Erica Mattson on Doublehanding the Pacific Cup
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This week's host, Moe Roddy, is joined by Erica Mattson to chat crossing the Pacific with a crew of 2 on a small boat. Erica and her father, Robin Jeffers, set sail on her Moore 24 Accelerando for the 2024 Pacific Cup (Pac Cup) on July 15th. Hear how she qualified for the US Sailing Team in the ‘90s, how she committed to sailing to Hawaii, their sleeping and eating schedule during the race, how to decompress once you’re back on land, and what they’ll do differently than their 2022 Pacific Cup race. Follow Erica during the race at YBTracking.com
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