FLORIDA BAY OUTFITTERS

Teresa, Frank, Monica at Florida Bay Outfitters, Cuba to USA for Education Headquarters

Thank you to Florida Bay Outfitters (FBO) for being my Expedition Headquarters. Cuba to USA  for Education would not be possible without the generous support of FBO. They have received all my gear for the expedition, given me a place to stay through all the red tape and organization of the journey, as well as assisting with the scheduling of speaking engagements. Frank and Monica have been of tremendous help.

Florida Bay Outfitters sells everything Kayak, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding gear and supplies. They rent equipment for all your paddling needs and provide tours, training, and SUP Yoga classes. FBO is right on the Black Water Sound so you can launch right from the well equipped store or they also deliver kayaks for use throughout the Florida Keys. Frank, Monica, and the staff are courteous, friendly, professional, and knowledgable. Frank has been in the kayaking business for well over 25 years and there is not much he does not know about kayaking and the area. Monica worked for the Florida State Park Service so she knows all about the wildlife and great places to paddle for the day or camp overnight.

For all your Florida Keys paddling needs, look no further than Florida Bay Outfitters!

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Frank and Monica of FBO represent the finest aspects of the Florida Keys paddle sports industry. Their friendly, knowledgeable manner of business has done much to encourage the love our our sport. I’ve had to good fortune to meet and paddle with Teresa Diehl, she a very special person and a truly graceful paddler. – Steve O’Brien founder “Castawaysagainstcancer.com” Kayak Team

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G’Day Steve, You are spot on in your comments about Frank and Monica. Thank you for your kind words. Paddle on Iron Manatee!!! Cheers, Mate! Teresa

PADDLED 28 MILES TODAY

It was a glorious morning on the Caloosahatchee River in Florida. Almost made it to the Gulf (as opposed to the Ocean. The Gulf is NOT the Ocean and I have been put in my place several times for making that mistake :)  ).

The last five miles were in torrential downpour with 30 knot winds causing

a following sea to make my kayak nice and squirrely (Would the Aussie equivalent be Kangarooy? I am sure that is not right. Don’t be shy Aussies, go ahead and chime in). I ducked behind an overpass foundation piling and made my way to the leeward side of the banks to let the storm pass.

Tomorrow I head to Chicago for a memorial service to my Great Aunt Goldia. She was the oldest of eight children and sister to my Grandfather, for whom the Circumnavigation of Oz is dedicated. Perhaps I will dedicate the Cuba to USA for Education to my lovely and wonderful Aunt Goldia. I am looking forward to seeing all my relatives who I have not seen for at least thirteen years!

Will keep training and keep posting from Chicago.

Cheers, Mates! Teresa