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)

Think Dealers on East Coast,Elite Ocean Sports(South Carolina) and North Coast Kayaks(Maine)

A month ago I bought a Uno Max Elite from Chris Laughlin at North Coast Kayaks. I have been paddling this ski for over a month now. I have been wanting an Uno Max since it came out. I paddled the first generation Uno for over a year and traded [...]

Think Dealers on East Coast,Elite Ocean Sports(South Carolina) and North Coast Kayaks(Maine)2026-05-14T10:46:51-04:00

My take of the G Power Galaxy Wing Paddle, Size Small by Wesley Echols

Since I did my last review of wing paddles in 2010 (click here to read),  I have been paddling with the same brand/model of paddle for years, Jantex Gamma Mid. In fact that same hybrid shaft Jantex that I got from Lloyd Reeves is to this day,my everyday training paddle. It [...]

My take of the G Power Galaxy Wing Paddle, Size Small by Wesley Echols2025-12-28T23:49:59-05:00

Nahant Bay Race: Coming Soon To a Theater Near You. by Greg Lesher

 Before you say anything, let me assure you that I'm at least as tired of this endless string of race summaries as you are.  We're in this together, so let's just power through.  We may someday look back at all this and laugh, but today is not that day.  Grit [...]

Nahant Bay Race: Coming Soon To a Theater Near You. by Greg Lesher2025-12-28T21:03:12-05:00

Rookie Strikes Nahant, by Tim Hudyncia

It’s likely few want to read some long, winding rookie’s tale when they could be spending their time on a high-flying, partially fabricated adventure with Greg “Full Tilt” Lesher, so I’ll try to keep it brief.  I lined up, Kam-jammed, swam and swam again (and again), I paddled on with [...]

Rookie Strikes Nahant, by Tim Hudyncia2025-12-28T21:03:12-05:00
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