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2006 Singlehanded TransPac

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Second Chance

Pacific Seacraft 37

#35

San Francisco, CA

Ken Stuart
Second Chance – Pacific Seacraft 37
Ken was introduced to sailing at the USCG Academy. His first experiences were on the square rigged USCGC Eagle. Since that introduction, most of Ken’s racing experience has been on the East Coast. After moving to the West Coast, occasional cruising became the norm.


In 1999 Ken bought Second Chance with the idea of doing extended offshore cruises, but this never materialized. He had been following the TransPac and Pacific Cup races and believed that this might be an objective. The logistics of preparation and lining up crew seemed overwhelming. On the other hand, the SSS TransPac was within reach.


This will be the first race to Hawaii for Ken. His main objective is simply the personal accomplishment, also to share in the fun and perhaps even be competitive if the skipper doesn’t spin into the dreaded Pacific high.


Navigation: Raytheon GPS/Chartplotter/Radar, 2 handheld GPS and sextant.
Steering: B&G autopilot, Monitor windvane and MRUD emergency rudder.
Food: Premade meals, freeze dried stuff, lots of snacks and power bars.
Special Thanks: Mimi – my better half for keeping me focused. Also friends Rick, Joe and especially Ed who volunteered for sailing back.