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

Surf Ski Review, Stellar SES, Fenn Spark, Epic V10L

Over the past year I have bought or paddled many skis: Epic V10 Ultra, Epic V14 Ultra, Fenn Glide Elite, Think Uno Max(2), Evo II(2), Think Ion, Think Big Eze, Huki S1X Special, and the Huki S1XL. Included in this long list is the Epic V10L Ultra and the Fenn [...]

Surf Ski Review, Stellar SES, Fenn Spark, Epic V10L2025-12-28T23:48:00-05:00
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