Iwalani Stone
10 Jul 2024
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Club Offers Leis for Arriving Boats
The volunteers at KYC are at it again, handcrafting boat leis from beautiful Hawaiian foliage.
These leis will grace the bow (or stern) of the arriving boat and will bear the cheery message written by the giver. The boat lei has been a tradition in our races for several years and is a welcome greeting to your weary sailor friends.
Order a lei for your favorite boat here (https://admin.pacificcup.org/lei)
Watching the Weather, Looking for Change
Pac Cuppers know to look to the weather! We are glad we did not decide to start the Pacific Cup this week. A huge low pressure zone wandered down and has smothered the entire course. The forecast for this week is “you are not going to Hawaii.”
Thursday Starts
17 Jun 2024
Thursday, July 19
The last six boats, the ORR 2 division, start on Thursday. These are the fastest rated boats in the fleet and can expect to overtake many of the earlier starters somewhere in the middle of the Pacific.
Wednesday Starts
17 Jun 2024
Wednesday, July 17
On Wednesday, the faster PHRF 2 and 3 divisions will start. These tend to be the lighter, faster boats in the PHRF fleet. They’ll be followed by the PHRF 4 division, a group of heavy (non-surfing) but performance-oriented boats in the 40-50 foot range. Joining them will be the two Multihull boats. Wednesday will also see the start of six speedy ORR-rated boats.
Pacific Cup Starting Dates and Division Assignments Announced
The 2024 Pacific Cup, the FUN race from San Francisco to Hawaii, starts the week of July 15. Because there is a wide range in rated boat performance, the boats’ race times are handicapped. The boats are sent off at different start dates over the week, with an expected set of arrival times around July 28.
Bioplastic Bags Banned
Bioplastics may not be tossed into the ocean. Alternatives exist
Social
4 Jun 2024
After our cleanup, join us for a Social Mixer at 3 PM at Trader Vic's. We'll be enjoying light appetizers at the bar, ordered by the organizers. Beverages are "no host." This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to meet, have fun, and build camaraderie before the big race in July. Participation in the beach cleanup is not required to attend the mixer, so come on down and enjoy the fun!
To ensure we have enough appetizers for everyone, register below as soon as possible.