Get Paddling, Get a Surf Ski, Get a Lesson, Get Fit!
Novice to Advanced Lessons in protected waters to ocean conditions depending on your skill level. Formerly ACA Coastal Water and BCU 3 Certified/BCU 4 Training. Paddling surfskis since 2003, Paddling kayaks since 1993, Racing since 1994. Located in Portsmouth, RI. Reviewed more surfskis than anyone on the world. I know my surfskis.
Contact : Wesleyechols2@gmail.com for a lesson.
SurfskiBasics DVD by Wesley Echols, No Longer Available, Sold Out! 1st DVD for surfskis published in 2010.
2015 Blackburn Challenge on Huge Day at Halibut Point
Jean demoing 550L before buying.
Testing out the Nelo 550.
Warming up for Sharkbite Race in Florida in Think Ion 3G.
Winter Day in my drysuit. I paddle all year around and spend 6 months of the year in a drysuit.
Racing in Jamestown, Rhode Island
Finish of Battle of Bay 2017 in Think Evo Ultimate 2 on big gnarly day on the Bay.
Taking Lessons from one of the Elite Paddlers, Sean Rice Clinic at Narragansett Beach
Taking Lessons from one of the Elite Paddlers, Jasper Mocke Clinic at Bay Voyage.
Lesson : Strokes Used in Surf ski paddling, Includes the following:
Individual: $150.00
On Water( 3 hours beach/water)
- Paddle Selection.
- Getting in and out of your ski.
- Rafting up
- Assisted Rescues
- Forward Stroke
- Forward Sweep Stroke
- Reverse Sweep
- Park Stroke
- Brace
- Tap Brace
Lesson: Introduction to Surf skis includes the following:
Individual: $75.00
On Beach/classroom: 1:30 hour
- How to choose a surf ski? A BIG topic I can help you with!
- Parts of a Surf ski: Why they are important and how they affect your paddling.
- Outfitting your ski(Very important for fit and performance)
- How to choose a Paddle? Are wings all the same?
Race is ON!! Racing is FUN!!
Learn How to Remount: Its Crucial!
Lesson: Safety in Surf Skis, Includes the following:
Individual: $50.00
(1 hour on Beach/Classroom)
- Skill Level
- Access Conditions
- Risk Tolerance
- Group Paddling
- Winter paddling
- Safety Gear
- Paddling Clothing
Lesson:Race Training, Includes the following:
Individual: $50.00
(1 Hour Classroom/Beach)
- Goals (specific, timely, realistic)
- Intervals
- Long Paddles
- Tempo Paddles
- Group Training
- Rough Water Training
- Flat water Training
- Heart Rate Training
Pre Race Preparation
- Boat Selection
- Rudder Selection
- Paddle Selection
- Race Strategy
- Drafting
- Fueling
What is Your Off Season Training Plan? Above I am competing at World Indoor Rowing Championships (Crash B’s).
2019 Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston. This was my 17 year to compete!
Lesson: Off Season Training
(1 Hour Classroom),Includes the following:
Individual: $50.00
1. Rowing Erg
3. Cross Training
4. Winter Paddling
Flatwater Racing to augment Surfski Training. Finishing the 19 mile Run of the Charles Race in Boston. 6 portages.
SurfskiRacing.com Race Series, 2011, My Best Season Ever.
Get Results with by taking a lesson!2011 Surfski Race Series