We are excited to welcome another 70 footer, this time it’s Jack Jenning’s Santa Cruz 70 hailing from Niles, Illinois. The beautiful boat, however, has been here in Oregon for a few months. Pied Piper created some buzz when she arrived as we don’t get too many 70s in the “ditch”. Rumors were that she is here temporarily, but that they would do the Offshore and other west coast races – and we are happy to see those rumors proving true (at least the Offshore part). Jack describes the foundation of this year's Pied Piper crew as “a bunch of Midwest 'has-beens' that have been sailing SC70's since 1986 who look forward to the sailing challenges of the ORR and the Pacific Ocean.” My bet is that these “has-beens” will put their extensive experience and impressive race history to good use and will be one to watch for line honors and other results.