Chuck Gould wrote:
One of my business contacts is putting the finishing touches on a plan
to host an endurance and efficiency trial over Memorial Day Weekend.
The course will run from Everett, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska
(about 700 miles)...and back! Participants must complete the run in 72
hours, and burn no more than 500 gallons of fuel.

That's 1.4 gallons per mile and an average speed of roughly 9.8 knots -
call it 10 mph.

What's the prize? And what's the size and weight limitations?

Hmmmm - 700 miles, 500 gallons of gas - 72 hours...

Heh, heh, heh.

Depending on the prize, it might be worth driving out there.