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)

Are You Going?

2nd Annual CMW Canadian Surfski Champs – July 18, 2015 from Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre on Vimeo. So maybe you have heard?  The Canadian Surfski Champs is the Kick-Off event for the North American Triple Crown.   Gorge Paddling Festival - July 20 - 26 will include a Solo [...]

Are You Going?2026-05-18T15:14:56-04:00

My 2010 Summary of the wing paddles I tried. See my updated reviews under the Surfski Review Tab.

2015-02-26T21:33:14-05:00

Does Ski Weight Make a Difference? 547 Hours, 3300 miles, 6 Years

Does a few pounds in the weight of a ski affect speed? Below is my experience based on my extensive data base since 2003 when I started paddling skis. This is an article I did in 2011 and I still find it applicable today in February 2015 five years later. [...]

Does Ski Weight Make a Difference? 547 Hours, 3300 miles, 6 Years2025-12-29T00:00:49-05:00
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