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DOUBLEHANDED RAINDROP KEEPS FLEET LEAD IN PACIFIC CUP, SAN FRANCISCO- KANEOHE YACHT RACE - MOST YACHTS HALFWAY HERE

Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com

Kaneohe -- Experienced doublehanders seem to be ruling the Pacific Cup in 2008. Raindrop, the doublehanded Cascade 36 from Portland still holds the fleet lead in the 2070 mile race from San Francisco to Kaneohe on the eleventh day of competition. This is not the first successful crossing for Raindrop. Some 30 years ago she won the Victoria-Maui race. Raindrop was designed and built by Jack Gainer many years back.

It's safe to say that all of the 60 yachts in the Pacific Cup are halfway to Hawaii or will be by tomorrow. And as predicted, the big downwind sleds are carving their way through the fleet.

With day runs of 250 miles, they will be showing up in Kaneohe Bay very soon. .

Velos, the Delaware based 73 foot sloop leads Division F and is currently running third in the fleet with Criminal Mischief fourth overall. Local entry Pegasus 50, skippered by Philippe Kahn, has 803 miles to go with a 278 mile run, yesterday.

Sleeping Dragon is second in the fleet while leading all entries in Division D.

Division 2 among the doublehanders is being led by Andrew Hamilton and Sarah Deed's Barbaloot, a Moore 24. Barbaloot is also running tenth in the 60 yacht fleet.

Shaman holds the lead in Division A of the eight fully crewed yachts in that division. Green Buffalo, with one of the most experienced crews on the water, is a scant 9 miles behind Shaman.

Checkered Past holds the lead in Division B with local entrant Cirrus running third. International sailing figure, Paul Cayard's and his Hula Girl have retaken the lead in Division E and appears to be in solid for the division by some 288 miles. A BBC crew is on hand to capture Cayard's finish for a TV special.

Of the on-water blogs, Morpheus reports sunny, warm, tropical clouds but not quite enough wind. Local entry, Cirrus reports squalls which included wind. Another local yacht, Urban Renewal had the crew grumbling about finally getting away from a high pressure system that had the effect of slowing the boat to a crawl. On the upside, they experienced the phenomena of 100 to 150 dolphins swimming in front of the J-35's bow. Much excitement at sea. As opposed to experiencing equipment problems, nature can provide a terrific show.

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The Pacific Cup: Started in 1980, the Pacific Cup race has attracted sailors of all stripes, from the hard-core ocean racer to the family ready and prepared for a true adventure. Roy Disney, Stan Honey, Philippe Kahn, and other luminaries in the sport have taken home Pacific Cup trophies, as have many family enterprises. The 2008 race will be one of the most heavily-attended in recent years, with 61 entries from 24 to 73 feet competing for a range of trophies including the Pacific Cup itself for best corrected time over the 2070-mile course.

Pacific Cup Yacht Club (PCYC) was established in 1979 to run the biennial Pacific Cup. PCYC's mission is to realize the dreams of 70 or more yachts full of sailors, in a competitive, safe, and fun race from San Francisco to Hawaii. As such, its pre-race seminars are not only qualifying events for Pacific Cup participation but a way to introduce and encourage participation in offshore sailing. Visit the official site at www.PacificCup.org

About the Storm Trysail Club - The Storm Trysail Club (STC), reflecting in its name the sail which must be shortened when facing adverse conditions, is one of the world's most respected sailing clubs, with its membership comprised strictly of skilled blue water and ocean racing sailors. In addition to holding various prestigious offshore racing events (including the Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex and Block Island Race), STC also hosts the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and annual junior safety-at-sea seminars. It also has developed, in cooperation with the Transpacific Yacht Club, the Storm Trysail Transpac 65 and the Box Rule that will govern its design. Additional information is available at www.stormtrysail.org.

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	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2008 PCYC CONTACT: Michael Moradzadeh (415) 830-3861 PacificCup@gmail.com Kathleen Helsper (417) 830-5465 k.helsper@gmail.com Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com STC CONTACT: Barby MacGowan, Media Pro Int'l, (401) 849-0220 barby.macgowan@mediapronewport.com
	DOUBLEHANDED RAINDROP KEEPS FLEET LEAD IN PACIFIC CUP, SAN FRANCISCO- KANEOHE YACHT RACE - MOST YACHTS HALFWAY HERE Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com Kaneohe -- Experienced doublehanders seem to be ruling the Pacific Cup in 2008. Raindrop, the doublehanded Cascade 36 from Portland still holds the fleet lead in the 2070 mile race from San Francisco to Kaneohe on the eleventh day of competition. This is not the first successful crossing for Raindrop. Some 30 years ago she won the Victoria-Maui race. Raindrop was designed and built by Jack Gainer many years back. It's safe to say that all of the 60 yachts in the Pacific Cup are halfway to Hawaii or will be by tomorrow. And as predicted, the big downwind sleds are carving their way through the fleet. With day runs of 250 miles, they will be showing up in Kaneohe Bay very soon. . Velos, the Delaware based 73 foot sloop leads Division F and is currently running third in the fleet with Criminal Mischief fourth overall. Local entry Pegasus 50, skippered by Philippe Kahn, has 803 miles to go with a 278 mile run, yesterday. Sleeping Dragon is second in the fleet while leading all entries in Division D. Division 2 among the doublehanders is being led by Andrew Hamilton and Sarah Deed's Barbaloot, a Moore 24. Barbaloot is also running tenth in the 60 yacht fleet. Shaman holds the lead in Division A of the eight fully crewed yachts in that division. Green Buffalo, with one of the most experienced crews on the water, is a scant 9 miles behind Shaman. Checkered Past holds the lead in Division B with local entrant Cirrus running third. International sailing figure, Paul Cayard's and his Hula Girl have retaken the lead in Division E and appears to be in solid for the division by some 288 miles. A BBC crew is on hand to capture Cayard's finish for a TV special. Of the on-water blogs, Morpheus reports sunny, warm, tropical clouds but not quite enough wind. Local entry, Cirrus reports squalls which included wind. Another local yacht, Urban Renewal had the crew grumbling about finally getting away from a high pressure system that had the effect of slowing the boat to a crawl. On the upside, they experienced the phenomena of 100 to 150 dolphins swimming in front of the J-35's bow. Much excitement at sea. As opposed to experiencing equipment problems, nature can provide a terrific show. pau The Pacific Cup: Started in 1980, the Pacific Cup race has attracted sailors of all stripes, from the hard-core ocean racer to the family ready and prepared for a true adventure. Roy Disney, Stan Honey, Philippe Kahn, and other luminaries in the sport have taken home Pacific Cup trophies, as have many family enterprises. The 2008 race will be one of the most heavily-attended in recent years, with 61 entries from 24 to 73 feet competing for a range of trophies including the Pacific Cup itself for best corrected time over the 2070-mile course. Pacific Cup Yacht Club (PCYC) was established in 1979 to run the biennial Pacific Cup. PCYC's mission is to realize the dreams of 70 or more yachts full of sailors, in a competitive, safe, and fun race from San Francisco to Hawaii. As such, its pre-race seminars are not only qualifying events for Pacific Cup participation but a way to introduce and encourage participation in offshore sailing. Visit the official site at www.PacificCup.org About the Storm Trysail Club - The Storm Trysail Club (STC), reflecting in its name the sail which must be shortened when facing adverse conditions, is one of the world's most respected sailing clubs, with its membership comprised strictly of skilled blue water and ocean racing sailors. In addition to holding various prestigious offshore racing events (including the Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex and Block Island Race), STC also hosts the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and annual junior safety-at-sea seminars. It also has developed, in cooperation with the Transpacific Yacht Club, the Storm Trysail Transpac 65 and the Box Rule that will govern its design. Additional information is available at www.stormtrysail.org.