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)

6:15pm, June 1st, Update Sakonnet River Race, Plan B, 11am Skipper Meeting, McCorrie Point Beach

6:15 pm, Friday, June 1st update.   Due to small craft advisory for tomorrow, we will do the same course we did 2 years ago in similar conditions. We will Start at McCorrie Beach, head South 2.8 miles to 1st blue/white mooring buoy off large dock, turn counterclockwise and head [...]

6:15pm, June 1st, Update Sakonnet River Race, Plan B, 11am Skipper Meeting, McCorrie Point Beach2025-12-28T09:41:47-05:00

New Englander Mike Tracy: Fast,Consistent Rough Water Paddler

As Mike and I were finishing up our Memorial Weekend paddle, I thought it would be neat to capture some of my best pics of Mike and my most memorable races and training paddles with Mike. Beside Tim, I have put in more ocean time with Mike than any other [...]

New Englander Mike Tracy: Fast,Consistent Rough Water Paddler2026-05-14T11:03:04-04:00

Grant Korgan/Dylan Thomas Molokai 2012, A Journey Like No Other

Below is is Grant Korgan's Blog about his amazing completion of the Molokai with Dylan Thomas. While this was an enormous feat, Grant's recovery is truly remarkable.  Read all the post of Grant and Shawna's Blog scrolling down on their blog.  Click on the link below to get there.   http://korgmovement.com/blog/ [...]

Grant Korgan/Dylan Thomas Molokai 2012, A Journey Like No Other2026-05-14T11:03:04-04:00

Richard Germain Completes His 4th Molokai!!

Richard contacted me several months ago when he was having problems trying to secure a ski for this 4th Molokai. I knew at that time Stellar was supplying skis to a number of other paddlers doing the race including Tim Altman(10th) and Matt O'garey(16th), so I put Dave Thomas of [...]

Richard Germain Completes His 4th Molokai!!2025-12-28T22:46:40-05:00

Essex Record Turnout-Course Record Shattered!

Sunny day in Essex, Massachusetts with a record turnout for the race. The race committee(Donna,Rich,Bill,Chris,Dave, and many more did a wonderful job of putting on this event again so thanks to them from all us who did not thank them in person.  The High Performance division which includes K1's, [...]

Essex Record Turnout-Course Record Shattered!2025-12-28T09:41:47-05:00
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