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They say in the info it's NOT a race but it sure sounds like one to me. Lot's of great water your blowing right thru. I could see doing it like a typical Q trip for most of us. I'm just not that competitive to do it the way they do.

I wish MP all the best and hope he gets out of it what he set out too.

MagicPaddler is actually in the "Minnesota Voyageurs Challenge 2019."  It starts on Crane Lake and finishes at Grand Portage.  Magic was actually scouting out portages (& alternative portages) for this event during our VERY recent (ie. he came off the water on Wednesday!) 14 day adventure up into North Bay, Sarah, McIntyre, Burt, Robinson, etc.. 

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I think this event could be viewed in numerous ways.  Obviously, wind, wave & other conditions are dynamic and vary significantly from participant to participant and from time to time so the "playing field" is never level for those that view it as a "race."  Others may view it as a test of skills.  For others, it is a test of stamina (the sponsor doesn't arrange your return trip unless you muscle through the event within the prescribed time period).  I guess "challenge" IS probably the best word to sum up what this thing is.

FYI

Jimbo   

OS that cheer is outstanding. 😃😃

Magic mentioned 7 days being the requirement for the shuttle. He’s very serious about making it in time. So much that yes, he’s actually incorporated his instant coffee and Nido (powdered milk) in his cereal packages. He mentioned by doing this he saves a step by not preparing the coffee separately. The dude is hardcore. And, he’s the only tripper I know who routinely wears his pfd as a layer of warmth around camp. “Practical” should be his middle name. Another example - during the recent 2 week trip he drank water with all his meals. I asked why he didn’t flavor his water and got “cuz it’s one more thing I have to carry”. 

I have little doubt that Lawrence will finish on time. The guy is strong both physically and most importantly, between the ears. 

Magic has the lead right now.  He did have a different starting point than the Kruger challengers but right now our guy is out front.  The 14 hour day thing would have me swinging in my hammock right now nursing my canoe butt.   

Looks like the weather is warm and the winds will be mainly south and SW.  Light today at 6mph but getting into the teens after today.

A little help here? What am I looking at?