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: DanimalClass 1, Single Male
Boat Description: 16' Prijon Seayak
Fort Desoto3/5/2005 
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/6/2005 1:00:00 AM 
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/8/2005 12:00:00 PMGreat run in Indian Pass. Strong winds/tide against me Monday slowed me down. Be on Wilderness Waterway for three days.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/10/2005 1:15:00 AMWhitewater Bay lived up to its name. Had to hide behind a mangrove for 3 hours. Wild. Waterway was okay - weather kept wild life to a minimum.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/10/2005 11:53:00 AMGreat trip through Wilderness Waterway. Florida Bay crossing was really rough after Manatee Pass. Learned alot from last year's mistakes-better at timing tides, especially good to be back on land. Thanks to Dennise, Leon, Dexter, and Chief for making it work!