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)

Australian Matt O’Garey “Stellar” Paddler

Matt O'Garey of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia which is about 340 mile North Sydney has been a Stellar sponsored paddler since 2011.  Chris Simpson of Simmocean, Stellar Coffs Coast Dealer, has been one of  Matt's sponsors.  Matt's impressive paddling bio is outlined below.  Matt most recently won the [...]

Australian Matt O’Garey “Stellar” Paddler2026-05-14T11:03:04-04:00

Performance PFD Review: Live. Love. Life (Jackets)

    Like most things paddling, I have acquired many PFD's over the years looking for the ultimate one.  I still have not found the perfect one for what we do, but I am getting pretty close.  As part of my research on PFD's I sought out Emily [...]

Performance PFD Review: Live. Love. Life (Jackets)2025-12-28T19:59:58-05:00

Reid Hyle, 2012 USA Stellar Sponsored Paddler

Stellar will have three sponsored paddlers for this years racing season.  Reid Hyle will be one of the USA paddlers.  Stellar is excited to have Reid on board. Reid is one of the most versatile paddlers in the USA and one of the fastest. Reid qualified for the International Canoe [...]

Reid Hyle, 2012 USA Stellar Sponsored Paddler2026-05-14T11:03:05-04:00

KAS Transport-Can Feel Like Christmas!

 I met Steve Skinner, owner of KAS Transport, and his traveling companion Cola, at a local parking lot recently, as he made his New England circuit. Before meeting me, Steve had been by the Stellar USA distribution Center in Northfield, Massachusetts just a few hours north of me.  Steve picked [...]

KAS Transport-Can Feel Like Christmas!2026-05-14T11:09:11-04:00
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