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.
The Innaugural WaterTribe Cruising 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: VanManClass 4, Single Male
Boat Description: Expedition 14.5 sailing dinghy, fitted out for cruising.
Fort Desoto3/5/2001Broke a Mast and repaired it. Is ahead of the Kayakers.
CP1, 72 Miles
Cayo Costa
3/6/2001 4:22:00 PMSpending the evening with sea kayakers on Cayo Costa. Too much wind on this surfing safari. Capsized 3 times. Dismasted once. STILL IN IT!
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/8/2001 12:45:00 PM60 plus nautical miles yesterday Major surfing session from Sanibel to Marco Island. Capsized by breaker on the bar, NO DAMAGE.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/9/2001 2:30:00 PMCame in againist tide and wind. Road seabreeze down to Mid Cape. Arrived 12:30 am, mostly a row in from there.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/10/2001 2:15:00 PMArrived and wondering...where are my dry clothes? First place finish in class 4. First place overall. Granted "Elder" status in the tribe.