New Batteries arrived

New AGM batteries arrived. So now time to install and adjust regulator so we don't fry them. So replacing these four golf cart type batteries below with the new AGM style.

Tiki Blue Pac Cuppers working hard and then enjoying a refreshment!

Flying 15's National Champions - New Zealand

Tiki Blue Pac Cup crew Murray Gilbert (on left) wins National Championship in Fly 15's in New Zealand. Eight bullets in 8 races and led every mark in every race! He is a big boat racer too. Looking forward to have him on Tiki Blue for our Pac Cup Race to Hawaii!

Clean bottom is important!

Important to have Matt/diver clean the bottom of Tiki Blue before a race. Look what he found. Sheets of herring eggs! Not fast!

RYC Pacific Cup Village NEW for 2014

Richmond Yacht club of which I'm a member, will be hosting the RYC Pac Cup Village to support out of town boats for preparation, fun festivities and support through individual start dates. For the first time in the history of the Pacific Cup Race, prepping and leaving for the Pac Cup will be exciting, fun and VERY supportive via the various activities of the RYC Pac Cup Village! Be there!

Boat work from Top to bottom

Weigh in for Tiki Blue



Top of the mast working on tri color lights

Lifting on load cell to check real weight

Up the mast for 1.5 hours



Crew cleaned up engine compartment

Thinking about getting to the starting line.

Can't wait to hit the start line in July 2014 and head out the Golden Gate for 2070 miles of open ocean. Getting off the land based grid will be a nice change! Ocean life is always challenging, exciting and relaxing in many different ways. Its a complex mosaic of power, rolling swells, winds, sea life, squalls, sunsets, sunrises and mind refreshing endless horizons.