Operation BLUE KAYAK

Operation Deep Blue is a nonprofit charitable organization that aims to increase awareness of law enforcement officers, first responders and military service members who died on the line of duty. They also raise funds for the surviving family members.

Every year, Operation Deep Blue runs an expedition called “The Expedition To Honor Our Fallen.” The team start at Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville, NJ, and paddles 225 miles until reaching its destination, which is Washington D.C. In addition, each team member gets to choose an individual hero who made the ultimate sacrifice to honor throughout the expedition.

The team’s skills, physical endurance, their mental strength, and commitment is put to the test during the expedition as they paddle for 10 hours a day with daily environmental changes.

The team that participates in Operation Deep Blue is comprised of active, retired law enforcement officers and military service members.