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Easdale Island Hosts 2026 Stone-Skimming Championships With 400+ Competitors

9/5/2026

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Easdale Island hosts the 2026 world stone-skimming championships with over 400 competitors from more than 30 nations.
The tournament features a record number of women and under-16 entrants.
Toss Master Kyle Mathews hired geologist Luisa Hendry to examine stones after last year’s tampering scandal.
The event raises about £15,000 for charities and adds pounds to the local economy.

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Easdale Island hosts the 2026 world stone-skimming championships with over 400 competitors from more than 30 nations.
The tournament features a record number of women and under-16 entrants.
Toss Master Kyle Mathews hired geologist Luisa Hendry to examine stones after last year’s tampering scandal.
The event raises about £15,000 for charities and adds pounds to the local economy.