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)

Royal Akarana Paddlers, Okahu Bay, Auckland NZ

 Wesley and I share a similar affliction of multiple ski ownership and so we have shared a number of e-mails on the subject over the last couple of years. Given winters coming on in the States, he suggested I write an article about paddling in sunny Auckland NZ.  I [...]

Royal Akarana Paddlers, Okahu Bay, Auckland NZ2026-05-14T11:03:05-04:00

Elite Ocean Sports-Vajda

  Elite Ocean Sports is dedicated to the promotion of surfski paddling and ocean sports in the Eastern United States. Our goal is to provide the highest quality equipment to the discerning paddler. To this end, we have teamed up with Vajda to supply surfskis of superior construction and performance to [...]

Elite Ocean Sports-Vajda2026-05-14T11:08:49-04:00

Potato or Beaver?, 8 miles Flat or 10 miles Ocean? The Choice was Easy!

                              Drysuit for Winter Paddling                                House on the Rocks, Mile 8.5   Left of House on Rocks, Newport Bridge   [...]

Potato or Beaver?, 8 miles Flat or 10 miles Ocean? The Choice was Easy!2026-05-14T11:04:13-04:00

Northeast Video Links by Dave Grainger/MIke Tracy

Dave Surfin Grainger                               If you like wind, waves, and not getting overheated. video shot yesterday at Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven, CT. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=rxHVD86SVH4&vq=high    Roughwater Ready Mike Tracy       [...]

Northeast Video Links by Dave Grainger/MIke Tracy2026-05-14T11:00:33-04:00
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