My journey up the North American Atlantic Seaboard began six days ago in Key West, Fl. Family and friends gathered at the southernmost point in the US to watch me load a little orange kayak with all the gear and food I would need to begin this amazing expedition. The first six days have been filled with crazy weather and challenging camping. On day two Key West recorded some of the highest amounts of rainfall ever. The winds from the North have been blowing constantly, making for some very slow going.

I am currently on Long Key, taking a small rest break and taking the opportunity to modify gear and my packing technique. I will begin uploading pictures, podcasts and challenges in the next couple of days. In the meantime, please drop me a note and let me know areas or marine life that are of interest to you. My path will take me along the eastern side of the Keys up past Islamardo and Key Largo and then through one of the most beautiful marine parks on the east coast, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef state park. I am already seeing amazing bird wildlife, and some marine life including sharks and rays.

I am extremely excited to have you joining me on this adventure and look forward to interacting with you about this amazing body of water and the marine life and human habitat that it supports.

The Odyssey has begun!