The swimmers swam from the Gandy to Picnic Island.  Each swimmer had a kayak paddling nearby to help direct them to the bouys and in case of cramps or emergency.  To say this was inspiring is an understatement. They swam 3.1 miles across the choppy water.

Their mission:

Our goal is to build national awareness of the Naval Special Warfare community and become a key fundraiser of the Navy SEAL Foundation by building a premier annual event that challenges athletes with weather conditions similar to SEAL training. "Never leave a man behind."

One man swam with his son who has down sydrome. Both were beaming with huge smiles. A veteran who lost his leg in battle was carried across the finish line after completing the swim. They had rolled his wheelchair to the water's edge but the men carried him across to thunderous applause.

It was a moving event. It would be an honor to become talented at kayaking and able to assist.