Sunday, June 29, 2008

Getting closer

Got my numbers mounted on the sides of the kayak as well as a couple strips of reflective tape. I still need to figure out the navigation lights, looking at some of the portable options. I really have no use for them once this trip is over.

Also reviewing backpacking stoves. I've been wanting to buy one for quite a while and have considered the JetBoil system or the MSR Whisperlite, will have to decide eventually I suppose.

Checkpoints

[START] Kaw Point, mile 367, race begins, 8am.
[CP1] Lexington, mile 317, (50 miles) 6pm Tuesday.
[CP2] Waverly, mile 294, (23 miles) 11pm Tuesday.
[CP3] Miami, mile 262, (32 miles) Noon Wed.
[CP4] Glasgow, mile 226, (36 miles) 9pm Wed.
[CP5] Cooper's Landing, mile 170, (56 miles) 9pm Thurs.
[CP6] Noren (Jeff City), mile 144, (26 miles) 5am Friday
[CP7] Hermann, mile 98, (46 miles) 8pm Friday
[CP8] Washington, mile 68, (30 miles) 4am Saturday
[FINISH] St. Charles, mile 29, finish line, (39 miles) noon Saturday

Two weeks to start time

It's two weeks to the start of the adventure. Washed off the kayak today, getting things ready to depart. I need to install some things on the hull, plan locations of items, and pickup the last few things I need for the trip.