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RAINDROP, FIRST YACHT IN FOR 2070 MILE PACIFIC CUP YACHT RACE

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

Kaneohe - The odds against two aggressive competitors in a Yacht race of 2070 miles finishing within a few minutes of one another are significant, Doublehanded entry Raindrop and Paul Cayard's Hula Girl defied those odds yesterday as Raindrop crossed the finish line at 12:43.27 and Hula Girl crossed the line at 1:02.59.

It was a race without the usual dramatics of boat bothers that affect all elements of equipment as the big ocean can take its toll and make for difficult days for sailors of good will.

Meanwhile, traffic and Yacht parking at Kaneohe Yacht Club is growing as the arriving fleet creates organized chaos while assigned slips are drawing a crowd which will ultimately add 60 yachts to the usual number at the club.

Meanwhile, Raindrop with her first in Division 1 and overall fleet appears to have several categories sewn up as does Hula Girl with a First in Division E. Barbaloot appears to have the honors in Doublehanded Division 2, Shaman in fully crewed Division A, Checkered Past first in Division B honors and Bullet holding forth in Division C. Sleeping Dragon earned the right to claim number one in Division D and Criminal Mischief is scored as first in the "big" boat category, Division F.

24 yachts have finished or will by this evening and here is what is expected for Monday,

Doublehanded Division 1, Plus Sixteen, Doublehanded Division 2 - Le Flying Fish, Moore Havoc, Moonshine, Mirage.

Fully crewed

Arrived: Division A: Shaman, Greeen Buffalo, Azure, California Girl, Valis. Division B: Bullet Sweet Okole, Tiki Blue, Bequia, .

Monday arrivals: Division B: Oceanaire

Arrived Division D: Sleeping Dragon, Sapphire, Summer Moon

Monday arrivals: Division D: ET, X Dream, J World, Jamani, Ohana.

Arrived Division D Morpheus, XL, Roxanne.

Monday arrivals Division E: Sabrina, Recividivist, Low Speed Chase.

Arrived Division F - Criminal Mischief, Holua, Flash, Pegasus OP-50, Rage

Monday arrival Division F- Velos

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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.

		2008 15th Biennial Pacific Cup

	2008 Pacific Cup Press Releases.

	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 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
	RAINDROP, FIRST YACHT IN FOR 2070 MILE PACIFIC CUP YACHT RACE Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com Kaneohe - The odds against two aggressive competitors in a Yacht race of 2070 miles finishing within a few minutes of one another are significant, Doublehanded entry Raindrop and Paul Cayard's Hula Girl defied those odds yesterday as Raindrop crossed the finish line at 12:43.27 and Hula Girl crossed the line at 1:02.59. It was a race without the usual dramatics of boat bothers that affect all elements of equipment as the big ocean can take its toll and make for difficult days for sailors of good will. Meanwhile, traffic and Yacht parking at Kaneohe Yacht Club is growing as the arriving fleet creates organized chaos while assigned slips are drawing a crowd which will ultimately add 60 yachts to the usual number at the club. Meanwhile, Raindrop with her first in Division 1 and overall fleet appears to have several categories sewn up as does Hula Girl with a First in Division E. Barbaloot appears to have the honors in Doublehanded Division 2, Shaman in fully crewed Division A, Checkered Past first in Division B honors and Bullet holding forth in Division C. Sleeping Dragon earned the right to claim number one in Division D and Criminal Mischief is scored as first in the "big" boat category, Division F. 24 yachts have finished or will by this evening and here is what is expected for Monday, Doublehanded Division 1, Plus Sixteen, Doublehanded Division 2 - Le Flying Fish, Moore Havoc, Moonshine, Mirage. Fully crewed Arrived: Division A: Shaman, Greeen Buffalo, Azure, California Girl, Valis. Division B: Bullet Sweet Okole, Tiki Blue, Bequia, . Monday arrivals: Division B: Oceanaire Arrived Division D: Sleeping Dragon, Sapphire, Summer Moon Monday arrivals: Division D: ET, X Dream, J World, Jamani, Ohana. Arrived Division D Morpheus, XL, Roxanne. Monday arrivals Division E: Sabrina, Recividivist, Low Speed Chase. Arrived Division F - Criminal Mischief, Holua, Flash, Pegasus OP-50, Rage Monday arrival Division F- Velos 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.