Wesley

About 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)

Newbury Kayak and Canoe SD6(Social Distance 6mi)

The SD6 is a way for surf skiers to get some competition and community while all the races and gatherings are prohibited by social distancing.Instead of having actual race meets, everyone will race where they are: Find a convenient body of water, turn on a tracking device and race for [...]

Newbury Kayak and Canoe SD6(Social Distance 6mi)2025-12-28T19:09:32-05:00

2020 Surfski Reviews: Part One-Stellar Skis

Introduction On February 2, I kicked off my "on season" training plan for the upcoming year that I look forward to every year. That was delayed three weeks later due to the flu, not the coronavirus. I did get my flu shot but with only 45% efficacy due to a [...]

2020 Surfski Reviews: Part One-Stellar Skis2025-12-28T21:58:31-05:00

The Risk of Sea Kayaking by Nick Schade

Introduction to Nick Nick has been kayaking for over 40 years. He started designing and building high performance wooden sea kayaks over 30 years ago specifically to enjoy the waters and coastline of Frenchman Bay and Schoodic. Nick brings a rich knowledge of how kayaks work and how they interact [...]

The Risk of Sea Kayaking by Nick Schade2025-12-28T22:24:35-05:00
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