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: ManitouCruiserClass 3, Single Male
Boat Description: Kruger Dreamcatcher catamaraned with another Kruger Dreamcatcher for sleeping or sailing.
Fort Desoto3/6/2004 
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/7/2004 5:02:00 PMHeadwind - against the tide - susnburned - sore shoulders - very tired. Pressing on for another sleepless nite. Only 240 miles to go.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/8/2004 6:30:00 PMHuge crazy crossing from Sanibel Island to Marco. Adrenaline kept me awake, prayers kept me alive. Chief gave me first hand lesson on why we carry epirbs. Kruger catamaran awesome. If you don't have one, get it soon. Pressing on to Flamingo. 110 miles to go to finish.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/9/2004 7:05:00 PMAnother comfy day of sailing. Paddled only 5 miles out of 70. Chief has been a great ad hoc team mate. From here its every man for himself. Paddle, paddle, paddle.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/10/2004 5:07:00 AMBy far my most adventurous challenge. We pushed every limit on Verlen's intended use of his design. The Kruger Cruiser and Dream Catcher handled just about everything this Florida Coast dished out these past few days. Thanks to all involved in WaterTribe for giving the chance for us all to test ourselves and our techniques. Great job Team Kruger.