4 Person Surf ski, Who New? Bruce Gipson

Bruce Gipson of Venture Sports sent me this picture.

Bruce Gipson

VentureSport was incorporated in 1984 by Bruce Gipson who has 28 years in the business and competition in surf ski, marathon, sprint, wave ski and sea kayak. He is 3-time member of the U.S. Kayak Marathon Team, set a world record crossing the Gulf Stream (1984 Bahamas to Florida by kayak), featured on national T.V. for Visa and in Europe for Federal Express ads. Venturesport has been a consultant to other companies, created new innovations, sponsored and planned racing events such as the East Coast Surf Ski Champs, Florida Finlandia Races, and Miami Beach Ocean Marathon.

About the Author: Wesley Echols

2009 SurfskiRacing.com Website originated; 2009,1st person to produce Surf Ski informational DVD; 2009,1st person to produce comprehensive Surf ski Comparison Chart; 2009/2011, Top 10 finisher Blackburn Challenge(20 miles open ocean race); 2002-2018, 16 consecutive Blackburn Finishes 2009-2015 Marketing Director(Weekends)Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis; Launched Stellar Surfskis, 2005, BCU/ACA Certified Level 3 w/4star training, Open Ocean(both expired); 2004-2018 Participated in World Indoor Rowing Championships(Crash B's); 1998 Boston Marathon Finisher; 1997 Baystate Marathon, qualified for Boston Marathon; 1997 Vermont City Marathon; 1996 Newport Marathon; 1983-1991 U.S. Navy - 1st place in Squadron and Command Physical Fitness Test(sit-ups, pushups, run)