Pacha is 1one of the CYCA's favourite yachts. She was once owned by past Commodores Sir Robert Crichton-Brown who, with a top-notch crew including Stan Darling, Peter Green, Billy Bold  and others, sailed it a victory in the rough 1970 race. She was purchased a few years ago by Jose de la Vega, who is skippering for the 3rd time. This beautiful burgundy Camper and Nicholson 55 footer has a very experienced crew, but a repeat of her win 13 years ago is unlikely unless conditions similar to 1970 occur.