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. This challenge is a qualifier for the Ultimate Florida Challenge.
Challenger Log
Captain: WizardClass 4, Single Male
Boat Name: Sand Flea
Boat Description: 8' minimum coastal cruiser.
Fort Desoto3/3/2007Going against the escalating armaments race of bigger & faster boats, I'll continue my tradition of bringing a smaller & funnier looking boat than the year before. What's the rush, anyway?
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/3/2007 11:10:00 PMA fast day for a slow boat. NE 18-20 knots, gray and cool. Continueing inside.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/5/2007 12:15:00 PMBreezy & fast, spent nigh near Goodland. Low water mud at CP2 landing. Moving on to Whitewater Bay. ETA CP3 tomorrow.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/6/2007 10:35:00 AMFast sailing, Whitewater Bay was all white. Moving on before wind veers.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/7/2007 10:51:00 AMHung out at Dump Key for 7 hours due to headwinds. Very breeze today ending up E 15-18. Slow but satisfying ending to a fast trip.