For those watching the Vic Maui Race, The Maui News has a daily condensed news report on the whereabouts of the boats, and some commentaries.

Tracking the boats through the Vic-Maui website is not easy at the moment, because the boats are on top of one another, and it is time consuming to decipher the details.

Although friends and relatives find that it is enough that their loved ones are safe in their journeys, winning is always a bonus.

Terremoto is leading the race as expected. A Riptide 35, it is a custom racer designed by Paul Bieker. These babies are conceived for the purpose of winning races, and there are only two of its kind built. Both of these Riptide 35 raced in the Pacific Cup 1998 race and placed 1st and 2nd in the race.

Part of the fun in following the race is understanding the significance and history of these boats. Terremoto has a glorious past and a glamourous husband and wife team with a crew of two strong young men.

See PHRF rating of the racers.

A woman’s touch makes all the difference in the interior of this mighty little boat Terremoto.   Everything has a home and is there ready when needed.