The registration for Florida Boot Camp 2027 just opened up. If EC2027 or UM2027 is your first WaterTribe event, you should try to attend this Boot Camp the weekend of January 16, 2027. We are meeting at Fort Desoto's Shelter 14 about 09:00. Some will camp out on Shell Key on the 15th. Most will try ...

I know you've all been chomping at the bit wanting to get started on the Derbies for EC2027 and UM2027. Me too, I can't wait. Get your kayak and gear sorted out and ready. Make sure you have your tracking device(s) up and running. Enjoy your feast for Thanksgiving and remember the WaterTribe rule ...

It applies to all Core Sound 20s.

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