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DOUBLEHANDED RAINDROP KEEPS FLEET LEAD IN PACIFIC CUP, SAN FRANCISCO- KANEOHE YACHT RACE - RAINDROP & HULA GIRL IN TOMORROW

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

Kaneohe – In yesterday’s transmission the word “Experience” came into play regarding the doublehanders on Raindrop. It turns out that the experience dates back to the 1998 Pacific Cup Doubelhanded efforts by the same duo. In that race Joby Easton and Bill Huseby brought Bill’s Soverel 33, Sting in for the doublehanded trophy. Now, 20 years later, Easton and Huseby are also looking at beating their1998 time of 12 days, 6 hours and 6 seconds by two hours (!) and add another addition to their trophy cases. Raindrop is predicted to cross the finish line next to Marine Corps Base Hawaii by around 2pm. Raindrop will also be the first yacht to cross the finish line beating all others in the fleet and gaining a trophy for Doublehanded Division 1.

In Doublehanded Division 2 Le Flying Fish, currently third in the division is on a mission. Jean-PhillipeSirey and StephanieSplihon are using their doublehanded yacht racing adventure to raise funds for Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland. The last time doublehanders raised funds for the Hospital & Center on Keeli Quinn in 2006 the Hospital gained donations of $20,000.

Following Raindrop by a couple of hours will be International Sailing figure,Paul Cayard and crew on Hula Girl. Hula Girl is leading Division E and is currently scored eighth in the overall fleet.

Shaman leads the Division A yachts but Green Buffalo with several Pacific Cup winners on board is all but in shouting distance of Shaman, sixteen miles behind.

Checkered Past with wheelchair-bound skipper Chris Gibbs in charge continues as leader in Division B. Local entry, Bill Myer’s Cirrus is currently third in Division B.

The Express 37, Bullet leads Division C while Sleeping Dragon is dominating DivisionD. Sleeping Dragon is also second in the fleet.

With a BBC crew on site for the arrival of Paul Cayard’s Hula Girl their arrival will gain a lot of attention.

The big downwind sleds for all their speed potential will be arriving Sunday unless they catch a lot of air in the channels. Criminal Mischief, an R/F 45 from San Francisco moved up to first in Division F and should be finishing late Sunday night.

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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 - RAINDROP & HULA GIRL IN TOMORROW Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com Kaneohe – In yesterday’s transmission the word “Experience” came into play regarding the doublehanders on Raindrop. It turns out that the experience dates back to the 1998 Pacific Cup Doubelhanded efforts by the same duo. In that race Joby Easton and Bill Huseby brought Bill’s Soverel 33, Sting in for the doublehanded trophy. Now, 20 years later, Easton and Huseby are also looking at beating their1998 time of 12 days, 6 hours and 6 seconds by two hours (!) and add another addition to their trophy cases. Raindrop is predicted to cross the finish line next to Marine Corps Base Hawaii by around 2pm. Raindrop will also be the first yacht to cross the finish line beating all others in the fleet and gaining a trophy for Doublehanded Division 1. In Doublehanded Division 2 Le Flying Fish, currently third in the division is on a mission. Jean-PhillipeSirey and StephanieSplihon are using their doublehanded yacht racing adventure to raise funds for Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland. The last time doublehanders raised funds for the Hospital & Center on Keeli Quinn in 2006 the Hospital gained donations of $20,000. Following Raindrop by a couple of hours will be International Sailing figure,Paul Cayard and crew on Hula Girl. Hula Girl is leading Division E and is currently scored eighth in the overall fleet. Shaman leads the Division A yachts but Green Buffalo with several Pacific Cup winners on board is all but in shouting distance of Shaman, sixteen miles behind. Checkered Past with wheelchair-bound skipper Chris Gibbs in charge continues as leader in Division B. Local entry, Bill Myer’s Cirrus is currently third in Division B. The Express 37, Bullet leads Division C while Sleeping Dragon is dominating DivisionD. Sleeping Dragon is also second in the fleet. With a BBC crew on site for the arrival of Paul Cayard’s Hula Girl their arrival will gain a lot of attention. The big downwind sleds for all their speed potential will be arriving Sunday unless they catch a lot of air in the channels. Criminal Mischief, an R/F 45 from San Francisco moved up to first in Division F and should be finishing late Sunday night. 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.