Transpac welcomes 52 entries and counting, Prep Seminar on First Aid at Sea + other race resources
by Transpacific Yacht Club 28 Feb 08:03 NZDT
July 1, 2025
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Lessons from Whittier Trust on sailing and planning
Transpac Heritage Sponsor Whittier Trust is no stranger to the challenges that arise when preparing for a feat such as racing from Los Angeles to Honolulu. In fact, the company has a storied past with the race.
Members of the Whittier family first sailed the Transpacific Yacht Race in 1923 aboard Poinsettia. Unfortunately, damaged sails ended that expedition early—but the family and company has participated in many Transpac races in the decades since. Whittier Trust became the race's Heritage Sponsor in 2019 and in 2021 the company's CEO David Dahl sailed in his first Transpac.
Whittier is a privately owned, multi-family office with locations and clients along the West Coast and across the country. The company takes a unique approach to wealth management that allows them to have a closer relationship with their clients. Their comprehensive, high touch model includes a low client-to-advisor ratio that is just not found at larger wealth management firms. Additionally, Whittier's private ownership allows more flexibility for its clients.
Whittier's Jeff Aschieris, a vice president and client advisor, sees many parallels between sailing and the work that the company does. "There is a lot of alignment in preparation for sailing races and family wealth management," he says. "You cannot just decide to do a race like Transpac, it takes years of preparation. Ensuring your family's assets are well managed for a lifetime and beyond takes just as much careful planning and trust in your team."
In a distance race like Transpac, the sailors at sea must be able to trust in their shore crew and families back at home to hold down the fort so they can focus on the race. Aschieris feels that Whittier has a similar philosophy when it comes to their work. Whittier holds down the fort in managing their clients' investment portfolios, real estate holdings, philanthropic efforts and more, so that clients can focus on their business ventures, retirement passions, or whatever else fills the sails of their life.
Everyone at Whittier is thrilled to continue the partnership with Transpac. Their Heritage Sponsorship helps to continue the company's legacy with this legendary race beyond its deep history of competing in it. Just as they seek to help their clients and their families continue their legacies, Whittier hopes to help Transpac secure and maintain a legacy as a premier offshore regatta. As Aschieris puts it, "You need to know someone has your back, both in business and in other pursuits such as ocean racing. As the preeminent multi-family office headquartered on the West Coast, we're honored to be a partner of Transpac."
Look out for Whittier Trust representatives on both sides of the race this summer!
"You cannot just decide to do a race like Transpac, it takes years of preparation. Ensuring your family's assets are well managed for a lifetime and beyond takes just as much careful planning and trust in your team." — Jeff Aschieris, Whittier Trust.
More information at www.whittiertrust.com
2025 Transpac hits 52 entries and counting
Register Now: Late Entry Fee Kicks in After March 1
Aloha to the 50th entry in the 2025 Transpac, the M&M 72 Extreme H20 2.0, a multihull owned by Patrick Benz. The entry list is now at 52 and filling in with a deep pool of talent and the return of many notable racing teams and boats, including 2023 top finishers Dave Moore's Westerly and Roy Disney's Pyewacket. Some classics with storied pasts in the race include the Bill Lee sled Merlin and the Spencer Ragtime, who had her Transpac debut in 1973. Two TP52s, Akua Kai and Favonius 2, are in it to win it, and the popular fleets of Andrews, Beneteaus, Santa Cruzes and various J/Boats are also stacking up.
This is the final week to take advantage of the standard entry fee, so save a few dollars and register today.
Transpac Prep Seminar: Medicine and first aid at sea
Wednesday, March 5, 6:00pm
Please join the Transpacific Yacht Club for the final event of our 2025 Seminar Series: Medicine & First Aid at Sea. This seminar is presented by John Taussig, Executive Director of Maritime Medical Guides & Backcountry Medical Guides. No registration required and all are welcome to participate using the Zoom link below. Tune in at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 5.
Seminar Zoom link
Reyn Spooner 2025 Transpac shirts dropping on March 1
Transpac Competitors: Check your Email on March 1 for an exclusive discount code.
The 2025 Reyn Spooner Transpac shirt is a hand-painted design that includes iconic imagery from the race and celebrates legendary past competitors. Men's and women's shirts will be available for purchase online starting March 1—all competitors who have registered for the race will receive a discount code to purchase. And if you haven't registered to race, do so now to get that discount code and update your wardrobe with the latest Transpac fashion!
Transpac Checklist: Make plans to ship your gear
Services include picking up gear in California and delivery to your boat on Oahu, and transporting racing gear back to California.
Boats making the return trip back to the mainland after Transpac often need additional gear for the delivery. Shipping logisticians Joe & Laura Neale will be collecting gear at various locations throughout California and then loading a container to ship to Hawaii. Gear pickups will be held in San Pedro, Long Beach and San Diego—stay tuned for dates and pickup locations to be announced in the spring.
Delivery gear transported to Hawaii is $3.95 per pound, excluding fuel containers, which are $4.50 per pound. All fuel containers must be empty and wiped clean of all residues.
The service includes picking up gear in California and then delivery to your boat on Oahu. Gear will be weighed at the time it is picked up and payment is due by cash, check, Zelle or Venmo.
In Hawaii, the PASHA container will be in the Ala Wai Harbor parking lot. A representative from the boat must accept the gear, and then it will be delivered to the boat. There is an additional service to ship your racing gear back to the mainland, available for $3.50 per pound. Return gear will be accepted until July 18, 2025, 12:00pm. On the mainland, delivery is available to San Pedro, Long Beach and San Diego.
Please contact the Neales with questions or concerns.
Joe and Laura Neale
619-306-0072 cell/text/WhatsApp
Transpac Resource: Crewfinder
Looking for additional crew? Or are you crew searching for a boat to join? Check out the Transpac Crewfinder, where you can review crew profiles, post your own credentials and sailing resume, or create a boat profile and share what crew positions you have available.
racing.transpacyc.com/crew-finder
Aloha sendoff tickets
Tickets are now available for the 2025 Transpac Aloha Sendoff, sponsored by Third Window Brewing and Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard. Join us on Saturday, June 28, aboard the USS Iowa in San Pedro to celebrate the skippers and sailors racing in the 2025 Transpac and wish them fair winds and best of luck. Enjoy excellent craft beer and world-class wines from our sendoff sponsors, plus other culinary delights and entertainment.
Get tickets here
Sponsor Aloha: Suntex Marinas
Suntex Marinas is the official Transpac Race Village Sponsor
Suntex Marinas is the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the United States, dedicated to delivering exceptional waterfront experiences. With a nationwide portfolio of premier marinas, Suntex provides world-class facilities, outstanding service and a commitment to innovation that enhances the boating lifestyle.
Suntex cultivates thriving boating communities by investing in top-tier amenities, sustainable practices and unparalleled guest experiences. Whether it's a family setting sail for a weekend adventure or a seasoned yachtsman seeking a premium marina destination, they are dedicated to making every moment on the water extraordinary.
As industry leaders, Suntex proudly support partnerships and events that celebrate the passion and camaraderie of the boating world. Through their commitment to excellence, Suntex continues to shape the future of recreational boating, ensuring that every guest, member and visitor experiences the very best in waterfront hospitality. To learn more, visit suntex.com.
The Suntex Race Village will be located at Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro. This gathering place for skippers, crew, friends, family and fans will house our array of sponsors and vendors, providing racing equipment sales and tune-ups, Transpac-branded clothing, gear and more. Grand opening is June 29 before the first starts!