WaterTribe Challenger Log Book

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.
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.
Challenger Log
Captain: pelicanClass 3, Single Male
Boat Description: Kruger Sea Wind with Hobie Mirage pedal drive.
Fort Desoto3/4/2006May substitute a smaller Spirit or Pacifica sail for the Balogh system for more efficient use of space and to slow the boat down.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/5/2006 1:30:00 AMBroke steering cable at 18:00 near Stump Pass. Limped in. Will make repairs in the AM. Apart from that, feeling great!
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/7/2006 5:00:00 AM 
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/8/2006 7:30:00 PMReally kicked up in the Gulf yesterday. Bent pedal drive on a sandbar. Had to make repairs. Took time out to get pictures as well. Good sleep last night.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/10/2006 8:30:00 AM