Preface

This is the Notice of Race for the 2008 Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii. With its appendices, it defines the rules and requirements for entering and preparing for the race. The Sailing Instructions, published about a month before the start of the race, will set out the rules and procedures applicable during the race itself.

In these documents, the words “shall” and “must” are mandatory: you must comply with them. The word “should” indicates something recommended but not mandatory. The words “can” and “may” are permissive: you may take it or leave it.  If this is the first time you have participated in a long distance ocean race, you may have questions about the following information. We encourage you to contact us with any and all of your questions. Visit our website (www.PacificCup.org) for advice. Contact us at the contact link on the site or in person. We are happy to help and enjoy talking to fellow sailors pursuing the adventure of the fun race to Hawaii.