WaterTribe Classes:
Class 1 - Expedition Kayaks and Canoes
Class 2 - Racing Kayaks and Canoes
Class 3 - Sailing Kayaks and Canoes
Class 4 - Small Sailboats - (2001-2008) monohulls, cats, tris
Class 4 - Monohull Sailboats - (As of 2009) monohulls
Class 5 - Multihull Sailboats - (As of 2009) cats, tris
Size Filter - All boats must launch from above the
high water mark without outside assistance.
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This Challenge is an expediton style adventure race for kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats. The time limit is 8 days but the winners will do it in 3 to 4 days. The distance is 260 to 300 miles depending on your course.
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| Challenger Log | | |
| Captain: | Wayfarer | Class 1, Single Male |
| Boat Description: | Kruger's Sea Wind with 1 sq m Pacific Action downwind sail. Winter training in Colorado and vicinity (pictures & video): http://www.frii.com/~uliasz/wayfarer | |
| Fort Desoto | 3/6/2004 | I hope to spend some time inside Everglades. |
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours | 3/7/2004 3:41:00 PM | No comment - yet |
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee | 3/10/2004 2:40:00 AM | Full moon sailing! It reminded me of my sailing on the Baltic Sea. Different waters, different boats, but the stars look similar. Next step to CP3: Inside Everglades, arrival to Flamingo: late Thursday night. |
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo | 3/12/2004 6:35:00 AM | Arrived to Everglades one-half day later than planned, so not much video shooting, just paddling. Love to paddle there at night, enjoyed some more tight places cabbage creek, Broad Creek (missed The Nightmare due to low tide), "labyrinth" night. |
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo | 3/13/2004 6:21:00 AM | A lot headwind in Florida Bay as expected, paddling with dolphins along narrow channels, getting tired. Dropping out at Key Largo. |
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