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: you must serve ice cream along with your apple pie. Note that ice cream is optional for pumpkin pie.
The Derbies start on the Monday following Thanksgiving, 11/30/2026.
Derbies for EC2027 and UM2027 Start Soon
Moderator: Paddledancer
Re: Derbies for EC2027 and UM2027 Start Soon
The Derbies are only weeks away. It's time to get your workout routine setup and ready to go. Remember one of the best ways to earn lots of points is to use your tracking device. If you live in the frozen tundra, you can go cross country skiing. But if you have more brains 
, you can get out paddling or sailing and really rack up some points.
One of the main reasons for the Derbies is to get you trained to use your tracking device. Make it a habit to hit your OK message when you start. Use it to mark course changes during your training paddle. Then make sure to hit your OK or Custom message when your "workout" is finished for the day.
If you are using a Garmin, make sure you have set it up so that OK and Custom messages are recognized.
Along with all that have some real fun with the Kettlebell Hell!
, you can get out paddling or sailing and really rack up some points.One of the main reasons for the Derbies is to get you trained to use your tracking device. Make it a habit to hit your OK message when you start. Use it to mark course changes during your training paddle. Then make sure to hit your OK or Custom message when your "workout" is finished for the day.
If you are using a Garmin, make sure you have set it up so that OK and Custom messages are recognized.
Along with all that have some real fun with the Kettlebell Hell!