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  • On Downwinding: You’re Not Surfing

    Most paddlers learn to think about downwind paddling in terms of waves.  You catch a wave, you ride the wave, and you look for the next wave.  Wash, rinse, repeat.  That model works well enough [...]

  • On Training: Stress and Adaptation

    Nothing in training happens without stress.  In the absence of a stressor, our system remains exactly as it is.  But stress alone is not improvement, and in an ocean environment, misunderstanding that difference is one [...]

  • On Racing: Starting Right

    Most races are decided long before the first buoy or the first run.  They begin in the final minutes before the start, when paddlers are already spending physical, mental, and emotional energy, whether they realize [...]

  • Blackburn Challenge to host 2026 National Championships

    The American Canoe Association has selected the Cape Ann Rowing Club's Blackburn Challenge as the host venue for the 2026 USA Canoe Ocean Racing National Championships, placing one of America’s most iconic open-water races at [...]

  • USA Surfski Paddlers @ 2025 ICF COR World Championships

    The 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing (COR) World Championships were held in Durban, South Africa this past October.  Worlds is the pinnacle international competition for surfski paddlers all over the world, in addition to World Cups [...]

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2025 Run Of The Charles

The Run of the Charles was today in Boston, the Charles River Watershed Association maintains the river for all of us to enjoy. Paddle Boston, Charles River Canoe and Kayak, Mark Jacobson, Bryce all the volunteers make it all happen. Meg Farrer , Race Director has done a great job bringing [...]

2025 Spring Edition Narrow River Race

The Narrow River Race begins the Northeast Race Season in early April leading to the Run of the Charles Race in late April, April 27, 2025 to be exact. Yesterday's race was attended by a small group of us that were motivated to make the drive, endure the cold windy miserable [...]

My Journey of Surfski Paddling and SurfskiRacing.com

Surfskis in New England in late 1990's-early 2000 As many of you know, I have been reviewing surfskis for over a decade and paddling skis since 2003, and sea kayaks since 1994. I was an ACA certified (coastal waters) and BCU certified (Level 3 with Level 4 training). The training certifications [...]

Good To Race-Holyoke Rows Fall Festival 6 Miler

Healthy Distractions Since retiring from pharmaceutical sales three years ago, I have been busy, just not paddling as much. I have been running/racing 5k, 5 milers, and 10k's often winning my age group or at least on the podium. The 60 to 65 age group is still competitive as is the [...]

40th ROTC is Back!

The 40th running of the Run of the Charles River Watershed Association Race was held today under perfect skies on the mighty Charles River. This race was revived after COVID-19 thanks to Meg Rivett (Race Coordinator), Charles River Canoe and Kayak, Paddle Boston (Mark Jacobson, Bryce Morris), and the many great [...]

Get Registered for the 2024 ROTC

2024 ROTC REGISTRATION Link   2019 ROTC RACE SUMMARY-REPOSTED.  I was looking forward to the Run of the Charles, 6 mile, 2019 edition even with its changes. The start time for this year was 10 am vice 1pm for the 6 mile race and the course changed from two buoy turns [...]

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2020 Surfski Reviews: Part One-Stellar Skis

Introduction On February 2, I kicked off my "on season" training plan for the upcoming year that I look forward to every year. That was delayed three weeks later due to the flu, not the coronavirus. I did get my flu shot but with only 45% efficacy due to a [...]

Epic V10 Ultra Review by Wesley Echols, SurfskiRacing.com, “The Wow Moment”

In marketing terms, I would be referred to as an "early adopter".  This is someone who looks forward to trying the newest products as they become available to the market. However, in regards to the newest V10, I was late to the game. Like most surf skiers trying to find [...]

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