We had several problems leading up to and during the EC2026 and UM2026. I hope we can do better in the upcoming NC Events and all events going forward. First, make sure your tracking device is able to send messages that translate to our OK, Custom, and Help messages. You need to send each one and ...

Yea, though I paddle through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
And I have finished the BBC2026.

Many thanks to TangoWhiskey for the heads up regarding the schedule pages on the web site for BBC2026 and NCC2026. There was some date confusion which has been fixed. The BBC2026 starts on June 6 with registration, inspection, and Captains meeting on June 5. The NCC2026 starts on June 9 with ...

We are getting there. We just need a few more adventurers to signup and commit! The NCC was my introduction to adventure racing in small boats, and it is a perfect event if you are thinking about the Everglades Challenge. If you have already done the EC and/or the NCC, then jump into the BBC! It has ...

We are making progress. We now have 6 signups with only 14 to go! I love Cedar Island and want to get up there soon. Cedar Island is one of the roots of WaterTribe. Before WaterTribe got going I paddled and sailed the area as part of the Balogh Sail Design's annual meetup. This was my introduction ...

We only have 11 days to get these NC Challenges confirmed. We need at least 20 boats combined to make these events viable. If you've been thinking about doing one of these outstanding Challenges, now is the time. I will have to make a decision on April 1st.

It looks like we might have to cancel the NC events. Signups are really down. If you are interested, please get signed up soon.

No, that is not a typo. The next Ultimate Florida Challenge will be in 2028. That gives you plenty of time to get your ducks in a row. There are some entrance requirements. You must finish at least one Everglades Challenge in order to enter this event. Lucky you! The Everglades Challenge for 2027 is ...

The NCC2026 and BBC2026 are coming up soon. The tracker just went active. Please make sure your tracking is setup and working. It's also important to send an OK message at least once every 5 to 7 days leading up to the event.

Need to add a little more on Garmin inReach. The Garmin Mini (and maybe more) has a few preset messages that we interpret as follows: Some Garmin devices have preset messages that cannot be changed by users. Currently these messages are as follows: • “I’m checking in, everything is OK.” -- We will se ...