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BRAGGING RIGHTS AND TROPHIES ARE NEXT FOR PACIFIC CUP YACHT RACERS

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

Kaneohe - Bragging rights and trophies are the next order of things for the competitors in the fifteenth biennial Pacific Cup Yacht Race. We have seen a battle to the finish line for the "first to arrive" yachts. Raindrop and Hula Girl fought the good fight until the finish line had been passed.

The race was good to the equipment so few yachts will be limping home to California. Most of the 60 yachts are in Kaneohe Yacht Club's basin and the parties are now underway.

One surprise was revealed this morning: Apparently, Philippe Kahn's Pegasus OP-50 was sailed from San Francisco to Kaneohe doublehanded. Kahn's crew was Richard Clarke.

That being the case, they have beaten the doublehanded record set in 1992 by Stan Honey and Paul Simonsen. They completed the race in 8:20.16 by arriving in 7:20.50. Congratulations to Phillipe and Richard.

There are still some yachts heading for Kaneohe.
Doublehanded Division 1

Rubicon III, Tuesday
Dart, Wednesday
Neptune's Daughter August 2

Division 2

Elise Tuesday

Fully Crewed

Division B

Gavilan, Compromise, Pacific High - Tuesday
Horizon Hunter-August 1

Division C Rabian - Tuesday

Division D Buzz Off Tuesday

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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 28, 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
	BRAGGING RIGHTS AND TROPHIES ARE NEXT FOR PACIFIC CUP YACHT RACERS Ray Sweeney, Sweeney Communications, (808) 533-0033 Sweeneycom@aol.com Kaneohe - Bragging rights and trophies are the next order of things for the competitors in the fifteenth biennial Pacific Cup Yacht Race. We have seen a battle to the finish line for the "first to arrive" yachts. Raindrop and Hula Girl fought the good fight until the finish line had been passed. The race was good to the equipment so few yachts will be limping home to California. Most of the 60 yachts are in Kaneohe Yacht Club's basin and the parties are now underway. One surprise was revealed this morning: Apparently, Philippe Kahn's Pegasus OP-50 was sailed from San Francisco to Kaneohe doublehanded. Kahn's crew was Richard Clarke. That being the case, they have beaten the doublehanded record set in 1992 by Stan Honey and Paul Simonsen. They completed the race in 8:20.16 by arriving in 7:20.50. Congratulations to Phillipe and Richard. There are still some yachts heading for Kaneohe. Doublehanded Division 1 Rubicon III, Tuesday Dart, Wednesday Neptune's Daughter August 2 Division 2 Elise Tuesday Fully Crewed Division B Gavilan, Compromise, Pacific High - Tuesday Horizon Hunter-August 1 Division C Rabian - Tuesday Division D Buzz Off Tuesday 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.