SandyBottom's Sea Kayaking and Other Adventures: Other Watertribe Member Websites

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Other Watertribe Member Websites

There are a few other WaterTribe members planning to participate in the Ultimate Challenge with websites that include information about thier training and planning.

Nick H

all (aka Pelican) is a Kruger Canoe pedal-er/paddler registered in the Ultimate Challenge. His SeaWind was outfitted with the Hobie Mirage Pedals. Pelican has entered 5 and completed 4 previous WaterTribe Challenges, including the 2003 Michigan Challenge. Check out the pages "Pelican's Poop" on Pelican's website it's his journal as he prepares for the UC, informative and entertaining, his sponsors must love him (unabashed promoting).

Marek U

liasz (aka Wayfarer), is known to many as Mountain Wayfarer among those who search out kayaking websites. Wayfarer's website and new blog is one of the nicest around, his photos are inspirational. His site also hosts a continual virtual kayak race, a great resource for training and boat comparisons. Wayfarer also paddles a Kruger SeaWind in the WaterTribe Challenges (are you asking yourself yet, "what's with these Krugers?"), and he reports in his blog that he is planning to roller blade tow the 40 mile portage.

Mark P

rzedwojewski (aka ManitouCruiser) is the most decorated of all WaterTribe Members, entering and completing 7 WaterTribe Challenges. Mark is also the owner of Kruger Canoes, and is sponsoring me in this race by lending me his Dreamcatcher. Please visit the Kruger Canoe website, to learn more about these great boats. My website and this blog will also continue to report on my experiences with the Kruger Dreamcatcher, I'm really loving this boat.

About SandyBottom

A senior with 2 kids grown and flown, married to Paul 30 years, a recently retired medical researcher, and was a sometime adventurer. Now, its ALL about the adventure. I was born and raised in Hawaii, and have a love of the outdoors, camping, the beach, and the ocean. I started paddling with white water in 1981 when I met my husband. My first real sea kayaking experience was actually on a sit-on-top in Kailua Bay on the Island of Oahu in 1987 while we were visiting family. Two children and years later, a chance opportunity to try sea kayaking again in 1996 resulted in a love and passion that provides me with fun, excitement, relaxation and/or exercise, and most of all, adventure. I’ve not stopped since.

More About SandyBottom

Paddling expeditions have included a 2001 NC coastal expedition, 2003 month-long expedition in SW Newfoundland, 2006 Lake Michigan expedition, 2009 Georgia Coast paddle. Paddling Challenges/Races include 2004 - 2013 WaterTribe Everglades Challenges, 2006 (solo) and 2012 (teamed with son) WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge, 2011-2012 Watertribe NC Challenge, and the 2007 Missouri River 340.

Other challenges have included various triathlons including 2 half Ironman, BCU4* certification, Level 3 ACA Coastal Sea Kayak Instructor Certification. More recently, I've been learning to sail on our home built Core Sound 20 sailboat "Dawn Patrol".

Hopefully much more still to come as I start to work on my HUGE bucket list.