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            July 26, 2018

            Paddling around Majorca was a challenge for these two women. Not only did they make history by circumnavigating the island by SUP but they did it for a great cause. Cat Friend and Valerie Brisbal teamed up to paddle around Majorca to bring awareness about the plastic that is polluting our oceans. These women not only paddled six hours a day but spent time each day cleaning up the beaches and ocean as well. What an amazing, inspiring team!

             

            TWO WOMEN COMPLETE FIRST SUP CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF MALLORCA

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            When the going gets tough, just dance! Photo: Rodrigo Rivera

            Cat Friend (British) and Valerie Bisbal (Mallorcan) have become the first people to circumnavigate the Spanish Island of Mallorca (Majorca) on Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs). Previous attempts in 2015 failed.

             

            It wasn’t all easy. Photo: Rodrigo Rivera

            Leaving from Port Soller on June 1, 2018, they paddled the 344-mile coastline in 24 days. The two began training in February; a combination of paddle practice; weight training for strength and cardio for fitness. They took professional advice on their technique to ensure they could contend with the hardships of paddling up to six hours per day; many days paddling over a half marathon.

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