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Watertribe Everglades Challenge winners come in

Photos from the start of the Everglades Challenge courtesy of Bill Turnbull

I think I’m right in saying that the boat above right (Southern Skimmer) was the first across the line after 300 miles in two days, eight hours and 56 inutes. That’s impressive stuff! And I’m impressed also with Lugnut and Root’s progress in their Jim Michalak-designed boat.

Check the results and the forum for more news: http://watertribe.com/

Sadly, the weather has proved too much for quite a few boats, and one or two have suffered damage. Be careful out there everyone…

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The astonishing Watertribe Challenge

Watertribe images from Chuck Leinweber and Bill Turnbull

This is the time each year when I follow the progress of competitors in the Watertribe Challenge – a series of sailing, paddling and rowing race events in the waters around Florida.

I’ve been particularly interested in it in the last couple of years because there have been one or two people involved whom I’ve known personally. And like many other small boat enthusiasts, I’ve also become interested in the activities of one particular Watertribe Challenge racer called Continue reading “The astonishing Watertribe Challenge”