Transpacific Yacht Race 2013: 59 boats race towards Hawaii this July – this is Transpac

Report from the Honolulu Transpacific Committee - It has been described as a life changing adventure, a whirlwind of unbelievable competition and a seafaring challenge unlike any other in the world.  This is Transpac.  In just under 1 month on July 8, 2013 there will be 59 skippers racing their boats towards Hawaii from Long Beach, along with novice, intermediate and professional crews. As of June 20, 2013 Transpac has received four entries from Hawaii-based boats, Pyewacket, Kahuna, Casch Mer and Grand Illusion. Of course, Hawaii’s very own James McDowell, skipper of Grand Illusion, was the winner in the last Honolulu Race (2011) of the King Kalakaua Trophy awarded to the First Corrected Overall yacht.  Hundreds of sailors from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, California, Mexico, Chicago, Japan, San Francisco, and now a late entry from Thailand, along with many other ports of call, will very soon head across the Pacific Ocean in this historic yacht race.

Sending them off from our Mainland Base around Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach will be a dedicated crew of Transpac volunteers. The first finish in Honolulu may be as early as July 13, 2013 where families, friends, crew and yacht enthusiasts will welcome 59 plus entrants from all over the world. This offshore yacht race starts off Point Fermin, San Pedro near Los Angeles on July 8 and ends off Diamond Head Lighthouse in Honolulu, a distance of around 2,225 nautical miles. Hawaii Yacht Club, founded in 1901 is the 2013 host for 47th Transpacific Yacht Race from Long Beach to Honolulu.  More; Transpacific Yacht Race 2013: 59 boats race towards Hawaii this July – this is Transpac