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Wesley Echols
 Portsmouth, RI
 Wesley Echols
Surfski(s) currently paddle:

Carbon Legend, Kevlar Legend,
Kevlar Uno, Ultra V10L, S1R
Paddles you use:

 Onno Small Mid, Epic Mid,
Jantex Gamma
How long have you been paddling?

 13 years, last 6 in surfskis
Primary Paddling Location:

 Sakonnet River, Narragansett Bay,
New England Coast
Favorite Surfski Race, Why?

Sakonnet River Race (I host it), Old Wickford Race, Double Beav on a moderate day
Main Training Partner if any:

Tim Dwyer, Chris Chappell
Racing Accomplishments

2009 9th Place - Blackburn Challenge - 2:52:00 in Legend
2009 3rd Place - NorthEast Surfski Series
2009 Winner - Snow Row
2009 Winner - Milford Race
2009 Winner - Run Of The Charles 6 Mile Race
Other Significant Athletic Accomplishments:

- 3 Marathons in one year including Boston Marathon.
- Once ran 20 miles on a treadmill (how boring is that?).
- Once ran a PR mile in 5:04.
- Participant World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston for last 4 years. (Anyone can register).
- BCU Star 3 and ACA Open Water Elapsed Certifications.

What you like about surfskis, surfski racing, paddling:

I like the training, competitiveness, and social aspects of surfskiing. For me surfskiing has a combination of skill sets that include cardio, strength, technique, strategy, and risk.