Talking About Adventure In Small Boats
I know that many of you really hate it when I start messing with the rules. I get it. Nobody likes a bunch of new rules. But the new Catalina Challenge is messing with my head and the only way to fix it is to add a few new items of required equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This only applies to the Catalina Challenge.
All other standard, required equipment still applies.
MisterMoon
Member
Ok, I'll bite...
I think I can figure out most of the reasoning on my own, but a weight belt?
I'm not wearing a weight belt unless I'm in a full scuba rig with a BC, or I want to commit suicide. I can't think of any other reason why negative bouyancy is desirable.
If you are wearing a wet suit, you will need some weight in order to get down and see the fish. My Florida suit is pretty thin but I still need about 10 pounds of weight. I might need a thicker suit for the Pacific - even in southern California.
There is great diving and snorkeling all around the island. You can bring scuba equipment too, but it is not required :)
That's a great idea. We'll put the logbook at a secret dive site and on one of the peaks. You'll have to visit each one in order to find the logs and complete the event. There are 76 listed dive sites and several peaks so you will need all five days to find the logs and complete the event.
Maybe plant some clues in the kelp forests?
There are no alligators but you do have to watch out for the Buffalo. Julie and I once woke to the sound of a big shaggy bull snorting just outside our tent.
The water is coldddddd.
I just looked online for camping. As of tonight 12 out of 75 camp sites are available for 7/11 through 7/14 at Little Harbor camp site (which is the nicer one for small boats). The other camp areas seem to be about 1/3 to 1/2 booked.
OK, just kidding about making you dive to 76 sites, but I do intend to get the most out of my trip and do some diving and hiking. As Sharpie suggested it is best to reserve your campsites ASAP. There are campgrounds and boat in campsites available.
It doesn't matter where you decide to camp. I'd suggest picking a spot for each night as you circumnavigate the island. You can go clockwise or counter-clockwise. We have CP1 and CP3 at Two Harbors. CP2 is at Little Harbor.
I expect the challenge to last all week. But some racers might want to do it as a sprint. For them I am thinking of adding some trail runs, but I think I need this first year to scout and figure out that aspect of it.
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