There’s a new wave in ocean racing, and the Transpacific Yacht Race will ride it to Hawaii in 2009. The TPYC board of directors has posted an Advance Notice of Entry Requirements for the 45th race from Los Angeles to Honolulu next year with two key changes: a maximum length overall (LOA) extended to 30.48 meters (100 feet) for fastest elapsed time or course record contenders and the free use of stored energy for sail hoisting, trimming and adjusting---essentially, ending a Transpac ban on powered winches.
Read moreTranspacific Yacht Club Commodore Al Garnier turned over the helm to Dale Nordin for the next biennium at the organization's off-year dinner meeting, which also recognized the enduring role of club administrator Cathie Nash.
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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 |
