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)

2014 Canadian Surf Ski Championship “Success” by Bob Putnam

The Brain Worm Well I can’t remember when the hair-brain scheme for the First ever Canadian Surfski Champs took a hold of me. It was sometime around last October. Somewhere between the Epic Dealer Conference and the Hong Kong Dragon Run. I believe that Daryl Remmler of Think Kayaks used [...]

2014 Canadian Surf Ski Championship “Success” by Bob Putnam2025-12-28T18:59:46-05:00

Canoe & Kayak Magazine “Dream Your Adventure Contest-Vote for John!

Canoe & Kayak Magazine “Dream Your Adventure Contest” One Dream, One Extraordinary Journey, Once in a Lifetime... Help Me with Paddle Quest! A 1,500-Mile Solo Canoe & Kayak Expedition -Northern Forest Canoe Trail to Maine Island Trail via Canada- Water is in my blood! An avid canoe and kayak paddler, [...]

Canoe & Kayak Magazine “Dream Your Adventure Contest-Vote for John!2025-12-28T22:40:55-05:00

Gorge Paddling Festival-HUGE!

Join Rivers for Change for the Gorge Downwind Paddling Festival (GDPF) – a week-long event at the Columbia River Gorge near Hood River, OR, from July 19-25.  There are two premier events – the inaugural North American Surfski/OC1 Downwind Championships and the incredibly fun and popularWildside Relay.  The week will also feature [...]

Gorge Paddling Festival-HUGE!2025-12-28T21:24:00-05:00
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