The 300 mile challenge race starts this Friday. If I am able to get some phone coverage I hope to post updates here. Stay tuned to see if it works out. Roger Update, both events canceled due to a small … Continue reading →
Last photo was as of this morning. Since I have limited number of clamps it will take a few days to complete the cabin. The blue tape outlines a possible window, they can be located just about anywhere. Also a … Continue reading →
If you have been following my blog for a while you will know that the Islander catamaran has been built very quickly but over a long period of time. From the start I mentioned that it would be my long … Continue reading →
New updates will be reported sometime this weekend including videos and pictures. Roger http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOSDPTsSJfM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUhpCBUwQmCT3EULJMsJACKQ Here is the update video. The floors are in, I went to the trouble of glassing the bottoms before I installed them but that will save … Continue reading →
this is a posting from the water in order to practice for a water tribe challenge. Photo to follow hopefully.looks like I’m going to need a little practice. Jolly Roger out.
Continue reading →Finally got the camper cover sewed up. Works well and plenty of room to change into dry clothes, cook, etc.while keeping the water out. Added about 4 lbs to the boat. Lost my expensive Lee board during a practice sail … Continue reading →
Expedition Canoe continues to get modifications. Here is the new Jib which was tested this past weekend and did well in the light wind of less than 10mph. By putting it up and down quickly with the same amount … Continue reading →
Christine W. Cochran’s new boat, a class 3 watertribe racer.
Continue reading →Upgrades continue on the Ultimate Florida Challenge boat named “nine”. Here you can see the new hull coatings and new waterline. Also the tubes are for the camper top for the front cockpit and the bimini for the rear. I am … Continue reading →
New Class 3 Everglades Challenge Record. Posted on March 7, 2013 by JollyRoger– note- for photos for the last few posts see this-http://watertribe.org/jollyroger/ My finish time was 2 days, 16 hours and 7 mins. The Old record was 3 days … Continue reading →