Gulf Therapy
Join the local paddle community for a dose of Gulf Therapy & embrace healing qualities of the Gulf! PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU NEED A RENTAL.
Join the local surf & paddle board community for a morning dose of "Gulf Therapy." Let's tackle mental health issues with a simple recipe - saltwater, sun and sand. Paddle out with the community and start the weekend off right. Salt water is always healing, therapeutic and the perfect solution for a balanced life. This paddle out will start at the Western Lake boat launch in Grayton Beach at the end of Hotz Avenue just past Banfill Road. We will launch the boards there then head over to the Gulf where the beach connects. This way you can get comfortable paddling in the Gulf with support from us or choose a mellow paddle in the lake. Trust me though playing in the waves or better yet catching one is the best feeling ever! If there are waves, you can also bring a surfboard. Hosted by Amanda Abbott and Adventure 30A. Gulf Therapy will be a monthly event the First and Third Friday of every month at 7am at Western Lake boat launch & the Gulf in Grayton Beach.
Alright y'all who is ready for the first Fall paddle coming up this Friday, October 2nd! If you need a board be sure to sign up - both of the October paddles are live now. Also, curious if you guys would prefer the Witches paddle to be Saturday the 30th or keep it Saturday actually on Halloween. Comment below!
09/28/2026
So this is pretty exciting! I went to the Top Producer Award Gala last night as I was nominated for Top Female Realtor and to my surprise, I had the honor of winning Top Non-Profit. I didn’t even realize this was a category and it was so special to be recognized for something so dear to my heart. Anytime there is a chance to spread the word for Gulf Therapy to a new crowd, I am thrilled. Thank you, Emerald Coast Real Producers.
09/25/2026
The 6th Annual Paddle for Peace, benefiting local nonprofit Gulf Therapy, was one for the books. Led by founder Amanda Abbott, the event brought together 170 paddlers and raised over $27,000 for better mental health in our community.
This year was especially meaningful with a surfboard memorial honoring Zach Spears and so many others who left us too soon.
The community showed up in a BIG way with fresh food and juice, sound healing, four bands on the dock, an incredible raffle, and endless local support. We were even joined by a manatee and loggerhead sea turtle!
Us at Abbott Martin Group were beyond honored to be a sponsor at such an impactful event.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please visit GulfTherapy.org. 💙
A big thanks to Fletcher Isacks for the beautiful photos of the event!
09/25/2026
Feeling so grateful for how perfect the 6th Annual Paddle for Peace was! Thank you to all who made it happen with us. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdpcLcztLjy/?stkn=MWV6eXM0NmRhMTBpNA==
09/21/2026
Couldn’t do this event and raffle without Hotz Coffee and Chiringo! We appreciate you guys so much. It was such a perfect day and we raised over $27k for better mental health in our community!
🎉 RAFFLE WINNERS + TOTAL PROCEEDS RAISED FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY! 💙
If you won a prize, please reach out within the next 24 hours if possible at 850-830-6273 so you can pick it up tomorrow while we’re still here in Grayton!
And a few more BIG thank-yous we have to mention…
🏡 Grayton Coast Rentals for the amazing house and giving us the ultimate spot to enjoy the bands from the water — such a treat!
🧢 + Outflow for making our incredible hats! We still have a few available, so reach out if you want to grab one.
🍕 And last but surely not least, Grace Pizza 30A for the largest pizza pies I’ve ever seen. How epic were those?!
Thank you again to every person, business, sponsor, volunteer and friend who donated, participated and showed up. What a special day for our community — all while raising funds and awareness for better mental health. 🌊💙
Keep an eye out for a Facebook live around 4 today! Sorry for the delay but pretty standard for “Amanda time.”
This is a longer video but definitely heartfelt and worth a listen! This year we decided to have a memorial surfboard for those we have lost or those that are struggling so they can be there with us in spirit. We are dedicating this year’s paddle to Zach Spears, a young man lost too soon. 💔 This years paddle lands on his birthday, September 19th, which we felt was quite symbolic. His story has carried on with his mama Julie K Spears though who is now leading grief retreats for the community.
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