The goal of stone skipping, also known as stone skimming, is to see how many times a stone bounces off the surface of a pond before sinking.
Believe it or not, skipping stones is more than just a pastime and has become a highly competitive outdoor activity with thousands of participants and fans.
It looks simple and easy, but there's a lot of training involved.
The perfect stone skipping technique takes years to perfect and master and involves physical prowess and scientific knowledge.
The first written record of stone skipping as a sport dates back to 1583.
Some sources believe that it all began when an English king skipped sovereigns - British gold coins - across River Thames, in London.
The future of stone skipping is bright.
The challenges ahead are enough to keep its large community of followers and recreational enthusiasts excited and active.
Will anyone skip a stone 100 times? How far can it travel? And if curling made it, why can't stone skimming become an Olympic sport?
