Seth and his "BULL"

One big problem with making predictions is that well, you can be wrong. I've always loved making big, grandiose statements, and then spinning like a mother when they don't turn out like I swore they would. Few things are more stupid than making predictions about sailboat races, yet that is what I did for this year's running of The Pac Cup. Here's a look at how the Great Predictor did:

In Class G, I said Mari Cha would beat Z5 in for first to finish. Uh, no. Then I said J-Bird III would win on corrected time in Class G. And they did, but were handed a two-hour penalty. Scoreboard. Wrong again.

In Class F, I said that M Project looked to be the best boat with the best rating, and they were way out in front when their rudder broke. Ooops. I also said SC 52's would be at the front and rear, so I get some credit. And I also rightly predicted that Cantata would not get it done, which they did not, finishing 3rd out of 6 in class, and 45th out of 61 overall.

J Bird

Class E, the Santa Cruz 50 class, I thought Gone With the Wind and Octavia would be strongest, but I had them in the wrong order. I suppose that doesn't count, does it? Although I get some points for saying that Chicken Little would not win. They didn't.

Class D, I thought this race would bring Bull to another win, and although he was first to finish in his class, he corrected to a rather distant 4th. However, we are happy that the Antrim 27 ET, a boat we featured here, won the class. Phenomenal job, girl and boys!

Class C, found me ranting and raving about what a stupid name Notty Hotty is (and it still is), but I'll be damned if they didn't dominate that class. I'm the Retard for picking Petard - they only got beat by almost a full day on corrected time. Nice job.

Z5

Class B, I'm happy to tell you that my horse in this class, a Cal 40, never even made the start. Boy, I sure know to pick 'em!

Class A, I'm pretty sure I didn't care, but I went with Coyote, and they rewarded me with a DFL. Thanks.

Double handed, I liked Two Guys and they did a great job, but a 2nd still means that I was wrong, although they beat the first place boat by over a day on elapsed time. Look for an Innerview with them very soon.

Well there you have it. Wrong in every class. Please let me know when I can make an ass out of myself again.