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)

Thanks for 2014 and New Announcements for 2015

I am looking forward to 2015 for many reasons, two of which have to do with this site. Today it was announced that I am the Performance Director for Stellar Kayaks USA.  For those of you who don't know, I helped launch Stellar surfskis back in 2009 and worked for [...]

Thanks for 2014 and New Announcements for 20152025-12-28T20:22:12-05:00

Huki S1X Special Surfski Review by Wesley Echols

My history with Huki dates back to 2004 when I got my  first  Huki S1X(orange in pic below) with a fix leg length.  That was my second surf ski after a 3 month stint with my first surf ski, a Mako XT. !st Huki(orange), Huki S1R,My 1st Mohican on [...]

Huki S1X Special Surfski Review by Wesley Echols2026-05-18T15:15:03-04:00

Building my Wooden Surf Ski by Ken Katz

I have been building my own boats since I was a kid, everything from plywood hydroplanes to steel sailboats and many wood strip kayaks.  You might say it has been a lifelong obsession.  Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than seeing the beauty of a watercraft that was made with my [...]

Building my Wooden Surf Ski by Ken Katz2025-12-28T22:31:19-05:00

It Pays to get a Surf Ski Lesson

I typically do three or four individual lessons a year and some informal lessons when selling a ski. Today I had the pleasure of spending three hours in my garage, on the beach and on the water with Steve Banks, a BCU Star 4/5 and ACA Level 4 sea kayaker. [...]

It Pays to get a Surf Ski Lesson2025-12-28T22:31:25-05:00

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