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Transpac-Tahiti Race postponed

by Transpacific Yacht Club 1 Apr 2020 16:44 AEDT From May 28, 2020

Organizers from the Transpacific Yacht Club and Archipelagoes in Papeete announce the planned May 28th start of the 3570-mile Transpac-Tahiti Race from Los Angeles to Tahiti has been postponed.

While racing at sea has no inherent risk in the pandemic, the recent imposition of public health restrictions in both California and French Polynesia have made it nearly impossible for entries to prepare or plan for both the race and its logistical support.

"While our fleet is small, we still have concerns for everyone's health and safety," Race Committee Chairman Tom Trujillo, "and we want to be fully compliant with the letter and spirit of the current regulations."

Possible new start dates are being reviewed in consultation with current entries and weather experts. The latter is important to minimize another risk: the South Pacific tropical storm season, where strong winds and high seas may cross the race course during summer months.

Currently there are 10 entries - 8 monohulls and 2 multihulls - one of the strongest turnouts in the history of the race, which has been held only 14 times since its inaugural edition in 1925. Entry Chairman Dave Cort believes this decision may lose a few of the current entries, but may pick up some more.

"There is a lot of interest in going to Auckland for the next America's Cup in 2021," said Cort, "and some want to use this race to get to the South Pacific and keep going west. We may see more interest in entering among those with this agenda."

The Transpac Tahiti 2020 has been supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Air Tahiti Nui, the Municipality of Papeete and the Port Master of Papeete.

For more information about "Being a Part of the South Seas Legend" in the Transpac Tahiti Race 2020, visit the event's website at www.transpac-tahiti.com.

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