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Everglades Challenge 2015 Beach Walk Videos
This year, I was a pre-challenge inspector, checking out the gear and vessels of those WaterTribers who have not yet completed a Challenge (once you complete a challenge, you can self-certify that you have all the required gear and your … Continue reading
The Fun Of Aging…. NOT!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted (I know, I say that a lot!), but I’ve been having a bit of a medical mystery going on, which has slowed me down. Originally, it was either an allergic reaction, or something … Continue reading
Tagged cabin, challenge, Clarity, deck, everglades challenge, keel, leeboard, trimaran
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Decisions and Revisions…
There has been much going on around here lately, including the move back to New Port Richey from Tampa, but things are settling in, so I’ve started to get on track for the 2014 Everglades Challenge. The first step has … Continue reading
Feeding Children Everywhere is on Facebook
Feeding Children Everywhere, the social charity I have been supporting, is on Facebook, and is almost at 5000 ‘likes’. Please consider going to their page and liking it… and while you are there, check it out… maybe make a donation … Continue reading
SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 3):
This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach. But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 3 … Continue reading
Feeding Children Everywhere Meals… Keeping Warm On A Cold Boat!
One of the most critical needs for an adventure challenge such as the Everglades Challenge is maintaining proper nutrition and hydration. There are various ways to ensure you get proper nutrition, but my choice has always been to try and keep … Continue reading
SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 2):
This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach. But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 2 … Continue reading
Speck Tater’s View of the Watertribe 2013 Everglades Challenge
Here are some great photos and a nice writeup from WaterTriber Speck, who watched this years event through the lens of a camera, hence the Speck Tater moniker! http://www.tropicalboating.com/2013/03/speck-taters-view-of-the-watertribe-2013-everglades-challenge Also of note: Part 2 of my 2013 Everglades Challenge writeup … Continue reading
SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 1):
This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach. But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 1 I … Continue reading
Bail Me Out!!!
One thing that HAD to be changed on Discovery was the original bailer. AMF used the Sunfish bailer on both the Puffer and the 16′ Sunbird, and it’s just not the greatest bailer design out there. It doesn’t retract, it’s made of plastic, … Continue reading
A Hairy Plan…
Yep… part of the planning for an adventure like the Everglades Challenge is grooming & hygiene. To that end, being a guy, I have the distinct advantage of being able to cut my hair short. Really short. Women can do … Continue reading
Feeding Children Everywhere is AWESOME!
This is going to be a pretty short post (with lots of pictures). Those who know me know that I’m pretty verbose, but I’m almost at a loss for words. It’s a pretty powerful thing indeed to see 600 or … Continue reading
Feeding Children Everywhere Everglades Challenge Press Release…
January 28, 2013 Contact Person: Allison Riggs Feeding Children Everywhere For Immediate Release 813.389.3178 … Continue reading
WaterTribe Everglades Challenge Press Release…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2013 OVER 100 BOATS TO COMPETE IN WATERTRIBE EVERGLADES CHALLENGE AND ULTRA MARATHON A 300-mile adventure race for small boats paddling and sailing from Tampa Bay to Key Largo in 8 days or less. On Saturday, … Continue reading
A Splice Of Life… (or: Hello Blisters, My Old Friends…)
Like a curmudgeonly old friend you like more than you let on, the bite of Marlow #4 whipping twine has been nipping at my digits, especially my right little finger, as I whip the ends of the main halyard, sheet, … Continue reading
Progress…
Things are moving on nicely… I’ve got the holes cut for the inspection ports (three of them, all clear so I can see into them without opening them), I have the bowsprit figured out, and I’ve got all the reinforcements … Continue reading
Where Am I? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going??
With apologies to both Admiral Stockdale and to those who take the basic philosophical questions of life seriously, I have to decide how I’m going to locate myself during the Challenge. I have an older, reliable, and somewhat irritating handheld … Continue reading
Tagged Borg, challenge, Discovery, everglades challenge, nexus 7
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Recovery and Reflections….
“Sixteen days have now passed since I finished the 2012 Ultimate Florida Challenge. I no longer sleep paddle. Lisa no longer leaves the bathroom light on to remind me that I am not in the woods and that we do … Continue reading
Tagged challenge, everglades, UFC, ultimate challenge, watertribe, whale
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Whale and Riverslayer have Finished the 2012 Ultimate Florida Challenge!
Today, on the 30th of March 2012, just after 12:30 PM, Whale and Riverslayer finished the Ultimate Florida Challenge, and brought the event to a close. Over 27 days paddling against the elements, the distance, the fatigue, and, of course, … Continue reading
Tagged challenge, riverslayer, UFC, ultimate challenge, watertribe, whale
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Day of the Mosquito(Magnet)?
As of 5:30 this morning, MosquitoMagnet is either on, or just off the shore at Hernando Beach. Paddling through the night, in variable winds and seas shows the skill and determination of one currently well-traveled paddler. And after 1000 miles … Continue reading
EC 2012 Report: Justanothersailor and Atwitsend
One of the first boats to make it to CP2 was the Hobie 18 Magnum sailed by Justanothersailor and Atwitsend. They, like Bumpy and Machoman on the Tornado blasted in speedily on what are essentially beach cats, and not expedition … Continue reading
Checkpoint Choko – The Deadline Looms…
Tomorrow at 10 AM, CP-2 at Chokoloskee closes. Any WaterTribers arriving after that will receive a DNF, unless dispensation has been issued by Chief. I’m going to post Chief’s decision here: “The CP2 deadlines are not being extended. This is because we … Continue reading
Overnight Events at CP-2…
SewSew arrived safely at CP-2 at 8:58 PM, after a voyage of considerable, er, interest. Randy had halyard and roller furling issues, and managed to find the biggest seas so far in the Challenge, while at the same time running out of wind … Continue reading
Bumpy and Machoman have cleared CP-2
Bumpy and Machoman arrived on their Tornado catamaran at 12:19AM. After adding some clothes layers and exclaiming their happiness that there was actually enough water to sail in, they departed at 12:56AM. We are now awaiting Justanothersailor, who should be … Continue reading
Checkpoint Choko – Sunday Sundown Showdown…
It’s been windy, wet, and wild first day and a half for all the intrepid WaterTribers out there braving the elements. With an official weather hold announced, CP-1 will be kept open until tomorrow around noon. We don’t know yet … Continue reading
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