Our ocean warriors did it: 
Miami Watermen Complete First Ever Crossing of Gulf Stream on Stand-up Paddleboards Bimini-Miami Blue Water Challenge Raising Awareness for Surfrider’s Rise Above Plastics
MIAMI BEACH, Fla–June 13, 2012–Starting with a first paddle at the docks of the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina to a final stroke landing just north of Haulover Beach in Miami, Miami Watermen Bill Whiddon and Thaddeus Foote made history Saturday, June 9th, becoming the first to cross the Gulf Steam on stand-up paddleboards. Read full release here
Here’s media coverage from WLRN’s Pat Sagastume
and more media coverage:
http://freeport.nassauguardian.net/sports/303086276947190.php
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jun/12/stuart-mans-pedal-for-hope-raises-awareness/
Now what? The BMBWC team got right to work on producing a documentary which will premier at Surfrider Miami’s August 9th event at the Garden in conjunction with RAP and the launch of the MyBeach campaign. More details to come.
Dear folks, we were very happy to discover your adventure on line.Our Pedal/Paddle/Row(The Bimini Challenge) kicks off on Aug 5th from Miami.Anyone interested in joining us,if they are experienced enough for the journey,is more than welcome.We will be beginning at Alice Town Bimini at midnight on Aug 7th.I did the trip alone last summer,see:Pedal to Bimini(Facebook) but this year I am inviting all SUP’ers,ocean rowers,ocean kayakers,etc.Anyone who propels his/her own craft is welcome to join us,So PLEASE spread the word in the Miami area.I’m located up in Stuart,Fl.As the group grows in size(hopefully) we will need more chase boats.We are ideally looking for sail boats to accompany us but in the end we’ll take whatever is offered.Thanks for your time and good luck on your journey.Vios con Dios amigos.I can be reached at Billboes@me.com or Billboes8@gmail.com.The phone is (703) 887-9542.
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