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 small boats. 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: PelicanClass 3, Single Male
Boat Description: Tandem Hobie Mirage
Fort Desoto3/8/2003Taking the Wilderness Waterway.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/9/2003 11:55:00 AMGot within 7 miles at 0300AM and decided to catch some sleep. Boat is smaller than Ocean Kayaks. I am very wet being a sit on top. Boat is performing flawlessly.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/11/2003 5:25:00 PMRough Sunday with a capsize thanks to a large boats wake. Hobie Mirage is performing flawlessly in all conditions. If she was a woman, I'd want her to have my child.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/13/2003 12:30:00 PMTried to sleep in the kayak last night, but dolphin and mosquitoes kept me awake. Mind, body, spirit, and boat are holding up fine. Although will spend the night (here) before final leg.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/14/2003 6:32:00 PMAwesome event. Thanks Chief for doing an outstanding job. And thanks to Jimmy at Tackle Shack for all the support. The Hobie Mirage is a serious boat - not just for rivers.