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1. Who Is Who in Florida's Paddling Community
Dan and Bethany Cox began paddling from Maine to Key West in 2008. Once in Florida, they enjoyed the circumnavigational trail along the East Coast and the hospitality of several FPTA members. They reached Key West on December 11, 2009. Check out their blog: www.dbkayak.com.
Jake Stachovak began a 5000 mile "Portage to Portage Paddling Project" around the eastern United States. He began his journey in early December 2009 on the Wisconsin River in Portage, WI, and paddled down the icy Mississippi to the Gulf. He paddled the circumnavigational trail in 2010 and began his slow return up the east coast and through the Great Lakes back to Wisconsin. Check out his blog: http://www.portagetoportage.com/.
2. Paddlers Who Have Completed the Entire Circumnavigational Trail
The paddling season of 2008 and early 2009 marked the first attempts by people to paddle the entire circumnavigational trail. Through their feedback and suggestions, these explorers helped us to improve the trail.
Matt Keene of Clermont, Fl, began Sept 15, 2008 at Ft. Clinch and ended Jan 5, 2009 at Big Lagoon State Park, Pensacola, Fl. He was the first paddler to complete the entire trail since it was established. He was accompanied part of the way by two other companions, Jodi Eller and Matt Gallagher. Several FPTA volunteers helped along the way. He and Jodi recently finished backpacking the entire Florida Trail. His website is: http://sunshineexpedition.com/).
Mike Ruso and Dan Dick started on November 12, 2008, at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola and finished on March 26 2009. They are the first west to east paddlers to finish the trail. They had a SPOT Messenger device that allowed people to track their movements on their website. Their website is: (http://www.mikeruso.blogspot.com/).
Charles Ingle of Tallahassee became the fourth person to complete the entire 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. When he reached Ft. Clinch State Park on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010, he had paddled a total of 63 days, averaging 24 miles per day.
3. Paddlers Who are Currently Paddling the Entire Circumnavigational Trail
In November of 2009, Ian Brown of Orlando began his journey on the entire trail, beginning at Big Lagoon. He has been paddling off and on and should finish by late summer 2010. If interested in joining Ian, call 407-902-1044.
4. Florida Paddling Club News Feed
Take a look at what's new at a select group of Florida kayak and canoe clubs. View the Florida Club Feed.
4. Paddling Projects Underway in Florida
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