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SpecialK and Waterstrider just arrived at the Finish!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be hit/run into a dolphin in a kayak?!?!? Nope…me neither!! Honestly, I didn’t even know that could happen Apparently teenage dolphins swim like teenage kids drive! Pelican and Sandpiper (Dad and Jack) were cruising along at 3-4 knots with a dolphin hanging by the boat and playing. Next thing the know/hear was a HUGE BANG/THUD and a curious dolphin tried to become one with the boat! Of course MY first question was, “Is the dolphin OK?!?!” The answer is yes, dolphin and humans are all good. Boat needed some repairs, said dolphin busted one of the amas. Thankfully it didn’t slow them down too much and they were able to continue taking advantage of the wind while they had it! I can’t wait to hear the full story on this when they are finished!!

Bustedrudder in at 8:50pm. Had some harsh words for conditions on Joe River and weather in general.




DreamOn made it into CP3 at 8:50PM. Interesting day, he says. His outrigger detached off of Middle Cape but he was able to beach and make repairs. Enjoying cold water and hot ramen now, planning his day tomorrow.

HalfBaked and eReader are here at Key Largo

NowWeTryItMyWay and CountryRoads and YellowDog are here!

kayakvagabond is in at CP3, relaxing and planning for a finish tomorrow. He’s becoming a pro at fixing rudder cables!




EpicGiant is in at CP3. He and Kayakvagabond traveled together from Chokoloskee

heavilyladen and sonofasonofasailor are in at CP3. They were the first arrivals having done the Wilderness Waterway - in their Hobie TI.

Shew!These guys are intense! Came flying in at 0815 under the radar. Tracker not working. Got water, weather update and ready to dash. LRock and KimStrong. Fully suited up with crash helmets and all the right gear. Focused!

Bustedrudder (OneEyedJake), Kayakvagabond and EpicGiant are headed across Florida Bay. 0900. Wind is still up.

CP 2 (0909hrs)- Clewless and Prospector heading to Rabbit Key; staging for tomorrow’s hopeful North Northwest breeze to CP3.