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)

Erg 2k Time Trial=Pain

Hugh Pritchard sent me this link to the below blog by Anna, a female Cambridge astrophysicist and aspiring GB rowing team member.  For anybody who has done a 2k time trial on the erg, they can relate only to well. Scroll down on Anna's post to see the full [...]

Erg 2k Time Trial=Pain2026-05-14T11:00:33-04:00

Beavertail Personal Record-Moondance

What started out as an easy training paddle with my goal to keep my HR around 130 ended up being quite different.  The Beavertail conditions were simply perfect for winter paddling, no wind, visibility 10 miles, and temps in the upper 30's. With a known penchant for buying skis, especially [...]

Beavertail Personal Record-Moondance2026-05-14T11:04:07-04:00

World Traveler Westley Fields at La Jolla Invitational, California

As a traveler it is always a treat to have opportunities to paddle with like minded folks in brilliant venues.  Last month I had a bucket of  treats world wide.  It confirmed to me just how great our sport and the people in it are. It all started with some [...]

World Traveler Westley Fields at La Jolla Invitational, California2026-05-14T11:03:05-04:00
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