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)

What a trip, L2L… by Joseph DiChiacchio and Mark McKenzie

Part I: what a trip...  by Joseph DiChiacchio At the start of this year I made the decision to feed my competitive inner child and give Surfski racing a try. So in my signature style I would entrench myself in the experience not unlike a cultural anthropologist in order to get [...]

What a trip, L2L… by Joseph DiChiacchio and Mark McKenzie2025-12-28T21:03:12-05:00

Unusual Clockwise Suspects at Nayaug Race by Tim Hudyncia

I demand the best out of my competitors, and they do not disappoint, beating the snot and tar out of me month after month along the coasts of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts (I’ve been told there’s something above the Commonwealth, haven’t been there yet).  They come in packs, from [...]

Unusual Clockwise Suspects at Nayaug Race by Tim Hudyncia2025-12-28T22:32:17-05:00

Fenn Glide Elite Surf Ski Review by Wesley Echols

I received the Fenn Glide at the same time I got my Huki S1X Special since both were on the same KAS trailer back in April 2014. So why am  I just getting around now to reviewing the Glide? Other skis to review, the race season, and an initial improper [...]

Fenn Glide Elite Surf Ski Review by Wesley Echols2025-12-28T21:41:11-05:00

Winners of SurskiRacing.com Series: Borys, Andrius, Greg, Beata

This series is the best of 6 races of 10 for the Northeast paddlers. Since 2012 Borys Markin has dominated the surfski racing scene with little competition except in the bigger races like the Blackburn and the Lighthouse that brings in other top paddlers of Borys' caliber.  Many of us [...]

Winners of SurskiRacing.com Series: Borys, Andrius, Greg, Beata2025-12-28T22:32:38-05:00
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