Yes - respectfully (and assuming it was mostly tongue-in-cheek) -full stop on any SHTP vs. PacCup stuff. There has been lots of crossover between the two races and that will continue, both with skippers and with volunteers. For example Sylvia Seaberg was a huge help on the SHTP R/C in 2008 and is PacCup's chief inspector this time. Not to mention Jim and Mary.
I've talked to two PacCup skippers who plan to race the SHTP next time (plus me hopefully). An SSS guy is loaning me his new satphone because I discovered the data port on mine is inop (and he had to drop out of PacCup at the last minute). The spirit is great with (and between) both races.
I was having engine problems on Saturday or I would have been at the start. I'm receiving every report. Just yesterday two "media reps" stopped by the boat. One of my comments to them was "those are my people" (referring to the SHTP fleet). So you get the idea.
Again, I assume these comments are mostly tongue-in-cheek and so in that vein . . . did you know that Pacific Cup has a concierge service? (Not tongue-in-cheek - they really DO!) It's a fleet of new loaner BMW's and there's a concierge desk at RYC. I used it Saturday afternoon to get a ride back to KKMI to get my car. I wanted a ride in the blue coupe but got the sedate white sedan instead. I think I'll complain to the management. Oh, and PacCup has an app - I'll race the SHTP next time if you get an app.