🌊 Be Part of Something Unforgettable
Cuba To USA is not just a paddleboard expedition; it’s a movement that embodies the spirit of adventure and resilience. We aim to inspire others to push their limits and embrace the challenges that come with pursuing a greater purpose.
Whether you’re cheering us on or standing alongside us, you can power this journey:
- 🌟 Follow the adventure and witness every wave, challenge, and breakthrough
- đź“Ł Share the story to inspire bold moves in others
- 🤝 Join us as a sponsor and align your brand with something brave, real, and unforgettable
- 💡 Contribute to our campaign — every dollar moves the board forward
Together, we’re not just crossing oceans — we’re creating impact that lasts.
🌊 110 mi / 177 km
Paddle Distance
That’s the open-water crossing between Florida and Cuba—an endurance challenge tackled by only the boldest paddlers.
🌍 27 hr 48 min
Solo World Record
Victoria Burgess holds the fastest solo paddleboard crossing of the Florida Straits—man or woman. She paddled approximately 115 miles from Havana to Key West in 27 hours and 48 minutes, powered by grit, hydration, and one epic playlist.
🚣‍♀️ 19 hr 19 min
World Record Time
The fastest paddleboard crossing from Havana to Key West was completed in 19 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds by a relay team of Derek Levy, Michael Lee, Jeff Horn, and Michael O’Shaughnessey on June 23, 2000. This 180 km (110 mi) feat still stands as a Guinness World Record.