The route from John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West takes in 111 miles (178kms) of meandering coastline populated by manatees over an easy 10-day paddle.

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Taylor scored the fall over Appalachian State's Zachary Strickland to earn his spot in the quarterfinals.

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