2019 EC - Class 2 Roster and Discussion

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2019 EC - Class 2 Roster and Discussion

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Started 2 months ago by MicroTom
Latest reply from Deerfly

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MicroTom
Key Master

I am excited to be in class 2 next year but more excited to see all of the early entries. This should be fun.

So who is racing for time? Who is racing to finish? Who is just cruising????

13 entries so far but no Beav or KayakVagabond.......

Calypso (aka Mary Mangiapia), Single Female, My trusty Epic 18x sport named Lotus, "I learn something new every time I do this."

Conchistador (aka Scott Baste), Single Male, 16’ custom designed SUP by the legendary Florida shaper Ricky Carrol, "See you on the beach! Hoping for less wind this time."

deerfly (aka eric kanitz), Single Male, NorthWind - Jem Watercraft strip build, "first tribe event and paddling home made boat, writing "key largo" on my forehead now..."

Dusk2Dawn (aka Keith Fowler), Single Male, Stellar S18, "Started thinking of the next one the moment the last one ended. Should I seek professional help?"

Fishman (aka Kurt Fisher), Single Male, No Description Given, No Comments

GypsyPaddler (aka Gil Hidalgo), Single Male, TBD, "Die worn out, not rusted out!"

IronBob (aka Robert Finlay) and TheJuice (aka Druce Finlay) Double Male, The Black Boat, "Once more into the fray..."

Katamount (aka Kirsten Corcoran), Single Female, 18' kayak, "I WILL see you in Key Largo ;-)"

Knotsynced (aka Geoffrey Chambers), Single Male, CD Extreme, No Comments

MicroTom (aka Tom Dyll), Single Male, Savage River Falcon, "New boat, new class, new adventure"

OneEyedJake (aka Andy Bartley), Class 2, Single Male, Seaward Ascente', No Comments

StripBuilder (aka John Craun), Single Male, Strip built sea kayak, "I hope the red tide clears up!"

ToHoTim (aka Timothy Finkenbinder ) , Single Male, Pilgrim Expedition - 17' (subject to change), "I can not, not do it!"

Posted 2 months ago #
BeaV
Member

Hi MicroTom,

Yup I haven't committed yet. Concentrating on and distracted by the upcoming Minnesota events and will have to survive that first.

I will say this about the EC, last year's goal of catching a python went unfulfilled.

Posted 2 months ago #
KayakVagabond
Member

Haven't decided if I'm entering class 1 or 2. If class 2 it would be soley to avoid those blasphemous sails. Maybe we need a class 1a SAIL, class 1b NO SAIL, and leave class 2 for the actual high performance racing designs (skis, narrow racing kayaks, etc). Probably not enough "true class 2" to split it up, however.

Greg

Posted 2 months ago #
Deerfly
Member

BeaV wrote:

Hi MicroTom,

Yup I haven't committed yet. Concentrating on and distracted by the upcoming Minnesota events and will have to survive that first.

I will say this about the EC, last year's goal of catching a python went unfulfilled.

beav, the slithery invaders may have been tipped off about your knoiff and your intentions...

Posted 2 months ago #
Deerfly
Member

Tom,

I flip flop all the time between the idea of going hard or just being happy to finish. As a first timer, its all fantasy anyway. I think I need a few extended coastal trips for the reality of what completing the EC entails to sink in. After a few multi day trips I'll either be inspired to train harder or just be content to find a way to get to the finish before the tardy bell rings. And you know me, if I happen on to some rolling tarpon along the way I may get distracted...

Another angle you may not know yet either is Trey has expressed some interest in doing the EC with me. If he does the training runs and still wants to do the EC we will most likely pace ourselves together to enjoy the ride as much as possible with the idea of getting to KL in time too, but quality father son time will prevail.

Close to wrapping up the build after clear coat fiasco, will be calling to plan some training missions soon...

Posted 2 months ago #
MicroTom
Key Master

I updated my post. 13 entries in Class 2 right now. Its looking like a great bunch of paddlers.

Deerfly, Greyheron (not entered) and I paddled 25 miles in Waccasassa Bay State Preserve on Saturday. Its a remote area with almost no boat traffic due to the shallow oyster lined coast and no decent places to stop. Good training run. Between the heat of the day and the afternoon thunderstorms we got some insight into how much it hurts when you push the pace too much.

The new Savage River Falcon is performing well. I was very suprised how stable it has turned out to be. Its a completely different hull shape than anything else that I own. I cannot carry the larger load that I had on the Ultimate Florida in 2016 but it will carry the expedition load needed on the EC with room to spare. I am liking the new boat!

Deerfly had out his strip built Northwind. It was my first time seeing the boat. Its a work of art, creative design and engineering. He has built an increddibly well thought out boat. I am really impressed with it and expect him to be up to the challenge by the time the EC rolls around. If you haven't seen it pics are over here: http://watertribe.org/forums/topic/northwind-strip-build

So what have the rest of the Class 2 entries been up to? Let us know.

Posted 2 weeks ago #
BeaV
Member

KayakVagabond wrote:

Haven't decided if I'm entering class 1 or 2. If class 2 it would be soley to avoid those blasphemous sails. Maybe we need a class 1a SAIL, class 1b NO SAIL, and leave class 2 for the actual high performance racing designs (skis, narrow racing kayaks, etc). Probably not enough "true class 2" to split it up, however.

Greg

How about a class 1c NO SAIL, FAT CANOE for us canoers who must rely on persistance in lieu of speed. Just kidding, I'm good with not complicating things. I will continue to enter as class 2 "by human power only" class.

Posted 2 weeks ago #
Deerfly
Member

BeaV wrote:

How about a class 1c NO SAIL, FAT CANOE for us canoers who must rely on persistance in lieu of speed. Just kidding, I'm good with not complicating things. I will continue to enter as class 2 "by human power only" class.

good idea, but we need one more:

1d - NO SAIL, FAT CANOE, FAT PADDLER

Posted 2 weeks ago #

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