Eric Costanzo Joins the Stellar Team

My passion for surf ski racing stems from two decades of competing in national and regional lifesaving tournaments. I have been fortunate to participate in ocean racing all throughout the United States and in Australia. I have been able to balance family, and a hectic career as a physician in pulmonary and critical care medicine with my love for the ocean and racing various crafts. After succeeding in a wide variety of open water events, I have enjoyed focusing my efforts on surf skiing.  I believe my lifesaving background and diverse racing venues including 1000 meter surf sprints, and long distance paddles have helped carve a path for some fun open water adventures and success. Negotiating the surf while competing in the lifesaving sprint races has translated into an ability to surf well when the wind is up!

Eric Costanzo at Nahant

In addition to my personal achievements, I have devoted a large portion of my surf ski racing to raising funds and awareness for a charity founded by my late brother-in-law, Todd McGovern. Working hand-in-hand with Seas iT, a New Jersey non-profit organization promoting cancer recovery through recreation, I have been able to raise thousands of dollars for the charity that remains very close to my heart.

Eric Costanzo and Amanda McGovern of Seas IT.

Eric’s accomplishments over the past few years: 

1997-2001, numerous top 10 finishes Unites States National Lifesaving (USLA) National Championships in events ranging from Ironman, surf ski, paddle board and rescue events

2011-2014 Gold/Silver medalist 1000 meter surf ski masters/open division Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championships

2014 Silver Medalist, 1000 meter surf ski mens open division United States Lifesaving Association National Championships

2013-2014 Top Ten finisher Lighthouse to Lighthouse, East Coast Surf Ski championships paddling Stellar SEL Ultra

2013 Third place finish New England Downwind Championships paddling SEL Ultra

2014 Winner Battle Paddle surf ski division