Patrick Linfors

• Nickname:

  Chin, Tire Iron, Pank

• Team Position:

  Team Captain, Soundings Expert

• Conch Republic Navy Rank:

  Commander, Castaways Flotilla of the Northern Territories

• Years Paddled:

  Has participated in all tours and will continue to do so... come hell or high water

• Age:

  officially pushing 40

• Family:

  Awesome wife, Patty, and two amazing boys.

• Where he's from:

  Miami, FLA. The 305. Now lives outside of Orlando.

• Education:

  CCHS. Go Explorers! Earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Florida International University. Go Golden Panthers ("FSSH FSSH!").

• Work:

  Non-profit executive for the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

• Influences:

  Inspired by hard work, good storytelling and a hearty laugh.

• Fun Facts:

  Has interviewed President Clinton, Steve Van Zandt and Cal Ripken Jr. Was tear-gassed in Little Havana the day Elian Gonzalez was removed. Has short arms.

• Essential CAC Gear:

  His Boat - CRN Banana Wind: a yellow Current Designs Solstice GTS, Werner paddle.

• Additional CAC Gear:

  Shaft, gum, and tennis balls.

• How did you get involved with the CAC?:

  I lost OB's money at the track in 2000. Also, cancer stinks.

• In his own words:

  "We're not doctors... but we can paddle."