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Bob Purdy goes 365!

We would like to congratulate Bob Purdy on his 365th day in a row!  Capping off a full year of paddling that all started on January 1, 2011, Bob’s ‘Paddle For the Planet’ mission came to completion on December 31 at Rotary Beach in Kelowna.  In a year that featured high’s, lows and all points in between, Purdy pulled off an amazing feat (on his feet!), paddling every day for the whole year – And has vowed to keep it going!  Congratulations.

Quick Facts:
Hours Paddled- 425 plus 14 hours in the time bank= 439 total. Average- 1.2 hours per day. That’s water time spent paddling and doesn’t include travel to and from the beach, speaking engagements, special events or media events!

• Strokes Paddled (approximately)- 79,000
• Distance Paddled (approximately)- 1300 miles
• Hours of Tai Chi/Chi Gung Play (approximately)- 480
• Number of Doctor Appointments- 1, to have ear wax removed
• Pharmaceuticals taken- none, not even an aspirin
• Number of Physio Appointments- none
• Number of Chiro Appointments- none

See the story and photos at www.oksup.com