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: pelicanClass 3, Single Male
Boat Name: Pelican Sea Wind
Boat Description: Kruger Sea Wind with Balogh sail and Boss plus Hobie Mirage pedal drive.
Fort Desoto3/5/2005Very much looking forward to roomier and more comfortable Sea Wind. Pedals don't add much speed over paddle, but option of using leg muscles will be a huge benefit on the long stretches. Making no plans except to follow the path of least resistance, although I do intend to take the wilderness waterway to Flamingo.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/5/2005 9:48:00 PMOutstanding run down the outside. Wind and Seas were right where I wanted them. Hopefully, more of same on Sunday.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/7/2005 9:35:00 PMAwesome day, Kruger is too comfortable. I slept in it on a beach last night. I didn't awaken til 6:30. Feeling great. Took it easy and stopped to take pictures along the way. Plus ate lunch at a WaterTribe restaurant on Marco River. Strong head winds for last two hours.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/10/2005 10:25:00 PMLeft cp2 at 12:03 AM. I had a devil of a time getting out in the dark and rain. Came outside and slept 2 hours on Pavilion Key after crashing into the sand bar.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/11/2005 5:42:00 PM