Transpac festivites kick-off in San Pedro
by Transpacific Yacht Club 24 Jun 2023 16:01 PDT
June 27 - July 1, 2023
52nd Transpac © Transpacific Yacht Club
The 52nd Transpac kicks off this weekend in San Pedro. Come be part of the experience!
Transpac Village
Transpac Village is open at Cabrillo Way Marina. Crews can stop into the Racers' Retreat for access to WiFi and local information. Race sponsors including SD Boatworks and LW Regatta Gear will be present. If you are in the area, you can walk through the Transpac Village to see the boats, the crews and their preparations.
Person in Charge Meeting
The Person in Charge meeting is today at 2:00 pm at Los Angeles Yacht Club. One representative from each boat is required to attend.
Aloha Send-Off
Join us aboard the USS Iowa today at 6:00 PM as we send the teams off in style. You'll get a chance to meet the teams, hear from our race sponsors, eat great food, and maybe even win the chance to pull the trigger on one of Iowa's guns.
Buy your tickets here: app.promotix.com/trade/select-tickets/Transpac2023.
Virtual Race
Did you want to race this year, but for whatever reason find yourself on dry land? Don't fear - you can join in the virtual Transpac on RealSail!
Read more about that and register here: www.realsail.net.
Starts
Watch the three starts either from the water, atop Point Fermin, or through our social media coverage. The three start dates are:
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - one start at 1:00 PDT
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - one start at 1:00 PDT
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - starts at 12:00 and 1:00 PDT
During the race, keep an eye on the tracker and our social media accounts for regular updates. The YB tracker link is: yb.tl/transpac2023. This tracker service is sponsored by Pasha Hawaii.
Arrivals in Hawaii
Boats will likely start to arrive in Hawaii starting about July 5th. Be part of the welcoming crew and congratulate or teams on completing this classic race. Stop by the TPYC "Shack" at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor to find boat location information.
Of course, there will be plenty of parties in Hawaii! Get your tickets for:
July 13 - Party at Waikiki Yacht Club - tickets link here
July 14 - Party at Hawaii Yacht Club
July 15 - Party at Kaneohe Yacht Club
For more information on the 2023 Transpac, visit www.transpacyc.com.