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.
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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.
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Challenger Log | | |
Captain: | SandyBottom | Class 1, Single Female |
Boat Description: | NDK Explorer 17ft seakayak | |
Fort Desoto | 3/5/2005 | |
CP1, 67 Miles Grande Tours | 3/6/2005 11:53:00 AM | Yes, it is still fun. So much to see without fog. Great weather, wind at our backs. Feel Great! |
CP2, 174 Miles Chokoloskee | 3/8/2005 10:56:00 PM | Times was hard against the tide. 15-20 knot winds, last two hours, 25 knots and waves all in our face. Today was great. Another 45 mile day with tides and wind at our back. Big Marco Pass was a roller coaster. Feeling great. |
CP3, 273 Miles Flamingo | 3/10/2005 10:33:00 PM | Seems to alternate bad days and good days, yesterday bad. Rain and cold all day. Off the water early at Hog Key, on the water late at 11 oclock to dry out. Today sunny with wind at our backs all day. Great team, lots of laughter. Feel good. |
Finish, 303 Miles Key Largo | 3/11/2005 8:33:00 PM | I had hoped to do the Wilderness Waterway this year, but instead I had the best time and most fun I could have imagined. Artic Doc, Bildgepump, DM Toppi, Rubber Ducky, Alaskan Sea Horse, you guys are the best. |
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