SurfskiRacing.com (USA)

Wesley Echols runs the surfskiracing.org website and is the Stellar agent for the the US East Coast.

Courses

 Strokes Used in Surf ski paddling

On Water( 3 hours beach/water)

1. Paddle Selection.
2. Getting in and out of your ski.
3. Rafting up
4. Assisted Rescues
5. Forward Stroke
6. Forward Sweep Stroke
7. Reverse Sweep
8. Park Stroke
9. Brace
10. Tap Brace

Introduction to Surf skis 

On Beach/classroom: 1:30 hour

1. How to choose a surf ski? A BIG topic I can help you with!
2. Parts of a Surf ski: Why they are important and how they affect your paddling.
3. Outfitting your ski(Very important for fit and performance)
4. How to choose a Paddle? Are wings all the same?

Safety in Surf Skis

(1 hour on Beach/Classroom)

1. Skill Level
2. Access Conditions
3. Risk Tolerance
4. Group Paddling
5. Winter paddling
6. Safety Gear
7. Paddling Clothing

Race Training

(1 Hour Classroom/Beach)

1. Goals (specific, timely, realistic)
2. Intervals
3. Long Paddles
4. Tempo Paddles
5. Group Training
6. Rough Water Training
7. Flat water Training
8. Heart Rate Training

Pre Race Preparation

1. Boat Selection
2. Rudder Selection
3. Paddle Selection
4. Race Strategy
5. Drafting
6. Fueling

Off Season Training

(1 Hour Classroom)

1. Rowing Erg
2. Cross Training
3. Winter Paddling