It's all Happening at the Village
We're already gathering, and the banners are flying. All in anticipation of the 2014 Pre-Race activities at the Pacific Cup Village.
Our team has assembled a week (or more) of activities, entertainment, and gatherings. Whichever day or days you attend, you're assured a great time. All Participants, Friends, Supporters, and Spectators are invited.
 Nearly half the fleet is forecast to be tied up at our docks, battle flags flying and crew executing final preparations (while trying to look nonchalant about it.) To help them, we've got shuttles (provided by sponsor Sonnen BMW) and mobile apps that help locate local services and vendors, and link to our schedule.
And what a schedule we have! Something for everyone. Get your tickets now to enjoy the early discounts before prices rise. Talks are generally at 4:30, dining starts at 5:30 (except July 4 BBQ and BV Party, which are earlier)
- Monday Jun 30 Official opening of the village. Kame Richards, Pineapple Sails owner and ten-time Pacific Cup competitor (sailing this year on Surprise), sharing his insights on “Night Driving.” Dine on a “Taste of Point Richmond”, with local restaurants providing a sampling of their diverse dishes. (Tickets here)
- Tuesday, Jul 1 Scott Easom, respected rigger and racer with seventeen Hawaii races under his belt (his eighteenth coming soon on Pyewacket in the Pacific Cup) will share his insights on some of the more personal and non-technical aspects of the race in “Transpacific Wisdom.” Food for the night will be provided by an assortment of popular food trucks serving a variety of cuisines; buy your tasty treats straight from the trucks!
- Wednesday, Jul 2 everyone is invited to join in the RYC Beer Can Bace followed by a Chili Cook-off Buffet and live music. (Tickets here)
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 Thursday Jul 3 Alaska Airlines night features a raffle for competitors of four tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. The evening’s speakers, both accomplished Pacific Cup racers, are Jeff Thorpe and Will Paxton of Quantum Sails, talking about “Winning Sail Strategy.” Well-known artist Jim DeWitt will be  signing the official race poster, Dry Creek Vineyards will be pouring wine, and RYC Chef Michael Catalli will be serving up heaps of oysters, prawns, salmon, and ahi at the seafood bar. (Tickets here)
- Friday Jul 4 everyone is invited to RYC’s annual Fourth of July barbeque extravaganza (great deal! Tickets here), with a great rock-and-roll band, and the annual expired flare firing. Or, expand your horizons and watch the fireworks around the bay from our little patch of Paradise. The food starts at 3, the kabooming starts after dark.
 Saturday Jul 5 mandatory Skippers’ Meeting and Hawaiian-themed Sonnen BMW Bon Voyage party (4 pm open). Hawaiian- and Tahitian-themed food stations, the Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian band, and a special performance by Siva Polynesia, Tahitian Fire Dancers. (Yes, you can still get tickets for this event too, Right here!) It follows the Skippers' Meeting (1-3) so let's make a party of it.
 Good News: Ticket prices are still discounted. But not for long; to accomodate event planning, we have to bump them up in a while, so do yourself (and the team) a favor and hop on the ticket bandwagon.
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Get the app! Download Android and iPhone companion apps to the Village. It's the first race for which you can say "been there, done that, got the app."
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