So You're Thinking of Racing to Hawaii?
Since 1980, thousands of racers have made the biennial passage to Hawaii, trading the chardonnay and fog of San Francisco for the sunshine, palm trees and maitais of warm, welcoming Kaneohe Bay, on Oahu's windward side. The Pacific Cup Yacht Club invites you to consider racing to Hawaii with us. From our extensive preparation seminars to an unsurpassed starting location, to the spectacular downwind ride through the tradewinds, you'll think that the experience can't be beat.
Of course, the week of welcome celebrations at Kaneohe Yacht Club don't hurt either!
Whether you're in it for the sailing, the competition, the party, or just because you like your "pond" big and salty, we think we can deliver. One favorite characteristic of the Pac Cup is the easy and comfortable interaction of world-class professional sailors, regular racers, first-time crossers, families, and cruisers, all united by the common experience of a great and challenging crossing. 
Start Thinking Now
We like to say that the race starts as soon as you decide to enter. Of course, preparation is a big thing. As our seminars are announced, you'll want to attend all of them. Sign up for our newsletter. Get a boat if you need one, or a ride, or crew. We'll try to provide as much support for your effort as we can! Download the timeline to help plan.
Notice of Race
The governing document is the Notice of Race available on our documents page. Check it out. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch.
Key Dates for the 2012 Race
As is often the case, we have our start date set, and our next event set. Seminars chair Chuck Cunningham is working on the rest of the scheduling
- PCYC Board meetings third Monday of each month at Berkeley Yacht Club
- April 14-17, see us at the boat show.
- April 15, MaiTai Party and talk: Best Practices for a Succesful Race
- July 10, 2011 - First seminar of the Pacific Cup Offshore Academy at BYC
- Fall 2011 - Second Seminar
- Winter 2011 - Third Seminar
- Spring 2012 - Fourth Seminar
- May 2012 - Safety at Sea Seminar at Cal Maritime
- July 2012 - Bon Voyage Party
- July 16, 2012 - First Start
- Parties start at KYC week of July 30, 2012
