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)

Fenn Spark Elite Review by Bill Lecomte

A Review of the Fenn Spark, As Compared to the Stellar SES Sept 2014 by Bill LeComte I have had the Fenn Spark/Carbon-Hybrid for about 3 weeks now. I'll start right off by saying I am very impressed with the boat. Note: I have no connection to any surfski manufacturer/seller. [...]

Fenn Spark Elite Review by Bill Lecomte2025-12-28T21:33:40-05:00

A Hot Success! 2014 East Coast Surfski Championship, the Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race

History of East Coast Surf Ski Championship Several years ago, on a winter's training paddle while passing under the Newport Bridge, I specifically remember coming up with the idea of having an East Coast Surfski Championship (ECSC). I knew that I did not have time to create another race so [...]

A Hot Success! 2014 East Coast Surfski Championship, the Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race2025-12-28T21:03:12-05:00

A Midwestern Perspective on the US Surfski Championships by Zach Handler

Wednesday Wavechaser Race Last year, in my first US Surfski Championships, I made the mistake of racing my guts out in the Wednesday Wavechaser race. I placed really well against international superstars (who were treating the even like a warm up), but then felt flat when the real race rolled [...]

A Midwestern Perspective on the US Surfski Championships by Zach Handler2025-12-28T21:48:29-05:00

Come Join Us at the Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race(East Coast Surfski Championship)

If you have not already registered here is a quick reminder: This years event is on Saturday Sept 6th 2014 at Shady Beach, Norwalk, CT. Race day check-in opens at 7:00 am, racing starts at 9:00 am. Registration is open. There is no 'day of race' registration and online registration [...]

Come Join Us at the Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race(East Coast Surfski Championship)2025-12-28T21:03:12-05:00
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