Posting from Northern CA again.
I got so much help on this race from so many people, but as far as I can tell, there’s no such thing as too much information about a race like this (at least from folks who’ve done it). Sometimes I was a little too intimidated to write the more experienced sailors out of the blue to ask them a question.
This is my open offer. If you are thinking about doing the TP (or the Pacific Cup), especially in a small boat, feel free to send me an email at Jon@[thenameofthisblog].com, and I’m happy to give you any advice I can.
Also, I want to mention how great the other racers were. We especially got a lot of great advice and good laughs from Al Jr and Al Sr on Narrow Escape. I hope to sail again with or against these great guys.
Also, we got some really nice feedback about our “first time” performance from the crew of California Girl and Brown Sugar. Thanks for the kind words guys, and see you on the race course.