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)

Wave Chaser Race (Crissy Field) by Mike McNulty

The President's Day weekend is traditionally a Wavechaser double header,  http://wavechaser.com/ with a more protected course inside SF bay on Saturday and a more exposed course (especially the long course) on Sunday. The weather forecast for Saturday was terrible by West Coast standards: rainy and highs in the 40s. I [...]

Wave Chaser Race (Crissy Field) by Mike McNulty2025-12-28T09:40:17-05:00

Cold Weather Paddling: The Four Essentials – by Mark Ceconi

As spring rounds the bend here in the northeast, the last vestiges of snow are beginning to melt on my lawn, and the clocks have sprung forward, giving us an extra hour of daylight at day’s end. The local lakes are thawing, and the racing season, already kicked [...]

Cold Weather Paddling: The Four Essentials – by Mark Ceconi2025-12-28T09:40:17-05:00

2011 Crash B’s Race Repost- February 19, 2012 This Year’s Race!!

On Sunday, February 20 at 0940, myself, Tim, Joe, and Sean got comfortable on our assigned Ergs.  Roger and Bob went off in another heat just prior to ours.  Chris and Mark were there urging us on.   We all have been training for this day since about December with anywhere from 2-4 session per week.  This [...]

2011 Crash B’s Race Repost- February 19, 2012 This Year’s Race!!2026-05-14T11:00:59-04:00

Erging to Off Season Success-Paddlers Join the Rowers!

For the many years in the paddling off season starting around December, I cautiously  slink over to my Concept 2 Indoor Rowing Machine called the Erg.  Cautiously,  because like any sport, erging is sport specific. You maybe in good paddling shape, but the Erg in less than 5 [...]

Erging to Off Season Success-Paddlers Join the Rowers!2026-05-14T11:04:17-04:00

Stellar Double (SE2) 1st Impression

Maiden Voyage I am not sure who was more excited me or Tim(my training partner) over the arrival of the new Stellar double(SE2).   The SE2 is just one of the new models coming out for Stellar this year.   My previous experience in doubles was demoing two popular models [...]

Stellar Double (SE2) 1st Impression2025-12-28T23:52:16-05:00
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