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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WITH A STORIED PAST, RAGTIME SETS SAIL IN TRANSPAC 2025
Over the years, Transpac has drawn many legends of yacht racing—this year one one such legend, Ragtime, returns after years away.
Recently relaunched and sporting significant upgrades, Ragtime's signature black hull and sleek low profile will still be recognizable to longtime fans of what's considered to be the original ultra light displacement boat (ULDB).
It’s Ragtime’s first Transpac since 2009, but this legendary race boat is no stranger to this legendary race. Ragtime has competed in several Transpacs—the first in 1973 when she won the prestigious "Barn Door" trophy, beating favored-to-win Windward Passage by 4 minutes and 31 seconds. This year marks the 50th anniversary of her next first-place finish, when she defeated Windward Passage again. Though many of Ragtime’s past rivals haven’t survived into the modern era, one boat that was specifically built to beat her is also racing in Transpac 2025—Bill Lee’s Merlin.
“It’s super exciting to be facing off against Merlin this year,” said owner and skipper Tina Roberts, who feels that Ragtime’s history with this race is what sets Transpac apart from the other regattas in their busy schedule back on the water. “As a sailor, my goal is to provide stewardship for Ragtime,” said Roberts.
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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 2025 Collection of Aloha shirts for men and women custom-crafted for this year’s 53rd edition of the race.
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Aloha to the 50th entry in the 2025 Transpac, the M&M 72 Extreme H20 2.0, a multihull owned by Patrick Benz. The entry list is now at 52 and filling in with a deep pool of talent and the return of many notable racing teams and boats, including 2023 top finishers Dave Moore's Westerly and Roy Disney’s Pyewacket. Some classics with storied pasts in the race include the Bill Lee sled Merlin and the Spencer Ragtime, who had her Transpac debut in 1973. Two TP52s, Akua Kai and Favonius 2, are in it to win it, and the popular fleets of Andrews, Beneteaus, Santa Cruzes and various J/Boats are also stacking up.
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| Feb 24
ORR and 2025 Lessons Learned Seminar |
5:00 PM PSTZoom Webinar |
| July 2027
2027 Race Starts |
