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Every year hundreds of prone paddlers train for a 30 mile expedition between Catalina Island and the California coast, specifically Newport Beach
Training for months & raising money is essential to be able to even have a chance at participating in a trek so sacred
Together they prone paddler for hours on end, encouraging one another, and taking in the sights and sounds to finally arrive on the sandy beach of Newport.
All of this is done in remembrance of one lifeguard who sacrificed his life unknowingly to save someone in peril
Ben Did Go
The Ben Carlson Foundation hosts a group paddle event every year from Catalina to Newport Beach. This year, over 100 people participated in this 30 mile/ 8 hour paddle event, the most of any year
Collectively, they were able to raise 250,000 dollars to help water safety initiatives and lifeguard projects all over the country and world
All of this is done to remember Ben Carlson. You can learn more about his story here
Tony and his friends decided to raise money and participate in this event both for the accomplishment of crossing the channel as well as raising awareness for the Ben Carlson Foundation
This documentary truly is a passion project, completely self funded up to now. If you'd like to donate, you can do so here
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