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: RubberDuckyClass 1, Single Male
Boat Description: Nautiraid "Greenlander" MKIII folding kayak w/mid-size Spirit Sail.
Fort Desoto3/5/2005I've been messing around long enough...it's time to finish a complete Challenge!
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/6/2005 12:53:00 PMMade good time paddle-sailing on Saturday on the outside route. Got a little exciting right before sundown. Went inside at Venice. Tide and headwinds against me on Sunday but was okay.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/8/2005 10:50:00 PMHad a wild night last night and to seek shelter. Today started off tough but worked into a good day. Sailing from Marco to Chokoloskee at night was crazy!
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/10/2005 11:20:00 PMYesterday was absolutely miserable with constant rain and cold. Had to put on dry suit to sleep because sleeping bag was wet. Today, though, was about perfect.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/11/2005 6:21:00 PMFlorida Bay was beautiful and a highlight of the trip. Not too eventfull other than a little bushwacking through an overgrown pass at Russell Key. This was one hell of a race, and something I'll never forget. Thanks!