If you’re new here or have ever wondered what The Crossing actually is…this is it, explained in the simplest way we could - drawn out just for you!
80 miles from Bimini to Florida for something bigger than ourselves. A big hearted group of paddlers, boat captains, crews, relay teams, repeat Crossing Crusaders and plenty of first timers…people who felt the pull and went for it.
Why we do it? To raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and fund @pipersangelsfoundation programs and initiatives, supporting families and individuals who need help right now.
2026 is our 10X year and it feels like our biggest yet. It becomes what it’s meant to be because of the people who step into it, and we have the space if you’ve been feeling that pull. We need you in our corner for CF.
All of it in support of those living with cystic fibrosis.
Send this to someone who needs to know and would care about an epic adventure for a good cause.
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The Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis is an 80 mile open ocean paddle from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach, Florida and it exists for one reason - To raise funds and awareness for families living with cystic fibrosis. This year the event takes place from June 10 to June 13, spending those few days in Bimini and then paddling home to land in Lake Worth Beach on Saturday, June 13.
This June marks our 10X year, a huge milestone year for us. After months of training and fundraising with purpose, paddlers will take on the Gulf Stream together in honor of every family fighting this disease. Every dollar raised fuels the mission of Piper’s Angels Foundation, providing direct family support, advocacy, and programs that help people with CF live fuller, stronger lives.
And right now the timing couldn’t be better!! Registering today gives you plenty of time to train, build your endurance, and crush your fundraising goals. 💥
You don’t have to be a professional athlete…You just have to commit to the process and the mission.
If you’re ready to be part of our 10X year and take on a challenge for a good cause, register at CrossingForCF.com or send this to someone who’s been wanting to do The Crossing with us!
ARE YOU READY for our 10X year?!
This is our biggest training year yet and we’re doing it together! We have a full training schedule with more opportunities than ever to get on the water alongside X4CF mentors and The Crossing community. Local paddles are popping up across Florida and beyond but if you can't make it in person, this schedule still works for you. Match the dates. Train where you are. Build your miles your way!!
T.O.B. matters. Time on board is what builds confidence endurance and the mindset it takes to cross. Every paddle counts. Every mile stacks. It all adds up!
Details for each training paddle will be shared on the Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis Facebook events page and emailed out ahead of time. You can also find the full events calendar on our website.
This is our 10X Crossing and we’re showing up stronger than ever!
Register. Share this with your crew. Get on the water.
See you paddling 💙 crossingforcf.com
Two nights in Bimini that everyone talks about all year, but hurry, ticket sales end TONIGHT!
The Poolside Social Dinner on Wednesday June 10 is how the weekend really begins. Sunset, bonfire, food, drinks, and that first moment where it all starts to feel real. You can absolutely come hang without purchasing a meal, but if you’re planning to eat, we recommend grabbing your ticket through us. It’ll make your night a whole lot smoother.
Then Thursday night June 11, the Bimini Big Game Buffet Dinner brings everyone together before the paddle. Dinner out by the docks, speakers, and a Junkanoo finale that you’ll be talking about long after the weekend ends. It’s one of the most memorable nights of The Crossing every year.
Both events have limited capacity and tickets close tonight.
Link in bio for both tix!
If you’re coming to Bimini, don’t miss these. This is where the weekend really comes together before we take on the Gulf Stream! 🌊
Now this is our type of training weekend!!
Join us for the X4CF Alligator Reef Lighthouse Training Paddle at Cheeca Lodge & Spa on May 16 and 17 for an unforgettable weekend on the water with the Crossing community.
Saturday evening is just as much a part of the experience as the paddle itself. We’ll gather for food, beverages, and camaraderie before the big day. These weekends are where teams connect, new paddlers learn from veterans, stories get shared, and the excitement for June really starts to build.
Then Sunday morning, we hit the water.
We’ll paddle from the beach at Cheeca out to Alligator Reef Lighthouse while drafting boats, spend time hanging out and snorkeling at the lighthouse, then make our way back to shore together. Roundtrip distance is around 9 miles, with some paddlers adding extra miles and laps as part of their final long training push before The Crossing.
📍 Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada, FL
🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 7:30am arrival
🏄 8:00am launch
🌊 Approx. 1:00pm finish
Bring your board, paddle, leash, PFD, whistle, hydration, nutrition, sun protection, and snorkel gear.
Cheeca is also offering discounted room rates for our community for the weekend.
RSVP on our Facebook event page. Link in bio.
#10X4CF
In 30 days, the energy at Lake Worth Beach will be unmatched! Why?! Because after 80 miles across the open ocean from Bimini Bahamas, our paddlers will make their way onto the beach surrounded by cheers, music, emotion, and an entire community ready to welcome them home. The Beach Landing in Lake Worth Beach is one of the most powerful moments of The Crossing, and it takes an incredible team behind the scenes to help make it all happen!
We need volunteers to help us bring this day to life!
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of The Crossing in a meaningful way, this is it. Spend the day with us cheering on paddlers, supporting the community, and helping create an unforgettable experience for families living with cystic fibrosis.
Share this with friends and family who you think would love spending the day with us on a volunteer shift at The Crossing!
Sign up here: crossingforcf.com/volunteer/
30 days until paddlers see this view 😍
After hours in the dark, miles across open ocean, and everything the Gulf Stream throws at them, the Florida coastline finally appears in the distance. It’s a welcomed sight, but also a reminder there are still hours to go. This is one of the many moments where your physical and mental training really makes a difference.
Most people will never attempt something like this.
But every mile paddled across the ocean helps raise awareness and funds for families living with cystic fibrosis through Piper’s Angels Foundation.
30 days until we do it all again!! 🌊
#10X4CF #crossingforcf #pipersangels
Been moving 100mph the last few weeks and haven’t been able to sit with the scale of what we created and the impact it will have. Thanks so much to Travis and Pipers Angels for believing in us and allowing us to share Rylee’s journey on their platform! If you haven’t seen the film yet, I will link it in my bio. It would mean the world to us if you would check it out! 💪🏻🎥 #documentary Thanks to @paigenycz and @jfana22 at the event.
A little reminder as you continue fundraising! 👀
Don’t forget about this year’s fundraising stretch goals and the rewards waiting for you along the way.
This year’s stretch goals include:
🕶 Abaco Polarized
Exclusive rewards from our longtime partners at Abaco Polarized
🦈 Sharkbanz
Unlock Sharkbanz rewards as you hit key fundraising milestones
🌍 Crossing Adventure Series
Earn entries into some of our newest adventure experiences beyond The Crossing
Once you hit your fundraising milestone, email [email protected] with the reward name in the subject line to claim it and keep the momentum going.
Every dollar raised helps support individuals and families living with cystic fibrosis through the programs of Piper’s Angels Foundation. Thank you to @abacosunglasses & @sharkbanz plus those fundraising and donating to make a difference for the CF community 💜
One of the coolest parts of The Crossing is watching businesses rally behind teams and become part of the journey alongside them.
The Legacy Team Sponsorship model was built from the example others set for us, starting with our longest running sponsor, Power Design, and their support of a team.
This is what it can look like when a business truly gets behind a team and shares the story alongside them. Watch Team @powerdesigninc ’s first debut as a Legacy Team Sponsor in 2022 and see what’s possible, how a business can support your journey, and what The Crossing is really all about.
These partnerships year after year turn into friendships, traditions, and unforgettable experiences shared between teams and the businesses standing beside them.
If you know a business or team that would be a great fit to follow in Power Design’s footsteps, send this to them. To learn more about becoming a Legacy Team Sponsor, DM us or reach out at [email protected].
DID YOU KNOW it’s never too late to bring in a Legacy Team Sponsor?!
A Legacy Team Sponsor can help ease the biggest participation costs for paddlers, from registration and lodging to fuel and support boat logistics, allowing teams to focus more on training, fundraising, and the experience itself.
If you own a business, work for a company that may want to get involved, or know someone looking to support a team in a bigger way, we’d love to connect.
[email protected]
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