"WITHOUT A PADDLE: Racing Twelve Hundred Miles Around Florida By Sea Kayak" by Warren Richey The story of Sharkchow's 2006 participation in the Ultimate Florida Challenge. Coming to a bookstore near you. June 8, 2010. Publisher: St. Martin's Press ISBN: 978-0-312-63076-8 320 pages, $24.99 Due in bookstores and on Amazon.com June 8, 2010.

"The purpose of WaterTribe is to encourage the development of boats, equipment, skills, and human athletic performance for safe and efficient coastal cruising using minimal impact human and wind powered watercraft based on kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats."

~ Chief, February 2000

"A life changing experience."

How far could you go in a small boat? Maybe further than you think.

Upcoming Events - In Order

Ultimate Florida Challenge 2010
1200 Miles and a 40-Mile Portage
Circumnavigate Florida Starting at Fort Desoto
March 6 - April 4, 2010
Equipment Inspection March 5, 2010
Registration Ends: February 15 at noon.

Everglades Challenge 2010
300 Miles, Includes Everglades Canoe Trail Option
Fort Desoto to Key Largo, Florida
March 6-14, 2010
Equipment Inspection March 5, 2010
Registration Ends: February 15 at noon.

Ultra Marathon 2010
67 Miles, Paddle fast - it's a tough deadline.
Fort Desoto to Grande Tours at Boca Grande, Florida
March 6-7, 2010
Equipment Inspection March 5, 2010
Registration Ends: February 15 at noon.