SPOT will have an exciting new announcement at the Ft. Lauderdale (FL) Boat Show taking place October 29 – November 2. In addition, SPOT Ambassador Captain Jose Wejebe, an expert in marine adventure and host of two of the hottest fishing shows – Spanish Fly and Saltwater Sundays on ESPN 2 – will be available on Friday, October 30 at SPOT booth 3057-3058 in the Broward County Convention Center for a meet and greet and autograph signing. Jose will talk about his marine travel adventures highlighting his fishing techniques and adventure experiences. Jose uses the best gear including the SPOT, the world’s first Satellite GPS Messenger – he will be sharing his tips on what is in his tackle box. Don’t miss it if you can make it! For more info on Jose Wejebe, visit http://www.spanishflytv.com/

Purchase a SPOT Personal Tracker (SPOT-1, first generation unit) from October 29, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and be eligible to redeem a $50 mail-in rebate. Complete details and form available here: www.findmespot.com/holiday. New reduced prices on the device that has helped initiate hundreds of rescues and send millions of peace-of-mind messages worldwide make this the best offer ever for buying a SPOT unit!

To help you stay more engaged in everything going on with SPOT, we’re adding content and news bites all of the time to our Facebook and twitter pages. We already have a lot of customers commenting on the content we’ve been adding as well as posting cool stuff that they are doing while using their SPOT devices. And of course, if you haven’t yet checked out www.SPOTadventures.com, get ready! It’s the easiest way to stream your live map and create amazing adventure stories with photos and stories.

We’re going to do some giveaways starting soon for signing up and checking out our Facebook, twitter and SPOT Adventures pages! The giveaway will consist of various items given away each week such as cases, t-shirts, mounts, books and units signed by celebrities—all culminating with a grand prize giveaway of a new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger with service. Stay tuned for the official terms and conditions of the giveaway starting November 2, 2009!

The Get Out More Tour cruises across the country presenting on the hottest gear in the outdoor industry. Check out this incredible destination they presented at, the Pisgah National Forest. The Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is proud to be home of the cradle of American Forestry.

In early September, we launched an easier to navigate website to help you better understand our products and services. At the same time, we created a more consistent look between your My Account login and the website. If you haven’t been around for a few weeks or haven’t logged into your account (Hey guys, don’t forget, SPOT can be a part of your year around activities!), check it out at www.findmespot.com. Click on My Account to access your SPOT account. Here you’ll find easier to use toolbars and status updates. Don’t forget to keep your profile and contact information, including billing, always up to date.