Steve has been sailing keel boats since the early 1980s and has owned a  J-24, Express 37 and now sails Surprise, a custom Schumacher 46.  He’s done numerous coastal races, one Mexico race, four Pacific Cups and spent 2007-8 cruising in the South Pacific on Surprise.  He was the Chief Inspector for the Pacific Cup in 2006, provided arrival escort in 2010, has spoken often at preparation seminars, and helped organize the Pacific Offshore Academy articles.  Reach him at steve att chamb dott com.