And so it begins...

The Windy City Waterman team needed every ounce of their big breakfast as they set out for the Stand Up For Charity paddle this morning. After some last minute instructions, the guys pushed off into some challenging conditions: 30 knot gusts from the north/northeast with 8' swells. It was damp and cool at the start, and so far the weather doesn't look like it wants to help out much. Reports from the chase team has the paddlers through the first 15 miles and "feeling exhilarated."

Dimitry, Matt, and Kevin: ready to go!