Hey y’all! This is new for me, a recap of a personal adventure. 

Although this trip was NOTHING compared to what some of our guests have done, it was a fun micro-adventure that got way more press and attention than I thought it would. 

My good friend, Jordon, and I set out on New Year's Eve to be the first people (we know of) to paddle across the largest lake in Florida, Lake Okeechobee. The route was a straight shot from North to South for 35 miles, taking just under 12 hours.

Also, if you don’t have months off work and life to do something fun, take it from me, 11.5 hours is plenty of time to get all the same fulfillment and soul-filling adventure! 

Thank you to Bluefin SUP for helping sponsor the trip! Check out their very high-quality paddlebaords at a great price at: https://bluefinsupboards.us/

Some of the press:

• Florida men paddleboard across alligator-infested lake to raise awareness for conservation efforts
• Frostproof Native Crosses Lake Okeechobee on Paddleboard
• Crossing Lake O: Duo With Polk County Ties Celebrate Paddle Across State’s Largest Lake