Matthew Thomas Breaks Record on Hydro Bike Ride from Catalina to Newport Beach!

Yes, he did it again, only this time faster!

In 2022, after battling fierce seas and getting blown off-course his time was over 11 hours. (This inaugural ride was the subject of the well-received 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival Entry “Putting Ability in Disability”.)

In 2023 Matt’s time was 9 hours, 2 minutes. This year, he pedaled in at an incredible 8 hours and 37 minutes – a new personal best!

Read more about the event HERE at Stu News Newport. (You will need to scroll down a bit)

Click HERE for the Official Event Press Release.

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Get the Details about Matt Thomas’ October 13 Hydrobike Ride on the Love Catalina Island Website

Learn all about Matt Thomas’ upcoming 3rd Annual Catalina to Newport Beach Hydrobike Ride on the Love Catalina Island website. Just click HERE to get the details about event times and places.

Matt, a coma survivor, is riding to raise awareness about the needs and treatment of people in comas and those with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), and to also set a new record! (He is aiming to complete the ride in 8 hours or less)

Click HERE for the Official Event Press Release.

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Positive Matters Organization Fundraiser at Balboa Island Museum was a Huge Success!

 

The Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach hosted Matthew Thomas’ 3rd Annual Hydro Bike Ride fundraiser to benefit Positive Matters Organization with food and libations – along with a silent auction that was a terrific success. (Matt is pictured with Jim “Poorman” Trenton of Costa Mesa’s KOCI 101.5 FM)

Additional auction items of fine art, photography and experiences are still available live, so head over to the auction to support Positive Matters Organization. You can browse, bid or buy action items at https://givebutter.com/c/2Ki14K/auction.

Read more about the event here: Positive Matters Organization fundraiser 091324 – Stu News Newport

Matt Thomas 3rd Annual Catalina to Newport Hydrobike Ride, October 13, 2024!

Get your portable chairs, sunscreen and banners ready, because Matt Thomas is pedaling across the Pacific Ocean on his trusty Hydro Bike from Catalina to Newport Beach AGAIN – on Sunday, October 13, 2024 will mark the 3rd Annual Hydro Bike Ride.

Matt is leaving Avalon, Catalina at 7:30am Saturday morning and plans to arrive at the Orange County Harbor Patrol at 1901 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar CA 92625 between 4:00-6:00pm.

Our 3rd Annual Hydro Bike finishing line will be hosted by radio legend Jim “Poorman” Trenton. Tune in to the Poorman’s Morning Rush on KOCI 101.5 FM (Or via the internet) from 7-11am, M-F for the latest news and details.

Click HERE for the Official Event Press Release.

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament on 4/18/24!

We can’t believe it’s been over a year! The 2nd Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament is on April 18, 2024 at the Newport Beach Golf Course. Registration is at Noon; tee time is 1pm. Click “Golf Event” at the top of this page to sign up. Cash Prizes! 1st Place: $1000, 2nd Place $500 and 3rd Place $250. After-party music by The Durbs and Ray’s Hell!

 

 

 

 

The 2023 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade – Up Close!

If you want to see the 2023 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade up close and personal, check out this short video shot from some of the best seats in town!

 

Highlight Video of Matthew Thomas’ 2023 Catalina to Newport Hydrobike Ride!

Check out this short video of my recent 9 hour hydrobike pedal from Catalina Island to Newport Beach, California. If you were at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club that day, you are probably in the video somewhere!

 

Short Re-Cap Video of the 1st Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament!

Got 3 minutes? Relive the fun & festivities of the 1st Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament, held on February 17, 2023 at the Newport Beach Golf Club. If you were there, you are probably in this video. The next tournament is planned for April 18th, 2024! Visit this website often between now and then for updates and details.

 

 

Watch Matt’s 2023 Catalina to Newport Hydrobike Ride Segment on ABC Channel 7 News!

In case you missed it when it aired, here is the profile produced by ABC Channel 7’s Tony Cabrera on Matt’s recent Catalina to Newport Beach hydrobike pedal! Click the link below to watch:

Newport Beach man overcomes odds, uses ocean hydro-bike ride to inspire, raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries – ABC7 Los Angeles

 

 

“Putting Ability in Disability” Screening at the 24th Annual 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival!

HUGE News! The 30 minute short documentary film “Putting Ability in Disability”, which documents Matt Thomas’ epic 2022 hydrobike pedal from Catalina to Newport Beach, has been accepted and will be screened at the 24th Annual 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival.

This is a very big deal. The NBFF is a world-class film festival with over 3000 entries from all over the globe. Only 300 films make the cut and are screened. (There were over 200 entries in the short documentary category alone.) The festival runs from October 12-19th, 2023. Screening time(s) to be announced soon.

In the meantime, watch the official trailer for “Putting Ability in Disability” above.

Learn more about the festival here: Homepage 2022 | Newport Beach Film Festival

 

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