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An essay on bearing defeat without losing the passion March 15, 2021 | Windsurfing A spell was cast on Anthony Vandenberg as he attempted to complete the 2021 WaterTribe Everglades Challenge. This time, blame it on the bull manatees. Bermuda Boy once gave everything he had, but luck is not on his side. The veteran marathon windsurfer will have to wait for 2022 to try and finish the 300-mile sailing adventure along the Florida coastline, from Fort De Soto s East Beach to Key Largo. This year, he threw in the towel after only 101 miles of adventures and misadventures. Here s what happened, in his own words. ....