Flatwater Excursion

Similar to our Flatwater Challenges, the Excursions require paddlers to stay focused as they face the mental hurdles that come with a long-distance paddle. The Excursions are a two-day endurance stand up paddle board events that take place in remote locations across the United States.

A two-day challenge. remote destination. All to raise critical funds.

Illustration of a lake with surrounding trees and mountains at sunset, with the text promoting the 2022 Flatwater Excursion at Lake Dunmore in Addison County, Vermont.
Colorful illustration of a canoe on Lake Powell with red canyon walls and a setting sun in the background, framed by a badge that reads 'Floating Water Exploration,' 'Lake Powell,' and the years 2020 and 2024.

Flatwater Excursions are a two-day endurance stand up paddle challenge in a remote location across the United States. The series kicked off at Lake Dunmore in 2022, raising over $127,000 and facilitating more than 1,200 sessions of therapy. Each destination is chosen against two criteria: it has to be physically and mentally challenging, and it has to be remote.

In 2024, that search led to Lake Powell, where paddlers completed 40 miles over two days and raised more than $160,000 for our mission.

Silhouettes of five people carrying a surfboard on their heads during sunset or sunrise at the beach, with other beachgoers and surfboards visible in the background.
A peaceful lake surrounded by dense green forest and trees with a mountain backdrop, reflecting the blue sky and clouds on the water.
Group of people posing for a photo in a forested area. They are wearing casual outdoor clothing, some with hats and backpacks, and are smiling at the camera.
Group of people standing on a grassy area by water, holding surfboards, with some people wearing hats and sunglasses, and a mountain in the background.
People paddleboarding on a calm body of water with a large canyon and rock formations in the background under a clear blue sky.

What’s included?

Food, lodging, local guides and SUP equipment are included as part of the experience.

Participants will be responsible for airline tickets to and from the destination, food for travel days, gear and personal supplies in addition to meeting their minimum fundraising goal of $6,500 by the start of the Excursion.

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Group of people posing outdoors in a desert with large rock formations in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Be part of the next flatwater excursion

The next destination hasn't been announced yet — but it will be remote, it will be hard, and it will fund real therapy for Central Texans facing cancer. Be the first to know when applications open.

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