day (or when 350 competitors are registered if sooner). If you would like to compete just turn up as there are no qualifying rounds. The competition starts at 12 noon.
More information, rules and associated events are all on the World Stone Skimming Championships website at www.stoneskimming.com.