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: alaskanseahorseClass 1, Single Male
Fort Desoto3/6/2004i am not positive what boat i will be using for the race.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/7/2004 1:51:00 AMWind in our faces for crossing. New boat and poor fit. Lots of fog at night. Very tired, great fun!!!
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/9/2004 10:05:00 PMBlisters on my butt killing me. Cold, wet but had an awesome ride in surf today.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/11/2004 4:23:00 PMI am not paddling any farther so I am happy! Great experience, great folks and great to have made it this far. Chief's note: He changed his mind and is pressing on through the pain. A true WaterTriber spirit.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/14/2004 8:33:00 AMRough finish especially when I thought my paddling was over for this trip. Thanks to the Dawns for the company. Big wind & waves in our faces, slept in our kayaks lashed to mangrove. Lots of mosquitos but beautiful scenery & great to finally arrive!