This weekend at the Clearwater Beach Classic in Florida I was the recipient of the John Kee Perpetual Steersman Award. The award goes to someone within the community that is helping to perpetuate the sport the most each year. Specifically OC6/Outrigger Canoe. It is a very high honor, like being on the Mt. Rushmore of Florida paddling. During the acceptance speech I mentioned some of my personal motivations in starting a paddling organization. I have had many reach out who were appreciative of opening up about those details, and figured this would be a good platform to share that story at a greater length.
Personal Motivations
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