Daredevil Ryan Hryckiewicz of Springfield takes off as he rockets off the water at the Jay Peak Pond Skim and into Saturday’s warm April sky. Mr. Hryckiewicz’s beautiful spiraling stunt sent drops of water in every direction, giving the spectators a bit of a splash in addition to a thrill. For more about the event and more skimming photos please see this week’s Chronicle. Photo by Matthew Wilson