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)

Narragansett Boat Club Regatta 2018

This ten mile race was directed John Ryan and Dan Gorriaran by the Narragansett  Boat Club(rowing) located on the Seekonk River on the East Side of Providence. I have known these guys for years since they put on the Around the Island (Jamestown) and the Counter Revolution Race(1st East Coast [...]

Narragansett Boat Club Regatta 20182025-12-28T19:09:59-05:00

SUNSHINE COAST BEACH-TO-BEACH RACE REPORT

By Craig Spender of PaddleSmart The conditions for the inaugural “Beach to Beach” Ocean Race on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast were probably not quite what everyone was expecting…! With 125 registered competitors covering various types of craft, the competitor list featured a strong field of paddlers including recent Molokai winner Corey [...]

SUNSHINE COAST BEACH-TO-BEACH RACE REPORT2025-12-28T19:12:59-05:00

SRR 2018

Sakonnet River Race going strong after 10 years. This was my 10th year to host this race. For years I wanted to host a race but thought only kayak shops or other big organizations with the money and support could host a race. True to my nature, I said I [...]

SRR 20182025-12-28T20:18:07-05:00

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