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: SnoreBringGatorClass 1, Single Male
Boat Name: Perseverance
Boat Description: NW Discover. She's sporting a new gel coat and some mods to make her a little more comfortable.
Fort Desoto3/6/2004 
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/7/2004 7:25:00 AMI have had tough days in the kayak but can't remember when. Wind in face crossing Tampa Bay. Front hatch failed, sleeping bag full of water, paddling all night.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/9/2004 9:55:00 PMThanks to Emily and Heidi for helping me get up from sleeping. Big waves, six feet in gulf. Really gets your heart going!
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/11/2004 4:23:00 PMLooks like wind will die down so....Key Largo for breakfast? Slack is a great ad hoc partner, nice having a second opinion when navigating.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/12/2004 9:34:00 AMThanks to the Lord for another safe run. Thanks to my wife for allowing me to remain a large child. Thanks to the Chief, SaltyFrog and volunteers for a great event. Finally, thanks to Slackjack -- without him the night crossing of Florida Bay would have been impossible. Slack -- you da man.