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 small boats. 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: TurtleClass 1, Single Male
Boat Description: Yellow Kevlar/Graphite Eddyline Falcon 18'
Fort Desoto3/8/2003Taking the Wilderness Waterway
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/9/2003 12:30:00 PMLots of lost time to make up. Feeling good. Love to Kathy, Andrew, & Michael.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/12/2003 7:00:00 AMBeautiful paddle behind Keewayden. Feeling good. Flamingo here we come. Planning 3 - maybe 2 days to CP4. Manatees, bald eagles, glowing night waters, spectacular! Love to Kathy, Andrew and Michael. XOXOXO
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/13/2003 3:30:00 PMYeah Baby! We can almost smell the finish line. Need sleep. Pray for minimal wind and cooler temps. Will listen to weather report to decide when to push on. Love Kathy, Andrew, and Michael.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/14/2003 2:08:00 PMWhew! What a journey.