Today we’d like to introduce you to Nate Crawford. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Thirteen beautiful lakes make up the Clermont Chain of Lakes. Hidden canals and rivers connect them all. They are cherished by the team at Catboat Escapes.
Few things are more beautiful than seeing couples, friends, co-workers, and multigenerational families having fun together. It’s also incredibly exhilarating to drive these unique boats. The team is fortunate to do both every day!
They are led by Nate, whose parents were dismayed when his first words as a child were “boat” and “water”. It was much later that he started to say “Mom” and “Dad”. Nothing is confusing about it now. Nate has always loved boating.
A lifetime of kayaking, sailing, water skiing, and other water activities followed. He used stage scuba training to perform at Tokyo Disney Sea. Water skiing, high diving, and extensive water rescue training were used at Universal Hollywood’s Water World, and he was a safety consultant at Sea World San Diego’s Cirque De La Mar.
Catboat Escapes is an opportunity for him to share his lifetime passion for boating with everyone. His greatest joy is to take people places they haven’t imagined. This passion and joy are easily embraced by those around him.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Starting a new business is the best and worst of times. The odds of success are greatly stacked against you. A unique and untested experience makes the odds even greater. It is definitely worth it for the opportunity to create something new and beautiful for the world to enjoy.
The challenges have been incredibly more than we imagined, and I have loved and appreciated every one of them. Solving and creating unique solutions to problems gives us great joy.
We set daily goals to improve each day. It has been extremely rewarding to look back at the collective progress we have made. This is especially true when repeat customers come back and are surprised by the enhancements to the experience.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Catboat Escapes was created and is still operated by Nate Crawford. He was born with an absolute passion for boating. This is passion has never relinquished.
He also has a passion for gymnastics. This led to a successful collegiate career and a 20-year career in the stunt business. Highlights included performing on a world tour with Britney Spears, American Music Awards with Enrique Iglesias Junior, President Obama’s Inaugural Neighborhood Ball, and many other wonderful memories.
The shutdown provided an opportunity to transition to his other passion boating. The shutdown also stressed the importance of connection to nature, history, and most importantly to each other. It showed the value of real and authentic beauty.
Eco-tourism began in this area during the 1800s. People traveled from all around the world to experience Florida’s natural beauty. We now have tremendous options for entertainment, however, we believe that people still want to experience the real Florida.
This passion for boating, experience as a world-class entertainer, renewed appreciation for connection, and ability to provide the real Florida have made Catboat Escapes a unique and wonderful experience for people locally and from around the world.
Pricing:
- Prices start at $99 per person with discounts for groups. Groups are anywhere from 4 to 10 people. We also give $10 off for booking on our website www.CatboatEscapes.com
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.Catboatescapes.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catboatescapes
