Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success.
What makes the perfect stone for skimming?It can't be too light or the wind resistance will flip it right back at youA stone that is round with a slight edge so you can pull your fingers around itCriteria used by Christina.
Finances, having two kids and accommodation worries put her off the idea... until one Friday afternoon in work her friend told her "you should do this"."So I quickly jumped online and Googled hostels and went 'right, I'm going to do it'. "The adrenaline was going, I was really nervous. I thought 'what if I'm no good, this is the world championships, there's gonna be some really good people there'."Unaware of whether she had thrown hard enough, she pondered while "oohs and ahs" echoed around the usually silent island as previous champions skimmed.She described feeling completely "overwhelmed" and full of "pure elation".
While Christina said she thought the low-key sport should be publicised more, she begrudgingly admitted there could be more competition to fight off."But I definitely think more people should give it a go, if you can throw a stone, you can do it... it's a natural progression," she said. "It's not a wasted childhood throwing stones in the sea."
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