Conch Republic Paddlers

We are truly blessed to have such a phenomenal paddle community! The Key West Paddle Classic has been the catalyst for our program's growth. We are eternally grateful for Lazy Dog and Sue Cooper's unwavering support, not just financially but also through their inclusion and mentorship of our athletes. They have been with us every step of the way, from race league trainings to competitions, providing guidance, practice locations, and water safety. Today marks the end of an era, but we know that Lazy Dog will continue to be our rock, leading us onward to new adventures!

Special Olympics Florida - West Coast Region Athlete Leaders on the job Key West Paddle Classic to support this amazing event that donates all raffle proceeds to our team! Along with all tips at the beverage booth!

Key West Paddle Classic - Last year of this event. Raffles and tips from beverage bar will benifit our team. Thank you Sue Cooper and Lazy Dog for all the support over the past 10 years! Crazy conditions..... these paddlers are tough!

Full results from Special Olympics Florida West Regional SUP Games. We were granted a qouta of 8 for State Games. All paddlers are going to compete at State Aug 15-18 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

1st- Stash, 800
3rd -Vincent 800
1st -Christian 3200
1st -Kai 1600
1st- Serina 400
2nd -Jennifer 1600
2nd- Michael- 4800
3rd -Amanda - 400

Great job paddlers!

Our first Special Olympics Florida West Region Games are in the book!
What a fantastic day for all of our athletes! Full results soon.

Great first day of racing for our team at Special Olympics West Regional SUP Games!

Jennifer -2 place, 1600
Kai - 3 place, 1600
Michael- 2 place, 4800
Vincent - 3 place, 800
Stash -1 place, 800
Christian- 2 place, 3200
Amanda -2 place, 400
Serina - 1st place, 400

Relay Team- 1st place
Micael Neri
Jennifer Averette
Christian Harnish

So proud of all of our athletes!!!

Tomorrow we will all race again for our qualifying place at State Games in August.

The team is on the way to Special Olympics Florida West Coast Regional Games! Lunch and hydration stop. Final destination is Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

Our team was honored to represent Special Olympics Florida - West Coast Region in the acceptance of First Horizon Grants for Good Award of $10,000 to benefit all of the athlete's in Monroe County. First Horizon Foundation's Grants for Good campaign, in celebration of the bank's 160th anniversary, awarded $1.6 million to 160 nonprofits, making significant impacts in their communities.. Anisa Butash, First Horizon Bank employee in Key West and a Special Olympics Florida coach for SUP and Co****le, in Monroe, presented our athletes with the check and congratulated them on being selected out of a pool of over 3000 applicants nationwide.

What happens when high winds are predicted for Tuesday 6.18? We do a boot camp at HOB School at 5:30 pm. Come ready to work out!