Who won the Transpac 2021?
Larchmont Yacht Club
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A team based in New York was named the overall winner of the 2021 Transpac Yacht Race earning the Kalakaua Trophy at a ceremony on Monday, July 26. The Larchmont Yacht Club wins the Kalakaua Trophy for having the fastest boat and the First Overall Corrected Time.
Who won the Transpac race?
Roy Disney
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The winner of the Transpac Race was Roy Disney on the Pyewackett 70. This was Disney’s 25th time sailing in the Transpac and his fastest record yet, at five days, 16 hours 53 minutes and 20 seconds. The Pyewackett passed the Diamond Head finish line at around 3 a.m. Friday, July 23.
How do you get on a Transpac team?
Log in to the Yacht Scoring Owner’s Corner. Select MY CREW LIST and then ADD CREW. Enter at least the first/last name and email for each crew member. They will receive an email with a link, login and password asking them to complete their racing profile and read/accept the Transpac Crew Waiver.
How many miles is the Transpac?
The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is an offshore yacht race starting off the Pt. Fermin buoy in San Pedro, California and ending off Diamond Head in Hawaii, a distance of around 2,225 nautical miles (2,560 mi; 4,121 km). Started in 1906 by Clarence W….Transpacific Yacht Race.
| First held | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Website | transpacyc.com |
How often is the Transpac race?
every two years
We only get together every two years and this a great time to renew friendships from past races. Please join all of your fellow members at this great dinner. A very fun evening is guaranteed!
How often is the Transpac?
First raced in 1906 and organized every two years by the Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC), this race starts off Point Fermin in Los Angeles to finish just south of Diamond Head in Honolulu, with plenty of fun and adventure lying between.
What is the Transpac record?
The Transpac Honolulu Race Elapsed Time Record Trophy
| YEAR | BOAT | Elapsed Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2017* | Comanche | 5 days, 1:55:26 |
| 2009 | Alfa Romeo | 5 days 14:36:20 |
| 2005 | Morning Glory | 6 days 16:04:11 |
| 1999 | Pyewacket | 7 days 11:41:27 |
What does Transpac stand for?
TRANSPAC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TRANSPAC | North Pacific Ocean Monitoring for Climate Research Program |
Is the Transpacific Yacht Race still going on?
The Board of Directors of the Transpacific YC has confirmed the 2021 Transpac race is on. Interest is strong among participants, sponsors and members of the club to have no interruption this year in the 105-year history of this classic 2225-mile biennial ocean race from Los Angeles to Honolulu.
Who is the Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club?
Transpacific Yacht Club Commodore Jim Eddy led the crowd of Transpac sailors and their friends and family with this traditional greeting that has so many meanings in Hawaiian: Hello, Welcome, Goodbye, or as an expression of love and affection.
How big was the first TransPac Ocean Race?
This biennial 2225-mile race from LA-Honolulu, first run in 1906, is an ocean racing classic. Seven entries ranging from 37 to 57 feet in length were on the start line today, set one mile south of San Pedro’s Point Fermin lighthouse.
Where is the finish line of the 51st Transpac race?
Forty-one teams are competing in the 51st Transpac Race which takes the fleet on a 2225 nm course from Point Fermin in Los Angeles to the finish line off Diamond Head in Honolulu, Hawaii.