Wesley Echols, Author at SurfSkiRacing.com

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)

Fast and Furious-Nahant 2017
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Fast and Furious-Nahant 2017

Race Reports, Videos

Fast and Furious-Nahant 2017

Due to fog, course was shortened to a loop course with plenty of turns. It was Fast and Furious! Shortest ski race I have done but fun! Nahant Race 2017 from Wesley Echols on Vimeo.

Fast and Furious-Nahant 2017Wesley Echols2025-12-28T09:47:08-05:00

2017 Blackburn Challenge
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2017 Blackburn Challenge

Blackburn Challenge, Race Reports

2017 Blackburn Challenge

Six months ago my son Tyler let us know that he and Jen would be getting married in the summer. The date had not been set so I naturally give my Fatherly input. I let them know that the Blackburn Challenge is July 22 and asked if they could pick [...]

2017 Blackburn ChallengeWesley Echols2025-12-28T21:54:44-05:00