Crossing the Pond: South African Man Preparing to Paddle his SUP from Morocco to Florida

A story to follow . . . A man and his $100k Stand Up Paddle board are currently wrapping up preparations for a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Chris Bertish will launch his vessel in late 2016 on the shores of Morocco with intent to land in southern Florida. Spanning 120 days, the 4,500-mile Atlantic Ocean crossing by SUP is a feat that remains unconquered. After launching in December 2016, his progress can be followed on thesupcrossing.com. Read the full story here.