BOAT NAME: Akela
BOAT TYPE: Reichel Pugh 77'
SKIPPERS: Bill Turpin / David Janes
CLUBS: St. Francis YC / Bahia Corinthian YC
BUILT: 1997
PURCHASED: 1997

RECENT RESULTS:
2nd Elapsed Time 2009 Transpac
1st Overall 2008 Newport to Ensenada
1st Overall 2008 MEXORC

ABOUT THE BOAT:
Akela formerly Scout Spirit, formerly Bright Star and once upon a time was Zephrus IV. 

ABOUT THE CREW:
Dave Janes will miss this year due to medical issues. Bill Turpin will skipper. Great crew including Pete Heck (Mr Mexico), Ernie Richau, Steve Dodd, Ian Klitza, Ben Beer, and others.

WHAT'S IN A NAME:
Akela is the leader of the wolf pack in "The Jungle Book".  In Cub Scout packs, Akela is a symbol of wisdom, authority, and leadership. Akela is anyone who acts as a leader.

RANDOM:
The boat is on its 5th mast. This one seems to be going strong...