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 2 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: KiwiBirdClass 1, Single Female
Boat Name: KiwiBird
Boat Description: NZ Grahame Sisson 5.32m 'Arctic Raider', with PAS
Fort Desoto3/7/2009Just seems too long to wait...
CP1, 67 Miles
Grande Tours
3/8/2009 10:50:00 AMBit tired, but good day and a half. Off again very shortly.
CP2, 174 Miles
Chokoloskee
3/10/2009 4:40:00 PMGreat time. Came in on tide. Thank goodness. Off to wilderness waterway.
CP3, 273 Miles
Flamingo
3/12/2009 10:10:00 PMTides always again. Quite a slog down Joe River.
Finish, 303 Miles
Key Largo
3/13/2009 4:45:00 PMBit of a slog all day, but great race as always. Excellent adventure & holiday.