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SailFuture Everglades Challenge Crew

300 Miles.
2 Guys.
1 Bad Idea for
1 Great Cause.

Two nearly normal guys. One 17-foot dinghy. 300 unsupported miles in the Everglades Challenge — all to raise money for SailFuture. Help us survive the Gulf and fuel a mission that matters.

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The Challenge

Why would 2 nearly normal guys do this?

Why would 2 nearly normal guys endure the wind and waves of the Gulf and battle Everglades mosquitos the size of hawks with hypodermic needles strapped to their beaks for 300 miles from St. Petersburg to Key Largo in a 17 foot wooden sailing dinghy?

Because some causes are worth 300 miles of bad decisions.

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My sailing buddy, Kevin Bradley, and I are competing in the 300 mile, unsupported Everglades Challenge race from St. Petersburg to Key Largo. Roughly 40% of competitors complete the Everglades Challenge and only a couple of folks have died in the attempt.

Since our primary goal is to not die, we feel really great about our chances of success, and are asking for your financial generosity in support of SailFuture.

Meet the Crew

Eugene Son

Eugene Son

Co-Captain

After a career in finance, Eugene pivoted in 2010 to build custom flats skiffs and later worked importing stainless marine hardware after his company was acquired. Now semi-retired, he races and captains sportfishing boats, holds a USCG 100-ton Master license, and mentors families in recovery while supporting homeless advocacy in Clearwater, FL.

Kevin Bradley

Kevin Bradley

Co-Captain

A lifelong Great Lakes sailor, Kevin has worked in the marine industry since 2009 and is currently a marine rigger in Ventura, California. An accomplished offshore racer with a Transpac finish on the 70’ Merlin, he co-founded the Everglades Challenge effort with Eugene and supports youth sailing through SailFuture.

Our Goal

Help us raise $25,000 for SailFuture before race start on March 7th, 2026.

Please give generously and joyfully to this amazing program and the teens that it serves. Your donation directly supports SailFuture's mission to transform the lives of foster teens and at-risk youth.

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About SailFuture

Transforming At-Risk Youth Through Maritime Education

SailFuture is a marine trades based residential program and high school for foster teens and at-risk youth. My younger brother and I can tell you from personal experience that the foster care system was very broken 30 years ago, and has become even more broken since that time.

SailFuture is directly addressing the problem by providing foster care, education, mental health services, vocational training, and international sailing expeditions to over 150 of our community's most vulnerable students and families each year.

With an 89% on-time high school graduation rate and 19% recidivism rate, it is clearly working.

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The Numbers

Graduation Rate
89%
Recidivism Rate
19%
Students & Families Yearly
150+
Average Grade Level Increase in Reading & Math Scores Annually
1.7+

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Our Supporters

Thank You to Our 97 Supporters!

Raised So Far

$26,083.6

Our Goal

$25,000

100% of goal reached

Last updated: 03/12/2026

DateDonorAmount
03/12/2026Troy Winner$250
03/11/2026Jeremy Pape$102.6
03/10/2026Howard Mendlovitz$102.6
03/09/2026Tom Glenz$25.65
03/08/2026Lee Burstiner$25.65
03/07/2026Noah Craciun$51.3
03/07/2026Cairn Krafft$41.04
03/07/2026Allene Nicholson$102.6
03/07/2026Dan Russell$102.6
03/06/2026Kevin Fouche$51.3
03/06/2026Rick And Ginger Hill$513
03/06/2026Rick Miller$513
03/06/2026Pierogi Vining$51.3
03/06/2026Timothy Vining$13.29
03/06/2026The Refuge Of Clearwater$205.2
03/06/2026Christina Ballas$25
03/05/2026Safety Harbor Powersports$256.5
03/05/2026Alyssa Singer$25
03/05/2026Joe Goetz$51.3
03/05/2026Kate Breloff$25.65
03/05/2026Corinne Sackett$51.3
03/05/2026Caroline Speir$51.3
03/05/2026Amanda Osteen$51.3
03/05/2026Tom Eustance$51.3
03/05/2026Tommy Lewin$25.65
03/05/2026Christopher Finch$102.6
03/05/2026Chris Booth$102.6
03/05/2026Louise Norstrom$51.3
03/05/2026CW Son$256.5
03/05/2026Rev Ike$102.6
03/05/2026Tim & Sonja Fincher$205.2
03/04/2026Ross Toepel$102.6
03/04/2026Warhorse Boats$100
03/04/2026John ODowd$513
03/04/2026Ralph Stoddard$1,539
03/03/2026Polly Boissoneault$51.3
03/02/2026Lily Horton$25.65
03/02/2026Christopher Payne$102.6
03/02/2026Elizabeth Bradley$51.3
03/02/2026Aunt Jenny Everson$102.6
03/02/2026Robert Bradley$51.3
03/02/2026Patrick Haesloop$50
03/02/2026Peter Kuch$200
03/01/2026Zaga Labs, LLC$513
02/27/2026Tom Derecktor$102.6
02/27/2026Kay Son$102.6
02/27/2026Dan Clark$102.6
02/26/2026Jon Procter$102.6
02/26/2026Conor Ruppen$77.9
02/26/2026Edward Morrow$25.65
02/26/2026Carlson Family Foundation$100
02/25/2026Bonnie Eshleman$51.3
02/25/2026Merlin Yacht Racing LLC$1,026
02/24/2026Leo Painter$102.6
02/24/2026Marine Town, Inc$307.8
02/24/2026Strohauer Mannion Son$1,026
02/24/2026Michella L Seawright$25.65
02/23/2026Chet Little$102.6
02/21/2026Adam Schwartz$102.6
02/21/2026Steve Bennett$250
02/21/2026Jes Maynard$500
02/20/2026Jack Finefrock$102.6
02/20/2026Gabe Som$51.3
02/20/2026Michael Gillian$102.6
02/20/2026James Maynard$5,000
02/20/2026Fix Cars Shaffer$1,000
02/20/2026John Cianflone$50
02/20/2026Michael Gillian$100
02/20/2026Warren Duckworth$100
02/20/2026Brent Bacon$50
02/20/2026Ronald Carew$100
02/19/2026John Norton$100
02/19/2026Greg Fisher$50
02/19/2026Eric Barnes$20
02/19/2026B & D Braccio$250
02/19/2026Geli Burgin$50
02/19/2026Kevin Arrow$700
02/19/2026Amy Linton$100
02/19/2026Dunkin McLane$150
02/19/2026Adam Kopiec$50
02/19/2026Clay Morris$25
02/19/2026Sarah Bonner$50
02/18/2026Brian Kulish$50
02/18/2026Kyle Petitt$250
02/18/2026Richard Barnes$250
02/18/2026Sarah Hester$50
02/18/2026Jack Kisling$50
02/18/2026Deborah Mesa$50
02/18/2026Michael Hester$250
02/18/2026Christopher Finch$100
02/18/2026Raymond Yosuico$50
02/18/2026Steven Ellis$100
02/18/2026Donald Williams$50
02/18/2026Andre Insurance Services$100
02/18/2026Joanna Swindell$30
02/18/2026Kevin Farrell$100
02/18/2026Rick Miller$100