One great thing about the Pacific Cup is the way people help out. Sailing friends and fellow competitors are happy to help out with labor and even the loan of gear. I've been the beneficiary of quite a bit and have been happy to help out with the loan of other stuff. Tomorrow, we lend a pole and car to another boat. As long as we all get there, all is well!

Oh, and we are taking the fishing gear that was given to us last time!

I got me a ride this time, on Valis!
Valis is a Pacific Seacraft 44, A boat made in somewhat the same spirit as Cayenne, but with more room and a shallower keel.

Check out VALIS at http://sailvalis.com/