| Challengers | Class | Boat Description | Comments |
Chief
(aka Steve Isaac) | NCC2010,
Class 3,
Single Male | My faithful Kruger Dreamcatcher with Tridarka Raider Conversion (TRC). The TRC is class 3 taken to the extreme limits of what is possible. It will be officially announced and available at the NCC2010 event. | I always wanted to be a pirate. |
Meatloaf
(aka Tee Portas) | NCC2010,
Class 4,
Single Male | 20' Sharpie with a few lil extra's to help her scoot along. | Looking forward to my Watertribe Challenge. Will be camp cruising Tinkerbelle along the northern Gulf of Mexico this summer in preparation. |
Jaybird
(aka Jay Smith) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Impex seakayak, hopefully with a sail by race day! | Can't wait! |
KiwiBird
(aka Kristen Greenaway) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Female | NZ Grahame Sisson 5.32m 'Arctic Raider', with PAS | Missed last year's, but for a change got to see everyone launch! |
Mishigama
(aka Gary Hirsch) | NCC2010,
Class 5,
Single Male | Hobie Tandem Island - Red Hibiscus | No Comments |
Sundance
(aka James Connell) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | QCC 700 | Hoping for better weather this year. |
DolphinGal
(aka Kathy Kenley)
Confirmed | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Female | My trusty Nemo. Yes, I bought the boat because it had a fish name ;) | I'm lovin' these challenges and meeting all the amazing and wonderful people in the tribe! |
PassaicPaddler
(aka John Algera) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Wilderness Systems 14' Pungo. | Just finished the Ultra Marathon with my son and ready to go again. Building a 18' cedar strip sea kayak for 2011.:) |
Floatsome
(aka David Schoonmaker) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Most likely Mirage 19 w/ PAS | No Comments |
SeaHawk
(aka Craig Smith) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | P&H Quest | Looking forward to it. My first race. |
SandyBottom
(aka Dawn Stewart) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Not Defined | B&B Grand Diva wooden kayak with PAS | I'm looking for help to manage the challenge and checkpoints so I can do this. |
whitecaps
(aka toby nipper) | NCC2010,
0,
Not Defined | Kruger Seawind, Blough Boss 38 or 32. | May run as a class 2. Not sure yet as I need to learn to paddle better. |
NCMtBeachBoy
(aka Christopher Reed) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Old Town Castine royal blue and sweet to paddle. | Can't wait fot this adventure! |
HoldYourCourse
(aka J.P Ayers) | NCC2010,
0,
Not Defined | Isotope, 16 ft catamaran typical single handed | I got all the bugs worked out. |
PeesInBilgePump
(aka Robert Neely)
and
PrairieDog
(aka Scott Hughes) | NCC2010,
Class 2,
Double Male | Chesapeake Light Craft
Shearwater Double | We're looking forward to sharing our talents with you! |
PaddlePeddler
(aka Paul Shaw) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Current Designs Nomad w/PAS, less gear and lighter crew than last year. | If at first you don't succeed, get a longer boat and train more. |
VarnerCS17
(aka Curt Varner)
and
VarnerCS17
(aka Curt Varner) | NCC2010,
Class 4,
Double Mixed | Core Sound 17 | No Comments |
MovingMermaid
(aka Monica Schandel) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Female | Necky Looksha Sport Sea Kayak | I signed up for what? |
DogPaddler
(aka Brad Thayer) | NCC2010,
Class 3,
Single Male | Seda Amigo kayak configured as a trimaran with Balogh foresail, main, and mizzen. | Looking forward to my first challenge.
Hope we have favorable winds and weather! |
SummitPaddler
(aka David Lyle) | NCC2010,
Class 1,
Single Male | Eddyline Night Hawk 16'
yellow Deck
white bottom | No Comments |
MoonCrab
(aka John Barnes) | NCC2010,
Class 4,
Not Defined | Don't have one yet | No Comments |
maddave440
(aka David Valverde) | NCC2010,
Class 3,
Single Male | sailing kayak schooner with out riggers and hiking boards | I hope I can fit my cappucino machine on board. |
DogsLife
(aka Paul Kral)
Confirmed | NCC2010,
Class 3,
Single Male | 14.5’ Wilderness Systems Woodman. Not a speedster, but makes up in stability for sail carrying capability. | The design and modifications to the boat have been 2/3 of the fun. As my first Challenge I will be happy with a finish… |
KokoPedal
(aka Ray Jones)
and
Sirtackalot
(aka Roy Edwards)
Confirmed | NCC2010,
Class 5,
Double Male | Hobie Adventure Island Tandem | May this be the first of many |
Windreader
(aka Capt. Suz Wallace)
and
Bareback
(aka jewel brann) | NCUM2010,
Class 5,
Double Female | still considering | we hope to pull all the adventure sailors out for this one!! |
NCMtBeachBoy
(aka Christopher Reed) | NCUM2010,
0,
Not Defined | Old Town Castine sweet little paddle master. | I can't wait for this race! |
Ridgerunner
(aka Doug Cameron) | NCUM2010,
Class 3,
Single Male | Kruger Sea Wind with Balogh BOSS sail rig | Can't wait to return. Hope the mosquitoes and tides in the Harlowe Canal are friendly. |
maddave440
(aka David Valverde) | NCUM2010,
0,
Not Defined | sailing kayak | No Comments |
Chief
(aka Steve Isaac) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Single Male | My faithful Kruger Dreamcatcher with Tridarka Raider Conversion (TRC). The TRC is class 3 taken to the extreme limits of what is possible. It will be officially announced and available at the NCC2010 event. | I hope nothing gets in my way. |
mistermoon
(aka John Bell)
and
BrianBoru
(aka Levi Abell) | EC2011,
Class 4,
Double Male | O'Day Daysailer II, 17' "Alobar" | I've wanted to do this ever since I first heard about it five or six years ago. I've resolved that 2011 is it. Being at the start in 2010 has further fueled my enthusiasm. See you on the beach!
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KiwiBird
(aka Kristen Greenaway) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Female | NZ Grahame Sisson 5.32m 'Arctic Raider', with PAS | Too long to wait... |
SirPercival
(aka John Naser)
and
BlackwaterKnight
(aka Kenneth Winders) | EC2011,
Class 4,
Double Male | Wayfarer 16 | This time ! we will finish. See you on the beach. |
Macatawa
(aka Benjamin Algera)
and
NorthernLight
(aka Emily Algera) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Double Mixed | XCR Sailing Canoe designed by Chris Ostlind with roller furling sail and inflatable amas:
http://bensboats.blogspot.com | Anybody want a couple of cute kids for a week? |
DolphinGal
(aka Kathy Kenley) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Female | My trusty Nemo. I'm going to have to paint fish eyes, mouth and fins on it. | OMG is it March '11 yet? Can't wait to begin the adventure! |
Komoniwannashoya
(aka Mark Trumbull) | EC2011,
Class 5,
Single Male | Ultra-fast trimaran which will, with luck, make it off of the beach. | Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more |
Scareman
(aka Brad Lockhart) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Not Defined | Something a bit better than paddling my Seaward Passat Tandem as a solo Captain. Maybe paddle the Passat with 2 paddlers - WHAT A CONCEPT! Maybe a Cetus. | Gotta sell Lok N Lods to pay for EC 2010, then go for it in 2011. Completed the WW in 2010. Going for 2 teeth, Shark and Gator. |
Whale
(aka Bill Whale) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Male | Cuurent Design solstice | No Comments |
kapakahi
(aka brian weber)
and
Boo
(aka Marissa Weber) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Double Mixed | Kruger Cruiser - Sail | Now how to figure out how to make both the NCC 2010 and the EC 2011. Pulling Boo out of school twice a school year may warrant a call to social services! Oh, I work for social services! Dang! |
SandyBottom
(aka Dawn Stewart) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Not Defined | B&B Grand Diva sea kayak with PAS | Regards WaterTribe, I'm a lifer |
sabarob
(aka Robert hurrell)
and
Sabasusan
(aka Susan Hurrell) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Double Mixed | Folbot Greenland 2 with sails | Coming from the tiny Island of Saba in the Caribbean so folding boat the only option.Looking forward to meeting all you intrepid adventures.Hope its not too cold !!! |
SeaFrog
(aka Bob Dalton)
and
knottyhead
(aka robert dalton) | EC2011,
Class 5,
Double Male | 24 foot DOUBLE outrigger sailing canoe. Gary Dierking design, Wa'apa | Re-configured, re-rigged, re-balanced, older, wiser, hopefully warmer. |
seasquirrel
(aka Scott Gosnell)
and
WoodCutter
(aka Michael Monies) | EC2011,
Class 4,
Double Male | Michalak Toon 2 | No Comments |
Sundance
(aka James Connell) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Not Defined | Not sure yet. Maybe the QCC or maybe something new. | Too long to wait. Looking forward tothe NCC and the EC 2011 |
DinkyDhow
(aka James Brunk) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Male | current designs nomad gts | First time. Can't wait! |
TurtleWhisperer
(aka Randy Kroeck) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Single Male | Kruger Sea Wind with Balough Sail rig and PAS rig. | Really looking forward to meeting the "Old Salts" and also sharing the experience with my best friend & "brother". |
Lunete
(aka Nancy Secor-Brunk) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Not Defined | undecided | Looking forward to sharing this adventure with my husband (Dinky Dhow) and friends. |
SailBirdMike
(aka Mike Barnett)
and
Mahealani
(aka Susan Barnett) | EC2011,
Class 5,
Double Mixed | Clarity is a modified-for-expedition-cruising 18' Sailbird trimaran. A perfect vessel for an adventure! | For the Challenge were are building a custom, very low center of effort sailplan, using a square-topped main to keep the sail area of decent size. |
ThisTripIsNecessary
(aka Wade Tarzia) | EC2011,
Class 5,
Single Male | Current plans: 16 foot long/20 inch wide hull, 8 feet total beam single-outrigger sailing canoe, owner designed and built, cat-yawl sail rig, open hull but bottom to be ~6 inches glass-covered closed-cell foam. | Driving down from Connecticut, so logistical difficulties may mean arrival Friday afternoon. |
Ridgerunner
(aka Doug Cameron) | EC2011,
Class 3,
Single Male | Kruger Sea Wind with Balogh BOSS sail rig | No Comments |
IronBob
(aka Robert Finlay)
and
TheJuice
(aka Druce Finlay) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Double Male | SEDA Triumph | We gotta have another shark's tooth. |
WaterBuffalo
(aka Joe Forrester) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Male | 17ft Current Designs Storm GT w/ Pacific Action Sail | Though fickle fortune has deceived me,
She promised me fair and performed but ill,
Of mistress, friends and life bereaved me,
Yet I bear a heart that supports me still.
I'll act with prudence as far as I'm able,
But if success I must never find,
Then come misfortune, I bid thee welcome,
I'll meet thee with an undaunted mind. |
60Grit
(aka Briggs Monteith) | EC2011,
0,
Not Defined | Possibly a super ray 17 but definately some sort of contraption! | Might be sailing a Super ray 17 maybe a Hobie or a prindle but we look forward to doing it in something! |
Seiche
(aka Denny Thorley) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Not Defined | Nigel Foster Legend w/PAS sail | I'm geeked already, let's go! |
DayDreamR
(aka John Kahl) | EC2011,
Class 5,
Single Male | Hobie turbo 14 | First time ! I've seen this adventure twice . Now is the time to have some fun . |
sanddollar
(aka Dennise Mathis) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Female | NDK Explorer Elite with PAS | Teaming up with Dr Kayak again. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the beach. |
DrKayak
(aka Leon Mathis) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Male | Kajak Sport Viviane with PAS | No Comments |
PaddlesWithBeer
(aka Jory Pearson) | EC2011,
Class 1,
Single Male | Kayak of some sort...unsure so far. | Looking forward to it! I'm not sure the vessel yet, but it will be Paddle-powered! |
Chief
(aka Steve Isaac) | UF2012,
Class 3,
Single Male | My faithful Kruger Dreamcatcher with Tridarka Raider Conversion (TRC). The TRC is class 3 taken to the extreme limits of what is possible. It will be officially announced and available at the NCC2010 event. | One more try. |
DolphinGal
(aka Kathy Kenley) | UF2012,
Class 1,
Single Female | Either my Nemo (red-orange) or Impulse (black), with PAS or similar and lots of prayers to Njord, Aeolus,and all other good wind gods. | I can't wait for the adventure!!! Is it time yet? Is it time yet? Snore's Hill - if I ignore it will it go away? |
ManitouCruiser
(aka Mark Przedwojewski) | UF2012,
Class 3,
Single Male | #42 Kruger Sea Wind
Balogh BatWing 38
BOSS
PAS | I'm sure I will need to lose some weight come 2012, no better way to do it than with a quick trip around Florida! |
CrazyRussian
(aka Vladimir Eremeev) | UF2012,
Class 5,
Single Male | It will be a catamaran.
I'm considering all option yet, I'm not sure if it will be "hard" or "soft" hulls.
Most likely, just for the sake of my tribal name, I'll get new boat from Russia.
I have fall back option of my "Ugly Duckling" who is ready as ever for another round... | why miss solid excuse for skipping work for a month. |
Whale
(aka Bill Whale) | UF2012,
Class 1,
Single Male | Kruger Dreamcatcher | No Comments |
SandyBottom
(aka Dawn Stewart) | UF2012,
Class 1,
Single Female | Kruger DreamCatcher #2, researching other class1 sail ideas, and with tiny folding bike | Sounds like the best weight loss diet I can think of :) |
sanddollar
(aka Dennise Mathis) | UF2012,
Class 1,
Single Female | 18 ft kayak with PAS | Leon thinks if he paddles around Florida with me I will forget about hiking the Applachian Trail. |
DrKayak
(aka Leon Mathis) | UF2012,
Class 1,
Single Male | 19 ft Kayak with PAS | Guess I have to do it again! |
SewSew
(aka Randy Smyth) | UF2012,
Class 5,
Single Male | Sizzor will return for the sailing portion, a 21' carbon trimaran. For the rivers and portage I'm building a 200" sit on top named 'River Madness' | Can I learn to paddle in time for the start?? |
Pelican
(aka Nick Hall) | UF2012,
Class 5,
Not Defined | Most likely a Hobie AI. | Going with a lighter boat to avoid the portaging issues I encountered in 2010. |