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: ChiefClass 3, Single Male
Boat Name: HulPaTeChobee
Boat Description: Kruger Dreamcatcher with Balogh Sail and BOSS. Also, able to catamaran with another Dreamcatcher as part of an ad hoc team.
Fort Desoto3/6/2004The plan is for a 6 day cruise. I'll get 4 REM cycles every night and still arrive in time for the party on Saturday.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/7/2004 5:02:00 PMThe slowest 68 miles that I have ever done. Heading back out tonight, directly from Boca Grand to Indian Key.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/8/2004 6:30:00 PMThis has been the most exhillarating sailing day in my life. Endless surfing at over 10 knots with only a couple of near broaches. And it was fun to scare the Bejesus out of ManitouCruiser.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/9/2004 7:05:00 PMAnother great day in a Challenge. Good wind almost the whole way. ManitouCruiser is a great partner.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/10/2004 5:07:00 AMWell, we went a bit faster than my original plan. Along about Placida Mark and I decided to turn it on and go fast. After two of the slowest days of paddling ever, we had two of the fastest days sailing ever. The catamaraned Dreamcatchers or Sea Winds with a Balogh rig is THE way to go for class 3.