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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| Feb 24, 2026
ORR and 2025 Lessons Learned Seminar |
5:00 PM PSTZoom Webinar |
| March 5, 2027
Last Day for Standard Entry Payment |
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| May 28, 2027
Last Date to Pay Late Entry Fee |
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| June 11, 2027
Deadline for Submitting Final Rating Data |
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| June 4, 2027
Initial Inspection Deadline |
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| June 22, 2027
Deadline for "As-Built" Sails Certificate |
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| July 3, 2027
Mandatory Person in Charge Meeting |
TBA |
| July 3, 2027
Aloha Send Off Party |
Evening |
| July 6, 2027
First Transpac Race Start |
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| July 8, 2027
Second Transpac Race Start |
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| July 10, 2027
Third Transpac Race Start |
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| July 20, 2027
Honolulu Awards Ceremony, Day 3 Starters |
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| July 22, 2027
Honolulu Awards Ceremony, Day 2 Starters |
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| July 24, 2027
Honolulu Awards Ceremony, Day 1 Starters |
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| July 25, 2027
Navigator’s De-Brief Meeting |
