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: lugnutClass 4, Double Male
Crew: Root
Boat Name: Oaracle
Boat Description: A 20-foot long by 5-foot beam Jim Michalak Frolic2 design. Balanced lug sail & single leeboard. Entrant in 2004 and finisher in 2006&7.
Fort Desoto3/1/2008Wingnut (our shore contact) says we're to go go go!, but maybe this is the year to relax. Looking forward to seeing all the new boats on the beach. And hoping for a following wind in Florida Bay!
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/2/2008 1:26:00 AMBit of everything, calm and strong winds came in Venice inlet at 8.9 rowed 1 1/2 hours in morning surfed at in the afternoon
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/3/2008 10:25:00 AMHard on the wind most of the way from Placida
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/5/2008 3:50:00 PM 
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/6/2008 3:41:00 AMGreaT day in Florida Bay with fair winds and tide plus dolphine escort in Tin can Best day of EC 2008despite late calms