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Eight weeks to go for first Transpac start

In 8 weeks – Tuesday, June 27^th - the first of three successive waves of starters will cross the start line for their 2225-mile journey westward across the Pacific towards Hawaii in the 52^nd biennial Transpac Race, organized by the Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC). Most will have said emotional goodbyes and received well-wishing Alohas from family and friends from the shoreside venue in the Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro before their short commute to the start area in the vicinity of Point Fermin.  

Reyn Spooner launches official Transpac 2023 Aloha shirts

The Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) – organizers of the 2225-mile biennial Tranpsac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu – and Reyn Spooner – creator of the World’s most collected Aloha shirts – are pleased to announce the release of the official Transpac 2023 Collection of Aloha shirts for men and women custom-crafted for this year’s 52nd edition of the race.

Aloha Send Off Party Aboard the USS Iowa

The 2023 Transpac Race will kick off with a special Aloha Send Off Party on June 24th aboard the USS Iowa. Tickets are available for online purchase for this unique experience aboard the battleship turned museum.

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Guests affiliated with Transpac (racers, club members, families) can use Discount Code: "Transpac" for 20% off tours of the battleship museum.

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Start Dates Announcement

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With over 60 boats entered, the 2023 Transpac Race promises to be another classic race to Honolulu. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to San Pedro for the Person in Charge meeting and Aloha send-off party on the USS Iowa on June 24.

With just over 3 months to go we know this is a busy time completing final preparations for the race. To assist you with planning travel, hotel, and other arrangements we are releasing the start dates for each boat in the fleet. These are start dates only, the division breaks will be announced following the final rating submission deadline of May 26. We’ve also provided provisional dates and locations for the awards presentations which will be held separately for each start date.

Transpacific Yacht Club Turns 95

Ninety-five years ago, on March 1, 1928 the Transpacific Yacht Club was born of an idea hatched by the same man who had sparked the 1906 inaugural race to Honolulu. That man was Clarence MacFarlane, still engaged with his brainchild but entrusting the leg work to an old friend known for getting things done. That was Albert Soiland.