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.
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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.
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| Challenger Log | | |
| Captain: | GreyBeard | Class 3, Double Male |
| Crew: | RidgeRunner | |
| Boat Description: | Kruger Cruiser with double Balogh sail rig, veteran of 3 challenges -- Less of a sailboat than the SeaPearl RR used in 2003, but much faster in the calms and with the additional benefit of an experienced partner to share decisions and encouragement. | |
| Fort Desoto | 3/6/2004 | |
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours | 3/7/2004 11:57:00 AM | Adverse winds, thick fog all night with no wind. Paddled all night. |
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee | 3/8/2004 12:24:00 PM | Wild sail, 22 hours from Placida. Greybeard did a great job at helm.
Balough and Kruger gear held up under extreme strain. Ridgerunner was deck monkey. Plenty of sleep underway. |
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo | 3/9/2004 3:17:00 AM | |
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo | 3/9/2004 12:59:00 PM | We had another great sail from Flamingo, at least that's what RidgeRunner says, I slept most of the way. The wind died about 5 miles from the finish giving us a chance to demonstrate the strength of our sailing canoe, its ability to be paddled. GreyBeard |
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