Saturday, March 5, 2011

EC 2011 - Update 7



7:40am EST
It would appear that the sailboats hauled butt off the beach; we are 40 minutes into the race, tri's, cats out front heading outside to blue water and looking for a blow... many were still on the beach or launching.
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As you look at the challenge viewer (click here) you can zoom in and out and float the curser over a picture and/or and scull and crossbones to see who's who and how fast they are going; you will need to regenerate the challenge view periodically to get the most current view.
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Chief had a nice send off to all participants - The Eleventh Annual Everglades Challenge and Ultra Marathon will start at 07:00 this morning. After inspection day, I have to say I was blown away by this group of adventure boaters. They were all well prepared and ready to go. more...
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8:30am EST
Good information and pictures at the Log of Spartina (great looking boat too): click here
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The Capt'n

1 comment:

John A. Algera said...

Got a few good pics of Ben & Emily launching...if you want them email me at jaalgera@juno.com to let me know where to send them. Grandpa Passaic Paddler