Training and Seminars

Our friends at  Backcountry Medical Guides wanted to share some of their upcoming courses with you. 

Our friends at  Backcountry Medical Guides wanted to share some of their upcoming courses with you. 

At Kaneohe Yacht Club

US Sailing Sanctioned.  Signups to open in late Summer or early Fall

Presented by Alaska Airlines

The most important gear on the boat is the skipper and crew. Physical and mental readiness, and personal crew gear, can be pivotal to the difference between a pleasant -- and winning -- passage, and the other kind.

Topics covered will include:

Presented by Alaska Airlines

Crossing an ocean? Major Coastal run?
PCYC's Pacific Offshore Academy will help you with your boat preparation and planning, from weather routing to storm tactics, we'll bring experienced experts to the table to share their  knowledge and answer your questions. 

UPDATE: We have had to cancel the in-person seminar.  We will announce "webinar" sessions shortly

Sign Up Here

US Sailing Sanctioned.  Signups to open in late Summer or early Fall

US Sailing Sanctioned.  Signups to open in late Summer or early Fall

Presented by Alaska Airlines

All hands! One thing that makes Pacific Cup different from other major ocean races is our extensive support for our participants, including our seminars (the "Pacific Offshore Academy"). Our first seminar will take place October 9 at Richmond Yacht Club. It'll focus on some of the longer lead-time items you'll need to plan for to have your boat in ocean-ready condition. These will include presentations by experts and race veterans as well as breakout small group discussions to get detailed advice and answers to your questions.

March 30 at 7 pm, join the drafters (and enforcers) of the 2022 Pacific Cup Equipment Requirements. Find them at the documents page.

Like our prior races, we start with the US Sailing rules and make changes deemed appropriate to our race. Racers are required to start with a certain amount of water and finish with emergency stores. There are specific communication and emailing requirements. You need two properly-sized anchors with rodes. These are just a few examples.