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: SavannahdanClass 4, Double Male
Crew: Paddlemaker
Boat Description: Double-banked, 21 foot cat ketch (Sea Pearl). Oars made by paddlemaker.
Fort Desoto3/4/2006We finished the race in 2004 and we are real pleased to be with you again this year.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/5/2006 2:10:00 AMWe were surfing at 9 knots sometimes. Tough trip from Gasparilla Pass to Grande Tours. Ran aground.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/6/2006 5:40:00 PM 
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/7/2006 5:50:00 PMSteady sailing at 6 knots, following DaveOnCudjoe who we left with at 7 a.m. from Rabbit Key. Kept him in sight all day. Great sail on a following sea.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/9/2006 3:45:00 PMVery pleasant night at the end of the dragover. Another great day sailing. Sea Pearl is comfortable, sturdy, and sea worthy.