The EC2021 and UM2021 Derbies start on Monday after Thanksgiving weekend.
The Derbies are an excellent way to prepare and get in shape for the Florida Challenges. They also help you learn how to use your Spot and/or inReach. You should be doing a workout and/or a paddle/sail every day of the week starting Monday. When on the water, load your total EC or UM kit. By the time you get to the Fort Desoto beach your setup time will be about 30 minutes instead of 6 hours.
If you are a newbie and if you can get to the Bootcamp in January, you will have lots of fun and might even learn a thing or two. And remember that all WaterTribers are welcome. You don't have to be a newbie to join in the fun and help spread the wisdom of the Tribe.
Remember, to earn derby points you have to have your Spot and/or inReach registered and working. I will have an updated Spot and inReach PDF working later this weekend.
So get ready and have some fun! I can already hear the drums beating.
Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone.