Marine
Corps Veteran Will Schmidt, a survivor of non-service related
depression, is attempting the first solo stand up paddle of the West
Coast of the United States to raise funds and awareness for the
Wounded Warrior Project. The athlete expects the trip, starting in
late May 2014, to last close to five weeks and span close to 1400
miles.
Dana
Point, CA, USA (April 03, 2014) -- Former United States Marine
and endurance stand up paddler, Will Schmidt, has scheduled an
attempt at a 'first ever' for the sport of open water Stand Up
Paddling. From May 23rd - July 4th, 2014, Will is slated to stand up
paddle the West Coast of the United States from Canada to Mexico solo
and largely unassisted to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded
Warrior Project and military service members that suffer from post
combat anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and traumatic brain
injury. With the aid of SICMaui, NEMO Equipment, GU Energy, Swiss
Barefoot Co, and Flow Sports, Will is able to pack and transport all
survival gear on his SIC F-16 stand up paddle board throughout the
estimated 5 week adventure.
In
September of 2013, Will solo stand up paddled the inner California
Channel Islands Chain from Oxnard, CA to Dana Point, CA consecutively
to benefit charity. He covered a distance of 225.6 miles, crossed 9
channels, and landed on 6 islands. Escorted by a 34’ Catalina
sailboat, he set 2 and broke 3 stand up paddle records within the
span of a week.
Schmidt
will be filming this journey to produce a documentary film based on
the trip as well as planning many public appearances along the way.
Visit Will's website
and click on the banner to view his fundraising page for this trip or
directly link to the fundraiser.
All proceeds from his fundraiser after expenses will be donated to
the Wounded Warrior Project, a 501c3 nonprofit charity.
Contact
Will at will@AreYouInspiredYet.com
to schedule an interview, appearance, receive press ready photos, or
to explore sponsorship opportunities.
Media
Contact:
Will
Schmidt
AreYouInspiredYet.com
30001
Golden Lantern #221
Laguna
Niguel, CA 92677
949-374-3751
