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 2 to 4 days. The distance is 260 to 300 miles depending on your course. This challenge is a qualifier for the Ultimate Florida Challenge.
Challenger Log
Captain: LugnutClass 4, Double Male
Crew: Karank
Boat Name: Oaracle
Boat Description: 20' balanced lug rig with a small cabin, Jim Michalak design.
Fort Desoto3/3/2012Can't wait to see everyone on the beach.
CP1, 68 Miles
Grande Tours
3/4/2012 5:15:00 PMWind in the face followed by wind on the tail - always too much!
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/6/2012 11:59:00 AMSomething for everyone. Nearly flipped at Boca Grande, nearly becalmed at San Carlos Bay, nice run down Pine Island + the coast, bad currents and shoals at Romano + bad winds at Choko.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/7/2012 12:36:00 PM 
Finish, 300 Miles
Key Largo
3/9/2012 12:31:00 AMLots of wind and lots of beating...again. Great partner.