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 2 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: NiteNavigatorClass 2, Double Mixed
Crew: nitesong
Boat Name: Kruger Cruiser
Boat Description: Kruger Cruiser fully covered with spray skirts. capable of sleeping two on board.
Fort Desoto3/7/2009Looking forward to seeing the tribe when we get to Florida.We plan on paddling around in the Glades a couple of weeks before the race just to get acclimated to the warm temperatures.We plan on going through the Everglades in the race.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/7/2009 10:18:00 PMDoing good. Plan on taking a long nap here then starting out very early in the AM.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/9/2009 10:30:00 PMHad a good run today but did get the tide all the way up. Plan opn spending the night here. Going through the WW tomorrow.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/11/2009 9:30:00 AMMade it but we are very tired. Going to take a long nap before we cross Florida Bay.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/12/2009 4:04:00 AMTied with Whitecaps. He showed us the way through the passes. Long day.