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: WizardClass 1, Single Male
Boat Description: 13.5' x 28" Rob Royoid decked canoe with downwind lug rig.
Fort Desoto3/5/2005An easy going relaxed-fit boat, safe & comfortable but not real fast. My usual style is long days at an easy pace.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/5/2005 10:18:00 PMOne spectacular day! Light N to NW wind, paddle-sailed all the way. Good speed for little effort. Proceding inside.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/7/2005 4:18:00 PMNice sail in choppy sea outside from Sanibel to Gordon Pass. Slow today with light headwinds. Continuing via Wilderness Waterway in two days.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/8/2005 11:12:00 PMLong night chasing waterway markers with a flashlight. Rain and wind today. SaltyFrog caught me at Coot Bay, paddled in together. Sleep next.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/9/2005 4:08:00 PMIs this where the party is? Now that's the way to finish up a Challenge. Winds 20-25 NE, long wet slog with rain showers. Most fun paddling and sailing in a long time.