A centralized hub of Transpac activities at the start of the race, open June 29 - July 5.
The Suntex Race Village is a central hub of activities associated with the 2025 Transpac. Crews can gather at the end of the day to get out of the wind and relax, dine, drink and take care of Transpac business.
Fifty years ago, Bill Lee was a controversial designer. Merlin was still two years in the offing, and the Wizard wouldn’t be Commodore of Transpac YC for another 35 years, but a lot hung on the question of whether or not Stu Cowan could repeat as an overall winner with his Lee-designed, 35-foot Chutzpah.
The surfing contest that had begun ten years earlier, with the advent of Cal 40s, was in full swing. The ULDB revolution took it a step farther, and not everybody liked the ULDB thing. Not everybody liked the thought of crossing an ocean on freeze-dried foods just to compete with the Chutzpahs of the world.
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We would like to call your attention to a sponsorship announcement, as we welcome Bridger Marine aboard as a 2025 Transpac sponsor. Bridger Marine recently launched an insurance product designed specifically for racing yachts which we believe will be of interest to our racing community.
Please see the full announcement. Thank you to all our sponsors for the support they provide our fleet.
Aloha to our international competitors: Marten 72 Aragon, Andrews 77 Mach II, Volvo 70 Noahs II and Elliott 35 Palby Marine
Transpac’s reputation as one of the premier offshore regattas always draws a contingent of sailors from all over the world. With start and finish lines in iconic destinations, tough yet friendly competition, and a course characterized by stellar downwind sailing conditions, it’s no wonder that Transpac has gained notoriety on a global scale.
This year, four boats and their crews are crossing international waters and heading to sunny Southern California for the start of the race. Aragon (Netherlands), Ma
Ultimate Sailing has been photographing Transpac for more than two decades, helping make memories last. We have the talent, and tried-and-true techniques for getting the shots – at the start off, Point Fermin, Catalina rounding, Molokai Channel, and Diamond Head finish.
But more than that: we have a passion for photographing Transpac: it’s our favorite event – full of action, scenery, drama, and emotion.
Let us help you preserve your memories with a photo package from Ultimate Sailing. We will have a team of professional photographers in San Pedro, the starting line, Catalina rounding, Molokai Channel, Diamond Head finish, dock arrivals, and the trophy presentation. Choose from photo packages large or small or customize your own.
• prints • digital downloads • slide shows & presentations
• social media • coffee table books • t-shirts and novelties • office accessories
But you must order now, so we can staff up, book the boats and helicopter, and plan for your arrival. We’ll be there to cheer you on!
Mahalo and warm wishes for a wiki wiki Transpac!
Sharon Green & the Ultimate Sailing Team
Official Photographer for Transpac 2025!
2025 Transpac Race Photo Packages
Transpac Race Photo Gallery Highlights
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DON'T MISS THE PARTY!
Invite your friends & family to the Aloha Sendoff Party.
A proper race deserves a proper sendoff! Get your tickets now for the 2025 Transpac Aloha Sendoff, sponsored by Third Window Brewing and Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard.
Join us on Saturday, June 28, 6:00-9:00pm, aboard the USS Iowa in San Pedro to celebrate the skippers and sailors racing in the 2025 Transpac and wish them fair winds and best of luck.
Enjoy excellent craft beer, world-class wines and Mount Gay Rum from our sendoff sponsors, plus other culinary delights and entertainment.
In Hawaii, don’t miss the Hana Hou Party at Kaneohe Yacht Club on Saturday, July 19, to celebrate a successful passage and award trophies!
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The Transpacific Yacht Club would like to remind competitors of several rule changes and updates that are different than in years past.
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The 2025 Transpac will use Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring to account for varying weather conditions on start dates and how different types of boats use the same weather to sail different optimal courses to Honolulu. “Catalina Eddy” weather effects often make the first 200 miles of Transpac significantly different from one start day to another, and with three planned starts staggered over five days chances are high for different weather between the starts. Fortunately, “Catalina Eddies” are now well predicted by HRRR forecasts.
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| Feb 24
ORR and 2025 Lessons Learned Seminar |
5:00 PM PSTZoom Webinar |
| July 2027
2027 Race Starts |
