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Mark Ceconi Ridgefield, CT Mark Ceconi
Surfski(s) currently paddle:

 Huki S1R, Epic V10L (briefly)
Paddles you use:

 Bracsa VIII wing, Epic mid wing, DB Designs wing
How long have you been paddling?

Approximately 7 years, racing for the last 5
Primary Paddling Location:

 Long Island Sound
Favorite Surfski Race, Why?

Blackburn Challenge for the scenic course, challenging conditions, and skill level of the field
Main Training Partner if any:

Jim Hoffman, Steve DelGaudio, Tom Kerr
Racing Accomplishments

2008, 1st place, Holyoke Cup, 14K
2008, 5th place Milford, CT Surf Ski/Outrigger Race
2008, 7th place Jamestown Double Beaver
2008, 7th place Sakonnet River Race
2006, 1st place Run of the Charles, Fast Touring Division
2007, 1st place Run of the Charles, Fast Touring Division
2008, 1st place Run of the Charles, Fast Touring Division
What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling:

Enjoy the minimalism and simplicity of surfski design, the open cockpit and the rush of surfing swells and wind waves. Greatly enjoy paddling with Team ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ locally and my NE buds from NY, NJ, MA and RI…superb friends, the open water, long distances…it’s all good.