Wow! Nice boat. Thank you for your offer. I will see if I can get it on the Facebook site,

Good Point. Any boat that has previously launched off the beach is Grand Fathered in. This applies to any captain and crew using any of these boats.

However, the 600 pound rule does apply to all boats for using the beach cart for transport to the launch beach.

We had a great launch with perfect wind and a beautiful sunrise! Next stop Alligator Marina.

The documents for BBC2026 and NCC2026 are ready. Log into the WaterTribe site and go to any events page. You will see a button, Get Them Now, near the top of the page. Click on that and load up.

During EC2026 we had lots of tracking issues. Tracking mode only, no use of OK or Custom messages at checkpoints. Using OK too far away from the checkpoints. Not turning on their tracking device while on the water. Improper setup when using Garmin so that OK, Custom, and Help messages cannot be ...

I had a Dreamcatcher that has the same hull as a Sea Wind. My single blade paddle was 50 inches long and worked well. I also used a double blade paddle sometimes, but I don't have the length for that.

There is a great article in Small Craft Advisor. Every WaterTriber should read this:

https://smallcraftadvisor.substack.com/ ... n?r=1s6j6a

OK, we are a few boats short of my goal, but we are Good To Go! Both events are on. I have opened invoicing so after you have setup your tracking and PLB, you can log in and go to the home page. There you will see a button, View My Invoice. Click on that and confirm your entry. I will keep ...

I was just informed by Fort DeSoto Park that we cannot have our event on 3/6/2027. We have to shift it out one week. Registration will be on 3/12/2027 and launch will be on 3/13/2027.

I think we have too many boat classes. I am discussing this with a group of WaterTribe Elders. No decision has been made yet, but I plan to decide one way or another before the 2027 FL events. Here is a rough idea of the plan: Class 1 - Expedition size sea kayak or canoe with or without a sail ...