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)

Sakonnet River Race: Great Turnout, Glorious Conditions, Great Fun!

Thanks to everyone for coming and to my wife Betsy with registration, pics, and timing. Thanks to Chris and Razz for taking pics. We had 24 paddlers today coming from all over the Northeast,  making it an excellent turnout for the 5th Sakonnet River Race.  Conditions were as good as [...]

Sakonnet River Race: Great Turnout, Glorious Conditions, Great Fun!2025-12-28T20:17:32-05:00

June 1st, Saturday, 10am, Sakonnet River Race, Home of SurfskiRacing.com!

On June 1st, get out of  bed, grab a  cup of  joe,  load your ski or kayak, grab your paddle, pfd, leash and 70 ounces of hydration and join  us on the Sakonnet  River for 12 miles of race pace paddling. It could be a gale like last year or [...]

June 1st, Saturday, 10am, Sakonnet River Race, Home of SurfskiRacing.com!2025-12-28T21:02:55-05:00

Stormy Sakonnet No Match for Racers!-Repost from 2012

With much planning of routes Plan A(new downwind course), Plan B(old course), Plan C(Weavers Cove's, in lee on opposite side of Aquidneck Island), the ever adventurous New England Surfskiers put on a show with pure determination and boating skills. Small Craft Warning, sheeting rain, 21mph steady from Southeast, 30+ gust, [...]

Stormy Sakonnet No Match for Racers!-Repost from 20122025-12-28T20:17:32-05:00

Essex River Race, Getting Paddlers on the Water!

The Essex River Race draws an excellent crowd of New England paddlers from rowers, sea kayakers, surf skiers, Sup and and more, due to its short distance, protected flat waters and expert organization. It also is a great place to catch up with some paddling friends. I met fellow paddler, [...]

Essex River Race, Getting Paddlers on the Water!2025-12-28T21:02:55-05:00
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