NAME: Paul Valitutto - “Paulie”

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BLS? While i have crewed this course on 3 occasions, this is my 1st time swimming BLS !

WHO IS YOUR PILOT AND CREW? Crew Isaac Vernon, Boat Pilot Tim White

WHERE ARE YOU SWIMMING FOR YOUR BLS TRAINING? I train primarily in Tampa, Florida, splitting my time between the pool and the beautiful open waters along the Pinellas County coastline.

SWIMMING FUN FACT: Whenever I travel, I love connecting with local marathon swimmers and getting the opportunity to swim in the waters they call home.

ANYTHING ELSE? A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Bay Area Marathon Swim community and to all the amazing swimmers I've had the privilege of sharing the water with throughout this journey.