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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
A Visual Depiction Of My Travels During The 2014 Everglades Challenge…
The following are screen shots of my SPOT tracking page, showing my route from start to finish. I don’t have my first day’s worth of tracks though, as SPOT only stores them for 7 days. I’ll have to see what … Continue reading
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
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
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
Checkpoint One Pictures…
I was traveling to Fort Myers earlier in the week, and I had a bit of spare time, so I decided to drive over to Cape Haze Marina http://capehazemarina.com/ , the new site of CP-1, to see how things looked. Cape … Continue reading
Checkpoint 1 Has Been Relocated!
About 48 hours ago, Chief posted the following on the WaterTribe forums: We will not be using Grande Tours for CP1 this year. Starting with EC2013 CP1 will be at Cape Haze Marina ( http://capehazemarina.com/ ) along with Hooked On … Continue reading
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
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
Checkpoint One, Everglades Challenge…
Susan and I were in Ft. Myers this weekend for my annual Company Christmas Party. I’m lucky enough to work for a business that has an annual retreat for the weekend for all the employees… in the middle of winter… in … Continue reading
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