2006 Western Challenge
Saturday morning pits
Submitted by onefifty on December 12, 2006 - 15:04. 2006 Western ChallengeNews Coverage, Western Challenge, Perham Enterprise
Submitted by the IceMaker on December 11, 2006 - 15:03. 2006 Western ChallengePhoto From Perham Enterprise Bulletin, Thurs Dec 7
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Jeff Kent's Ride
Submitted by onefifty on December 5, 2006 - 13:39. 2006 Western ChallengeLitmus Test
Submitted by the IceMaker on December 5, 2006 - 08:45. 2006 Western Challengephoto credit: Geoff Sobering
DEFINE: EPIC Adjective
S: (adj) epic, heroic, larger-than-life (very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)) "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions";
Driving 1750 miles, 7 Degrees F, NW Winds 20-30 mph, 50+ MPH Boat speeds, Big Spin outs, 1 foot drifts, covering slush; big splashes “freezing on contact”. In your face; Goggles totally iced over.
Driving blind at 55 mph in the perfect frostbite lab…
Tight crossings and mark roundings,
Three races were sailed per fleet...
I think this just might fit the definition!
Ice Flyer on Dead Lake Saturday
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:43. 2006 Western ChallengeKattack tries out iceboating!
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:39. 2006 Western ChallengeThe bar crowd viewing the replay of Saturday's races. Only problem, the program is used to 10 MPH, not 60! Thanks to Tom Verburgt for putting his GPS's on the DN's for the test. Check out some of the soft water events he has tracked. Go to kattack.com for free download. It is simply the best there is.
Dead Lake on Friday
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:29. 2006 Western ChallengeCheck out the open water 200 yards behind the start area! Mike in his new DN parts ready for action in the Silver fleet. Thanks to all who contributed to the cause. Doug's hull and plank, Bob's mast, Rob's insert runners, and JD's sail and boom.
Tow job to the pits at Buffalo!!!!
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:19. 2006 Western ChallengeA frozen way to end the day for one of the German team. Only broke a steering rod when going for a swim.
Pushing hard for the advantage!
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:13. 2006 Western ChallengeThe winner is?
Submitted by Mike DN on December 4, 2006 - 21:08. 2006 Western ChallengeGold Fleet winner, Ron Sherry in his winning form, or is it only his sail #????????
Seems we had 2 #44 sails.

