History of East Coast Surf Ski Championship Several years ago, on a winter's training paddle while passing under the Newport Bridge, I specifically remember coming up with the idea of having an East Coast Surfski Championship (ECSC). I knew that I did not have time to create another race so [...]
Wednesday Wavechaser Race Last year, in my first US Surfski Championships, I made the mistake of racing my guts out in the Wednesday Wavechaser race. I placed really well against international superstars (who were treating the even like a warm up), but then felt flat when the real race rolled [...]
If you have not already registered here is a quick reminder: This years event is on Saturday Sept 6th 2014 at Shady Beach, Norwalk, CT. Race day check-in opens at 7:00 am, racing starts at 9:00 am. Registration is open. There is no 'day of race' registration and online registration [...]
This year my main focus was the US Surfski Champs in San Francisco so I started my preparation last November. After endless paddling, running and weight training I was very determined to come to California and race. Not just race, I wanted to race well. Last year, I was a [...]
Each time I told land-based friends or family members that I was heading out to the US Surfski Championships, I allowed myself several seconds to enjoy the grudging admiration they expressed at finding that I was competing at the national level (while ignoring the raised eyebrows of obvious surprise). I [...]
