Paddlers seas the day: Event raises awareness and funds for veterans

Cross the Line founder Bill Cimino takes a photo of paddlers Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Paddlers take to the water Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Volunteers pose for a photo Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Kevan Wilson sings the National Anthem to kick off the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event Saturday while Nassau County Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppman holds the flag. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean poses with St. Marys Mayor John F. Morrissey on Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer