“Luckily for Butcher and Heschmeyer, a reusable cup company called Hiccup Earth opened in St. Pete during the pandemic.

Butcher and Heschmeyer decided to combat the problem of single-use water bottles and rented Hiccup Earth’s reusable silicone cups. After use, the cups would then be sanitized for future events.

For the reusable cups from Hiccup Earth, the race had a water filtration system developed by Allen Jacks, a former Mote Marine employee. The system had three touchless spouts and pulled water from a fire hydrant.”

- Venice Gondolier