[ricki]

Tons of folks have done the race from Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale, its fun. Need to work up to it a bit but it isn't that bad. Helps to be used to waves. Start doing longer downwinders now and look for waves this season. Riding at Jupiter in typical conditions once in a while could help too. Need to get past that fishing pier even if it is near onshore with a good shore break. Of course, I've never raced in it, just cruised. Still, done it three times, it was a blast each time. After coming in near the front of the pack last time, Kent jumped on his board and did another 30 miles riding back home in Miami!? Only a 90 mile run for fun in a day. Hope Neil pulls it off again.