How to Skip a Rock

Want to show your friends something fun and interesting on your next boat or canoe trip? Here's the quick and easy way on learning how to skip a rock.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Go to the nearest stream or creek bed and grab some medium-sized, flat rocks. Don't use stones that are paper thin as they have a tendency to skip once and then fly up or separate before they even skip.

2. Hold the stone between your index finger and thumb.

3. Keep your arm parallel with the water, wind back and throw the stone across the water as flat as you can.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't throw rocks at your friends; it can cause injury.