Good Jibes #257: Brendan Huffman on Winning the 2026 Pacific Cup, w/ Host Ryan Foland

Well, it’s been a minute, and we’re happy to be back on board. This week we catch up with returning guest Brendan Huffman to chat about what goes into winning the Pacific Cup. Brendan and crew won the ORR 4 – Goslings Rum Division of the 2026 Pacific Cup aboard his Express 37 Dorado.

Tune in as Brendan shares with Good Jibes host Ryan Foland the sailing lessons he’s learned from his dad Fred, what makes the Pacific Cup different, why every boat project takes longer than you think, how to assemble the perfect racing crew, and how to make an epic final push in an ocean race.

Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• Finding the Express 37 Dorado in Santa Cruz
• The cascade of repairs
• Building the crew of five prioritizing chemistry over credentials
• Getting the boat to San Francisco after his mother passed away
• What made this crew special

Learn more about Brendan at UKSailmakers.com/Lofts/Los-Angeles and on Instagram @BruinSailor

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Check out the episode and show notes for much more detail.