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: | Lugnut | Class 4, Double Male |
Crew: | ChuckTheDuck | |
Boat Name: | Oaracle | |
Boat Description: | Jim Michalak-designed Frolic2, a leeboard, balanced lug rigged 20 footer. Five foot beam, draws only a few inches with leeboard up, and has a small cabin, Weighs 300-350 pounds empty. | |
Fort Desoto | 3/4/2006 | After getting lost in the fog in the 2004 EC and not being able to make the 2005 event, we're looking forward to 2006. Duckman (Chuck Leinweber of Duckworks Magazine duckworksmagazine.com) will be crew, with Wingnut as backup and ground support. |
CP1, 67 Miles Grande Tours | 3/4/2006 10:42:00 PM | Very boisterous sailing, we came in Stump Pass, great crew!
Can't sail upwind on shoals :) |
CP2, 174 Miles Chokoloskee | 3/6/2006 2:40:00 PM | |
CP3, 273 Miles Flamingo | 3/7/2006 9:30:00 PM | Lively sailing down the Gulf and around the capes. Indian Key Pass to East Cape in 8.5 hours, 2 near broaches. Wow! |
Finish, 303 Miles Key Largo | 3/8/2006 6:57:00 PM | Last day. Shortest and maybe hardest. Onlly had to get out & push at Jimmy Pass. Left Flamingo at 7:29. |
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