Inspiring Chris Bertish SUP mega Trans-Atlantic challenge!
We had to bring this to your attention! What an amazing feat - paddling a marathon every day for 120 days over 4500 miles made us at Surf Boutique sit up and notice!
On December 6, 2016, Chris Bertish began the first ever, solo, SUP Trans-Atlantic Crossing and all for charity. Chris started his voyage in Agadir, Morocco with the intent to travel around the Canary Islands, across the Atlantic Ocean, towards the Leeward Island of Antigua in the Caribbean, and if the weather permits, completing the journey in Florida. Chris will battle the currents, weather, creatures of the deep, fatigue, exhaustion and the unknown.
Chris has challenged himself with this incredible crossing for 3 worthwhile charities: Signature of Hope Trust – hoping to build at least five schools in some of the poorest regions of (South) Africa through Signature of Hope. The Lunchbox Fund – Establishing an annuity that will provide a monthly dividend to feed and educate thousands of children in conjunction with The Lunchbox Fund. Operation Smile – Establishing an annuity that will provide a monthly dividend to pay for life-changing cleft lip and palate surgeries for children born with this facial defect.
Check out his incredible journey and sponsor info on www.thesupcrossing.com
If Chris's extreme challenge has inspired you to think about taking up Paddle Boarding (you don't have to break any world records of course but let us know if you do!) Then head to us for our extensive range of Jobe SUP and Paddle Board accessories on Hope Street, near Brewers Quay, Weymouth. Or check out Surf Boutiques online store.
Happy paddling!
Cheers
Wendy
Surf Boutique
