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)

2011 Essex River Race – Inspirational

Today's race has many story lines:Great surfski turnout, race tactics, seeing familiar racing buddies, demoing boats, flattest water ever.  However, what really sticks in my mind today was a story about duty, hardship, perseverance, and the human spirit. With an earlier start time and different parking venues, I chose to [...]

2011 Essex River Race – Inspirational2025-12-28T21:22:01-05:00

‘A River Ran Through It…’ ROTC 2011 – by Mark Ceconi

The Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race Saturday, April 30, 2011 Compromise can be a terrible thing. ‘I’m really not that far out of shape…’ ‘Four Guinnesses can’t be considered excessive; they’re half the calories of an IPA…’ ‘Stopping to search for seaglass on an 8 mile training [...]

‘A River Ran Through It…’ ROTC 2011 – by Mark Ceconi2025-12-28T09:40:34-05:00
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