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)

Ted Van Dusen’s Mohican, My Thoughts

Ted and Graeme. Credit Donna Lind Ted Van Dusen, famous Olympic Kayak and Rowing Shell designer living in Concord, Massachusetts, wanted a flat water boat that was comfortable, safe, stable and fast to suit his paddling needs.  Ted came up with the Mohican in 2006 that fit the [...]

Ted Van Dusen’s Mohican, My Thoughts2025-12-28T23:57:30-05:00

Nelo Vintage Review by Wesley Echols

Nelo 2011/2012 Vintage Review Introduction For a few years I have been intrigued with the Nelo surf skis, the Vintage and the Ocean Ski models, because of their brilliant colors, sleek profile and known quality of their world famous K1’s. Chris Chappell, web master, was also very curious about the [...]

Nelo Vintage Review by Wesley Echols2025-12-28T23:50:52-05:00

Chattajack,31-mile Paddleboard by Karen Mirlenbrink

While I used to paddles surfskis with my husband Rob, I switched to paddleboards after some back issues. A few months ago I competed in the Chattajack 31, a 31-mile race on my Stand Up Paddleboard on the Tennessee River through the Tennessee River Gorge on October 13th. I really [...]

Chattajack,31-mile Paddleboard by Karen Mirlenbrink2025-12-28T22:45:47-05:00

Potato Race on a Brilliant New England Fall Day

Adam and Wendy Gelinas put on a great race with help from a brilliant New England Day and a great turnout of racers. The eight mile Potato race is the last race of the season held on the Connecticutt River in Hadley, Massachusetts. The sun was out and the temperature [...]

Potato Race on a Brilliant New England Fall Day2025-12-28T09:42:12-05:00

New Surfski Reviews Coming: 2012 Nelo Vintage(30lbs), 2010 Nelo Vintage(23lbs) and Van Dusen Mohican

Team SurfskiRacing.com Chris(web master) and myself will be reviewing the 2012 Nelo Vintage in the WWR construction(30lbs), a Nelo Vintage in the E construction at 23lbs,  and the pure flat water surf ski, the Ted Van Dusen Mohican. It will probably be a month before we get everything posted but [...]

New Surfski Reviews Coming: 2012 Nelo Vintage(30lbs), 2010 Nelo Vintage(23lbs) and Van Dusen Mohican2025-12-28T23:57:22-05:00
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