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. This challenge is a qualifier for the Ultimate Florida Challenge.
Challenger Log
Captain: RidgerunnerClass 4, Double Male
Crew: Greybeard
Boat Name: Core Sound 20
Boat Description: Core Sound 20, 20 foot cat ketch designed by double EC winner Graham Byrnes, curently under construction in my shop.
Fort Desoto3/1/2008A year's layoff to heal an injured shoulder has made me even more eager. Every year is great fun and full of new friends and of wonder at and respect for the sea and Mother Nature.
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/1/2008 10:22:00 PMGB a liitle sea sick from big waves we'll keep going
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/3/2008 10:19:00 AMFast wet reach from Placida to Marco. Then beating all the way, slept 8 hrs at Indian Key
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/5/2008 1:37:00 AM 
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/5/2008 12:01:00 PMFinished!