As the 2026-27 Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and share some updates for those of you who are already dreaming about your next Transpac race from LA to Hawaii.
I know and love this race. I’ve competed in 17 Transpacs to Honolulu and Tahiti, on boats that have ranged from a Cal 40, to the Andrews Magnitude 80. I’m a yacht designer by trade, fortunate to have designed Barn Door and class winners, and have raced 11 of my Transpacs on Andrews-designed boats. Beyond designing race-winning boats and competing on them, I’ve also served as the TPYC Technical Committee Chair from 2000-2023.
For those of you who don’t know us, the TPYC leadership is entirely comprised of sailors who have raced Transpac. In 2025, 11 of our 23 Directors competed, including myself aboard Fast Exit II, and our Vice Commodore Alli Bell, who skippered the winning boat, Restless. Our Rear Commodore and Treasurer Tom O’Keefe has raced on Fast Exit, Horizon and several other boats. The TPYC Board of Directors sails and keeps sailors front and center when it organizes races.
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Please join us Tuesday evening, February 24 at 5PM PST via Zoom for our next Transpac Seminar. No registration required.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qwkAvev8TIGYxfUh3tfm_A
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PASS CODE: 445334
The 2025 race was filled with great excitement, very different weather windows for different start days, and the first use of the ORR Forecast Time Correction Factor (FTCF) rating system. At this month’s seminar, we will hear from the following speakers:
Randy Smith – Navigator– Aimant de Fille – 2025 Division 4 Winner
"How to utilize ORR data pre-race and during the race"
Dave Moore – Owner– Westerly – 2025 Division 5 Winner and 2023 Overall Winner
"How to optimize your boat for ORR"
Chris Tutmark – Offshore Director – US Sailing
"Lessons learned from 2025 race"
Jim Teeters – Offshore Projects Manager – US Sailing
"ORR Update"
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It is with sadness we share the news of the passing of Jerry Montgomery on December 6, 2025. A longtime participant in the Transpac Race and a dedicated member of the Transpacific Yacht Club, Jerry will be remembered for both his competitive success offshore and his dedicated service to the Club.
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Memories fade, but photos last forever.
After three weeks in Hawaii capturing the dramatic finishes of Transpac 2025, Sharon Green of Ultimate Sailing and her fearless team of photographers have unveiled the official Master Photo Gallery. From sunrise to sunset, from the first boats to the very last, they documented every unforgettable arrival with over 50,000 breathtaking images.
To celebrate, enjoy 25% off all downloads, prints, and products through September 30, 2025. Use code TP25 at checkout.
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A scoring adjustment has been made in Suntex Division 7 of the 2025 Transpac Race, involving the vessel Rahan, a Beneteau First 36 sailed double-handed by Charles-Etienne Devanneaux and Fred Courouble. Rahan was the first boat to finish in her division, and the first to finish of all Tuesday starters—a remarkable achievement for a double-handed team.
After the finish, a rating discrepancy that resulted from input errors was discovered. Once addressed, Rahan’s corrected time was adjusted to 08d 20:57:26, moving her into second place in the Division. All parties acknowledged the issue, and a revised scoring was released.
Doug & Jack Jorgensen’s J/111 Picosa, with a corrected time of 08d 19:53:50, was declared the winner of Suntex Division 7.
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Third and final trophy ceremony recognizes overall winners, special awards & more
The 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race celebrated its Final Awards Ceremony and Closing Party on Saturday, July 19, at the Kaneohe Yacht Club, in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The last of three gatherings honoring the skippers, crews and navigators who contested the 53rd edition of this storied ocean race, it was an opportunity for sailors and their families and friends to revel in the achievement of racing across the Pacific Ocean. Two previous ceremonies were held: one at Waikiki Yacht Club on Tuesday, July 15, and one at Hawaii Yacht Club on Thursday, July 17.
Awards for top division finishers, best overall elapsed and corrected, and other performances of distinction were announced, and a video recapping the race was shared.
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| Feb 24
ORR and 2025 Lessons Learned Seminar |
5:00 PM PSTZoom Webinar |
| July 2027
2027 Race Starts |
