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And they’re off in the first start of 2017 Transpac

Divisions 6, 7 and 8 left the coast under light winds and sunny skies

LOS ANGELES, CA - Seventeen yachts in three divisions set off yesterday in the first wave of three starts to the 49th edition of the 2017 biennial Transpac Race. Under sunny skies and light winds the fleet left the start area promptly at the start signal of 1:00 PM local time to head west towards the finish at Diamond Head in Honolulu 2225 miles away.

This was both an end and a beginning for these teams: an end of months and even years of preparation and planning, and likely a welcome relief after this arduous task, especially those doing the race for the first time. Finally setting out to sea will be a break from all the endless checklists that go along with planning a race of this length and endurance.

And of course the race is also the beginning of an adventure of many days and even weeks of sailing ahead, where crew camaraderie, seamanship, navigation and strategy and other skills will be tested. The best in each division will be rewarded with trophies and prizes at the end of the race, but even those who do not fare well will be rewarded with the satisfaction of having completed one of the world's oldest and greatest ocean races.

Transpac Day 1 Start Line Video

Day 1 Starting Teams

The first start of the 2017 Transpac Race is schedule for a 1255 Warning signal. Classes 0A, 5, 6 and 7 are scheduled to start on Monday, July 3rd. Good luck to the 17 boats in today's starting group!

Maserati Racing’s practice session and view of Long Beach

Weather Safety Briefing

Transpac Weather Safety
Joe Sienkiewicz
NOAA/NWS Ocean Prediction Center

With Jon Gottschalck
OAA/NWS Climate Prediction Center

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