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Head out to the flats or make a quiet approach into the shallows in BOTE’s newRover Watercraft, a combination motorized skiff and paddleboard.
With the revolutionary modular Rac system, a 6-hp outboard can be mounted on the 14-foot Rover with no bolts or tools. The deep-V nose handles a variety of water conditions and it can handle up to 500 pounds.
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The breakthrough design of the L2Fish allows paddlers to enjoy the most demanding stand-up paddle activities from fishing to hunting, windsurfing, yoga, and even camping.
These stand up paddle boards that are nearly impossible to roll or pearl, versatile enough to be used for training, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking or just a casual paddle. Light and comfortable enough for paddlers of all sizes to enjoy, as Tasha does below.
The breakthrough design of the L2Fish allows paddlers to enjoy the most demanding stand-up paddle activities from fishing to hunting, windsurfing, yoga, and even camping. Utilizing a catamaran style hull and hollow core construction, the L2Fish maximizes buoyancy and greatly reduces the weight to volume ratio. The large tunnel in the hull minimizes the surface area of the water, allowing the L2Fish to slice through the water with speed to rival many racing boards on the market today.
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This was the scene in the summer of 2013 when Travis Suit and three friends began their stand-up paddleboard journey from The Bahamas to Florida to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Battling rough seas, a moonless night and exhaustion, the quartet completed the arduous 50 mile journey in less than 16 hours.
Suit’s daughter, Piper, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) when she was just four years old. CF is a genetic disorder that causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs.
Crossing For A Cure is the flagship event for Piper’s Angels, whose mission is to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research, provide support for families living with the disease, and to share what they have experienced about the scientifically proven link between CF and the healing powers of the ocean.
According to researchers, the inhalation of a salt-water mist has a therapeutic effect on the lung problems associated with the disease. Salt water helps to clear the mucus that traps bacteria, viruses and other foreign particles.
“When we heard about the effects that salt water has on the lungs, we knew we had to get her in the ocean immediately,” said Suit. “It doesn’t cure the disease, but she doesn’t suffer nearly as much, and we’re hoping that instilling a lifelong love for the ocean will keep her alive as long as possible”.
And now, this dedicated father is kicking off the official 2017 Crossing for a Cure.
Fittingly, the event will take place Father’s Day weekend (June 17th). Paddlers will start in Bimini and finish in Dania Beach. Once again, all proceeds will benefit families impacted by the disease and research toward a cure for CF.
This year there are more than 30 paddlers signed up—each with a fundraising goal of $1,000. Teams are also an option if there are groups that would like to split the mileage. Groups can swap out participants to complete the event together.
Fun and safety are the two important pillars of this event. Support vessels will be on hand during the event to guide paddlers and provide participants with food, water or a respite if needed. The Coast Guard will also be on call in case of an emergency.
For more information or to find out how to donate to this incredible cause, visit crossingforacure.com.
