Omar Beceiro
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Omar
Castaways nickname: Pony Boy
Years Paddled: 2015-East of Midnight Tour; 2016-Proof of Life Tour; 2017-Just Breathe Tour; 2018-Under the Bridge Tour; 2019-No Surrender Tour; 2020-20/20 Perfect Vision Tour; 2021-BlackJack Tour; 2022-Carry On Tour; 2023-Ridiculous Stunt Tour; 2024-Here Comes the Sun Tour
Team Role/Function: Outsider
How did you become a Castaway? My wife volunteered me
Why are you a Castaway? Great cause!
Outside a kayak/bicycle, what is your "essential" gear? Sardines
Conch Republic Navy Rank? Haven’t had the honor of being inducted yet.
Favorite Castaways moment: Leaving Elliott Key
Favorite Castaways quote: “Who's got ice?”
My Family: Lovely wife Mercy and two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Andrea
Where are you from? Miami
Where'd you go to school? Monsignor Pace High School/Florida International University/University of Miami
Where do you work? U. S. Coast Guard
Favorite music/artists: Captain Beefheart, Bowie
Favorite books: Things to do in Denver When You're Dead, Dracula
Personal Fun Fact: Love the outdoors!
How have I helped carry out the CAC mission of funding cancer research and honoring those who have fought the fight? Paddle and raise funds/awareness