About Spot
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Since SPOT is required this year, there are several possibilities, first you may rent one, one of the rental
Services can be found at http://www.lowergear.com/product.php?id=261 For help with the below process, please contact Hobie Collins, SPOT Organizer at 502-541-2421 or email at hobartcollins@bellsouth.net Once you have purchased your SPOT Tracker you must sign up on-line with SPOT for the basic service plan. (https://login.findmespot.com/spot-main-web/activation/index.html) plus the additional “Track Progress” plan that enables your unit to provide continuous tracking. The steps are: Purchase Tracking Whether you are new to SPOT and activating your SPOT for the first time or you are a current SPOT owner, it is easy to add Track Progress to your Basic Plan Service. New Users: Simply purchase Track Progress during the registration process. Current Customers: Log into your account, go to the MY SPOT Device tab and simply add the Track Progress Service to the SPOT unit of your choice. This will automatically add the Track Progress Services to your selected SPOT Messenger and charge the credit card on file. This Service will be prorated so you only have one renewal date for all your services. Set up a Shared Page While logged into your account: Go to the Shared Pages tab and select Create Shared Page. Follow the quick, easy steps. You should confirm that the unit is tracking by turning your unit on and pressing the “Footprint” button, then click on your shared URL and look at the data on the left side of the tracking page. If you see multiple track messages every 10 to 15 minutes you are tracking. If you only see one single track message then you either forgot to hit the “Footprint” button on the tracker or you did not select the “Track Progress” option when you set up your account with SPOT. Send the Shared URL to Bone Island Regatta Send your URL with your boat name in the subject line to gap4737@aol.com To complete the process with Bone Island Regatta to prepare you for race tracking you need to:
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