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Narrow River Race 2021 with Bob’s Video
We had an excellent turnout for yesterday's race comprised of surf skis, kayak(Jim), tandem canoe( Gus and Jerry), and OC1 (Carol) on a beautiful day. In this mix of paddlers was a convert from sea kayak to surfski (Jeff), a top-notch triathlete( Loukia), and new racer Josko, first time Narrow River [...]
My 1st Blackburn Challenge in a Surf Ski by Melissa Meyer
Another Blackburn is in the books. It’s such a fun race and supportive community, I’m always excited to sign up. Then, come the 2/3 or 3/4 mark, I’m even more excited to be done with it. I came in “first place,” which honestly is not much of a feat considering I [...]
2008 Essex River Race – by Wesley Echols
What a turnout today for the Essex River Race!!! The most entrants ever according to Bill K., race director, and company. They did a fantastic job, organizing the race again this year. So thanks to Bill and everyone who helped put on the race. Also thanks to Andrew Binks who unfortunately [...]
Narrow River Race: New Order
The Narrow River Race typically serves as a gentle introduction to the New England racing season - a controlled opportunity for us to get our feet wet. Indeed, the winding tidal estuary is so shallow that it'd be impossible to get any other part of your body wet without lying down [...]
Sakonnet Race: A Turn for the Worse
I've had enough. I'm tired of constantly explaining that the Sakonnet River Race takes place in the ocean. One year I had T-shirts printed up that said "The Sakonnet River Isn't", but this might have been too subtle - people kept spinning me around by my shoulders to read the rest [...]
Sakonnet River Race 2020
I have been paddling on the Sakonnet River launching from McCorrie Point since I first started paddling my P&H plastic Capella over 20 years ago. The Sakonnet with its small bay conditions is a perfect training grounds for all things paddling. Its complexity of waves increases slowly over six miles until [...]
Surfski Reviews
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Fenn Glide Elite Surf Ski Review by Wesley Echols
I received the Fenn Glide at the same time I got my Huki S1X Special since both were on the same KAS trailer back in April 2014. So why am I just getting around now to reviewing the Glide? Other skis to review, the race season, and an initial improper [...]
Think 6 in 6 Seconds
https://youtu.be/66VS_hmoi5Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMtzltHRJqk Chris and I taking pics and messing around with our cameras.
Think Evo II Surfski Review by Wesley Echols
Over the years with so many different boats paddled, the Evo and now the Evo 2 are on my favorite ski list so lets get that out of the way first. They have not gotten as much press or photo time as my other skis since I rarely race intermediate [...]
Fenn Spark Elite Review by Bill Lecomte
A Review of the Fenn Spark, As Compared to the Stellar SES Sept 2014 by Bill LeComte I have had the Fenn Spark/Carbon-Hybrid for about 3 weeks now. I'll start right off by saying I am very impressed with the boat. Note: I have no connection to any surfski manufacturer/seller. [...]
Stellar SEI 2G (Excel) Surfski Review
Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis was established in 2009 and launched its first surfski models in 2010 of which I was a part of. The USA distribution is located in Northfield, Massachusetts, has grown dramatically since then, becoming one of the premier brands of kayaks and surfskis in [...]