Paul Lore
Personal Insights
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Best Sporting Moment: Sitting in a surf line-up in Indonesia with his son and with his daughter in Florida, smiling at each other, knowing life doesn’t get any better
Worst Life Moment: Missing the chance to ‘Talk Story’ with his mom and dad
Biggest Fear for the Row: Getting hurt or sick during or prior to the row and not being able to complete the expedition
Reason for the Row: “At the moment I’m rich in time, and I want to give my time to others! I want to make a difference in a veteran’s life because they make a difference in my life by protecting us every day.”
Most Missed Item at Sea: Fruit Loops and milk
Born in Brooklyn, NY, raised on Long Island, and now a resident of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Paul served eight years in the Marines as an Air Traffic Controller and the next 30 years as a controller in the Federal Government. Graduate of the University of Michigan and completed a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Paul has four children, is very active in the community, and is restoring an 1872 home in historic Fernandina. As well as that he is an Ocean Photographer, Bartender, and Non profit Director
Rowing Experience
Team Foar From Home – Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera to Antigua as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2021
Team Ohana – World’s Toughest Row Pacific Challenge 2023 rom Monterey, CA to Kauai, HI (2023)
Paddling
Avid paddler on his outrigger canoe, completing numerous 20- and 50-mile paddles