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: sirbobsalotClass 4, Double Male
Crew: beerslayer
Boat Name: NorseBoat
Boat Description: 17.5 foot traditional design (Chuck Payne), composite construction, tandem rowing and sailing vessel. Details available @Norseboat.com.
Fort Desoto3/5/2005Everglades Challenge 2004 was completed in hull #1. 2005 will be entered with which ever boat is available out of production at that time. Stock boat, no enhancements.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours		3/5/2005 9:43:00 PMNice down wind sail with many Class 3 & 4 boats in sight for most of the day.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee		3/7/2005 12:00:00 AMFantastic night, dolphins dancing in the moonlight, gators grunting in the mangroves, followed the glittering golden path of the moon last night. Have not seen any WaterTribers. Bob, did we take a wrong turn? On to CP3.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo		3/8/2005 1:10:00 AMSome light air sailing the way too much. Rode in a final four hour adrenaline rush trying to beat around Cape Sable. (They were out of here at 3:00 a.m.)
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo		3/8/2005 10:09:00 AMEnjoyed 05 even better than 04! Had everything down wind, upwind, rowing lots. View of other participants throughout trip. Lots of work but better provisions, equipment and more functional boat.