[4], The 2019 edition of the race, its fiftieth, saw the sinking of a yacht for the first time in its history, when the 68 foot mono-hulled sailboat Santa Cruz 70 OEX suffered rudder damage and an uncontrollable water intrusion. Jamie had sailed with it that way with no headsail for 700 miles. The Skipper is the person in-charge of a boat during an event. I hope everyone has a fun party, Aloha. Kyle is an example to us all. Learn more about the outstanding companies that sponsor Transpac On June 19, the 22nd Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race sailed a 2120 nm course from San Francisco to Pu'u Poa Point on Hanalei Bay, Kauai. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Since 2009, it has been restricted to manual power only sailing yachts. 1987 Results. Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) is proud to announce a new partnership with LW Regatta Gear for all Transpac related apparel and merchandise. There is a video available now on YouTube that can help those unable to attend to tune in on the information presented, as well as act as a reference resource for those that did attend to remind them of the material. However, Were not through the COVID waters yet, explained Brian. I awoke with less than 200 miles to go and considered giving up. The Ocean Race 2023 leg 3: Capetown to Itaja, Brazil. In the double-handed division, Pegasus 50, sailed by Philippe Kahn and Mark Christensen, set a new record of 7 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes and 35 seconds. Annual membership will continue at $170/year and single race entry (SH or DH) will be $50/race. There is a lot of value in having all the boats get together. After 18 days at sea, I awoke at 0600 on July 7 and peered out of my tiny porthole to see a massive green wave towering over me. With that, I changed course back toward Hanalei Bay. Unfortunately, my backup steering system, the Hydrovane, was also jury rigged due to a missing bolt. Theres some other alternatives. The major gear failure on Rainbow was the loss of both weatherfax computers. To all the kids in all corners of the world: dream big. It was an ultimate test of mental toughness and seamanship, and more than once I was reminded of David Goggins Calloused Mind, in which he writes: You have to build calluses on your brain just like how you build calluses on your hands. Theyre currently under a 14-day quarantine restriction for anybody arriving from out of the area, which is pretty strict. Desperation, euphoria and fear competed for equal time throughout the voyage. UPDATE: Race organizers contacted us to say how Shaw won the multihull division, of which he was the only boat, and not the overall despite the race results saying he won the overall. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the highlights distributed in the, Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race Collecting the Bling. Merhan finished the 2,120-mile course in an elapsed time of 8 days, 12 hours and . But not just any kind of sailing. We are hoping this approach will stabilize our finances a bit and cut down on waste as often t-shirts get printed only never to be claimed. You sign up at $50 for the race. Single. In these pages quite a bit of emphasis is placed on new technologies and designs, and the influence they have. Please enter your username or email address. [11] This represents a new race record for monohulls; the multihull record of 5 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes, set by Bruno Peyron in the 1997 race, remains. [5], Ragtime finished first in 1973 and again in 1975.[7]. Details, Tags: Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race. At one point yesterday, he was considering bypassing the finish and going directly to Nawiliwili on the other side of Kauai, where theres a shipping port and therefore marine services. Smoked the competition and finished a day plus all others. 2021 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race Forum Race Archive 2021 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. There are a variety of reasons, but one of the big ones is the cost of supplying t-shirts to all race participants. I expect the first arrival to be about June 30 in Hanalei Bay. My diary from that day reads: SHTP sailors and race committee suggested that, once I crossed the finish line, they would help me diagnose the rudder problem, and even offered to have a flotilla of boats to guide me from Hanalei Bay to Nawiliwili. The San Francisco SSS offers events where singlehanded and short-handed sailors can share knowledge, gain experience, and find a structured environment to expand their horizons. 2021 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race Forum Race Archive 2021 Singlehanded Trans Pacific Yacht Race If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. However, true to our roots as a SINGLEhanded organization, going forward t-shirts will be free to skippers (SH or DH) only. On July 7, 2009, Alfa Romeo II beat the Morning Glory record for best day's run set in the 2005 race, by sailing 399 nautical miles (459mi; 739km) in 24 hours. Hed had it up for 10 days straight! This is acutely the case for members who race doublehanded two t-shirts times eight races quickly exceeds the $170 annual membership fee. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions on large gatherings, were not yet sure where thats going to be. Like this year you will have the option to donate (ie, dont want a t-shirt) which saves us the money to buy and print you a t-shirt and we will add that savings to our fund to support local youth sailing programs. The race finishes in Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai. We will be coveringRigging/Sails/Repairs at Sea. Dec 14th Power Requirements/Electricity Budgeting/Communications, Feb 8th Returning the boat (By sail or freighter), March 8th Provisioning/Food, Water & Medicine, April 15th Emergency Sea Trails Cruise In. Congratulations to all. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the highlights distributed in the e-Newsletter. Contender Richard R. Loynes 14:07:50:00, 1941 Stella Maris II Dr. A. Steele 13:21:03:55, 1947 Chubasco W.L. I cried because of all the love I got from this trip. 1981 Results. While Nozomi had a relatively trouble-free race, Green Buffalo arrived with a long section of mainsail slugs pulled out of the track, among other gear problems. Congratulations Falk Meissner (Shark on Bluegrass) from the Olson 25 fleet! The Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association, based in Marina del Rey, had planned to run their Shaka Challenge simultaneously with the SHTP, finishing in the same place around the same time, and sharing the awards ceremony in Nawiliwili. A few hours later I discovered the rudder had dropped an inch. To all the children Ive met while sailing in remote locations: you can do the same. Ten days from today, hell sail back to Hawaii as navigator on the Andrews 63 Medicine Man in the Transpac Race from San Pedro to Honolulu. Fortunately, weve had good single race entrant turnout in the first three big races each year (Three Bridge Fiasco, Corinthians, and Round the Rocks) which, while it has allowed us to squeak by financially, has masked this inequity. I cried because I learned there is always a way to move forward. Started in 1906 by Clarence W. Macfarlane and hosted by Los Angeles Yacht Club, it is one of yachting's premier offshore races and attracts entrants from all over the world. ID MADE IT! And if you have not already, please also check us out on:Facebook,Instagram and Twitter(Dont forget to refresh this page often for new updates.). Be the uncommon of the uncommon. See bigger map Boat positions on tracker map update every 4 hours, and update every 20 minutes within 25 nm of the finish. 2005 Results. The awards ceremony in the traditional manner potentially could not be held., In summary, were moving forward with planning; we expect to run the race. But the Singlehanded Sailing Society had to postpone it until 2021, mostly due to quarantine requirements on the Hawaii side. Hosted by the Singlehanded Sailing Society, at their Awards Ceremonies Saturday night, the 14 finishers received their coveted TransPac belt buckles, signifying successful completion of their. Subsequently, the upper bearing of my main rudder had been redesigned and rebuilt completely in metal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. 2023 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Messano and co-skipper Bill Durant are excited to put the improved Deception through her paces this summer, particularly because the crew consists largely of the Messano and Durant families. If we get some ultra lightweight, super-fast Moore 24 or something, maybe itll beat that time. The other gave me a big hug. Having started with all other participants, Tabarly and his crew set an unofficial record of 8 days and 13 hours,[3] almost a day ahead of official winner and record-setter Blackfin. Sailing solo can be as euphoric as it is taxing. If restrictions in Hawaii are not lifted with regards to the 14-day quarantine period, I personally see this as a big problem because people who come to greet the racers are likely to not want to go over there and spend 14 days sitting in a hotel room or house. We are always learning and always sharing knowledge. Preliminary 2022 Season StandingsHereCongratulations Chris Jordan and The Pork Chop Express, Singlehanded MonohullDavid Scott and O Mar, Doublehanded MonohullEvan McDonald and Greyhound, Singlehanded Multi-hullDavid Schumann and Bottle Rocket, Doublehanded Multi-hull, SSS COVID-19 Regatta Participation Guidelines. What a trip and achievement. William will be sharing an account of his journey in the September issue of the Mainsheet, so stay tuned. Last and with the most concerning gear failure, Will Lees Hinckley 42 Souwester Competition Sloop Sea Wisdom suffered rudder bearing troubles. Cliff Shaw on the Crowther 10M Rainbow came in midday on Monday. Despite his troubles (What didnt break? he quipped), hell be declared the overall (monohull) winner of the 22nd edition of this race from San Francisco Bay to Hanalei Bay. Back row L-R, Falk Meissner, John Wilkerson, Jamey Wylly, Brendan Huffman Front L-R, Will Lee, Robb Walker, Bill Stange, Cliff Shaw, Jim Quanci Not pictured, Kyle Vanderspek, Reed Bernhard LATEST NEWS 6/13/2021 To be extra prudent, I slept with my EPIRB next to me and prepared the life raft and abandon ship bags. It gets this race out of the shadow of the Pacific Cup. I'm planning to sail from Haleiwa on Oahu over to Hanalei Bay on ~July 14th to hang out for a bit before heading down the Napali Coast and eventually back to Haleiwa. Race t-shirts have been a long-standing tradition at the SSS and we dont want to eliminate that. Suggestion on spinnaker wraps (2 sailboats): use snuffing socks and avert the damn wraps! We are grand because we are undeterred by our ephemeral presence, because we are bold enough to exercise our will. The current list ranges from Steve Campos BAZINGA, a Hobie 33, to Manouch Moshayedis RIO100to three MOD70 trimarans that will be looking for speeds in the high thirties. Starting in San Francisco, the 2120 nm course carries the fleet to the finish. Starting in San Francisco, the 2120 nm course carries the fleet to the finish line located near Puu Poa Point at Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. 1983 Results. Metabiota has ideas. Although I think the TP record is held by a stretched 60. Hopefully I'll get a chance to shoot some photos and drone videos of a few boats coming in. Barn Door Winners Under a hot sun, I doused myself with a gallon of freshwater to rinse off the mess from my tears. In even-numbered years the Pacific Cup race starts out of San Francisco and is run by the Pacific Cup Yacht Club. James Wyllys beautiful Sabre 426 Northern Star arrived in the late afternoon with a very similar wrap, though this one was already doing no good as a sail. If you do a Baja Ha-Ha, or if you did the Nada Ha-Ha because there wasn't an official Baja Ha-Ha this year, be careful, because you may be in for a much longer adventure than you anticipated. Robert Cleveland and Jan Passion are correct that Rainbow is a Crowther not a Gemini. But the Singlehanded Sailing Society had to postpone it until 2021, mostly due to quarantine requirements on the Hawaii side. We have opened registrations for the Feb 25 2023 Corinthian Race, which will start at Golden Gate YC using a normal start sequence, and have a roughly 13 NM course. 2001 Results. On July 3, the first to arrive by more than 26 hours was Kyle Vanderspek on the Hobie 33 Aloha. We are always learning and always sharing knowledge. They pioneered use of an iPhone, with Fullpower-MotionX GPS technology.[13]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Receive emails when 'Lectronic Latitude is updated. One day you will make it happen. Instead, I tried to stabilize the situation by minimizing any rudder movement. Eleven boats and he was number ONE. Ground tackle is a complete system, including the anchor itself, the rode (chain, rope, or some combination thereof, read more, French builder Dufour Yachts has rolled out another new design bringing their line to eight models from 32 to 61 feet. Launched in 1997, Scuttlebutt provides sailing news with a North American focus. This registration will be good for this seminar and all following seminars in the series. Surprise! 2009 Results. The committee on site at Hanalei Bay will probably arrive on June 29. At one point, I had to go overboard to work on a repair while staring into the blue abyss. Long gone are the days of $5 t-shirts providing free t-shirts to skippers, and their crew for doublehanders, has put a real strain on our finances. The first starts of the 2023 Transpac are just around the corner, and our 55 entries prove that there is no one right boat for Transpac. This year has been a challenge to break even financially. Get it wrong, and your boat could wind up on the beach in a bad blow. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. That morning he had sent the message, 70 miles to go. I knew I had to cross that finish linefor myself, my family, my friends and for all those supporting me. It was also a qualifier for the 2021 Singlehanded TransPac. Last edited: Jan 6, 2023 A Alan H Super Anarchist 3,699 943 SF Bay Area Ive had some snafus out there to be sure, and they loom large when theyre read more, When One Wrong Makes a Right Everybody knows youre not supposed to sail up the Pacific Coast! But thats only good to about a 10-minute window. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 2001 Results. Four days later, 19 larger boats hit the line in windy, nasty weather which thankfully improved past Mile Rock. Although the hull actually read more, It was March, and Id made it through another Maine winter. During registration you will be asked as skipper if you want a t-shirt. David is Chair of the 2023 SHTP, has been Commodore of the Singlehanded Sailing Society and is a two-time veteran of the SHTP himself! The first, the 2019 Great Pacific Longitudinal Race (LongPac), was a 400-mile singlehanded race to longitude 126 degrees 40 minutes and back. Results. Commodores Welcome LetterWelcome! In with the new, but why out with the old? OUTStanding, congratulations!! But finish he did, in the middle of the night. First to finish the 2009 Transpac, Alfa Romeo II set a Transpac race elapsed-time record of 5 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes, 20 seconds. 1999 Results. That man was Clarence MacFarlane,still engaged with his brainchild but entrusting the leg work to an old friend known for getting thingsdone. 2007 Results. Racing will be conducted in compliance with all relevant county health orders and any additional site-specific regulations in effect at the time of each event that are detailed in the events Sailing Instructions (SIs). The SSS encompasses everyone from a first-time, double-handed sailor to veterans of the Singlehanded TransPacific (SHTP) yacht race. 2023 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. In the 1975 movie Jaws, the character Matt Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, claims that he has "crewed three Transpacs" as a means of establishing his seamanship credentials with Quint. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. So you won't follow the SHTP because it doesn't have multihulls, got it. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. Should wear a face covering when in public spaces. 1985 Results. The 22nd Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii gets underway for 11 skippers on June 19, 2021. General Procedures and Practices for Race Participants. William Lee Receives Perseverance Award in Singlehanded Transpac . Pen Duick V was the precursor to every modern (edit:Monohull) shorthanded race boat. You sign up at $50 for the race. If you see debris from your boat, during a beach walk, or even on a social media post, share the details using the Floating Marine Plastic Debris Accumulation Reporting Tool. 1981 Results. The awards ceremony is currently scheduled for July 10 at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club, which is a bit of a drive around the island. But Malizia is far from the only team struggling to keep their boat in good read more, Get your ground tackle setup right, and youll sleep much easier while youre cruising. The Santa Cruz 50/52 fleet is one of the long-standing rivalry classes. Should maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from anyone outside of their household or social bubble* before, during, and after any SSS event. Mission Bay Yacht Club is super proud of Kyle Vanderspek. Are required to provide their own personal protective equipment and to carry a face covering with them at all time during events. TPYC Commodore Tom Trujillo welcomes the new partnership saying After a detailed and exhaustive search to determine the best supplier for Transpac owners and crews, we are delighted to be working with LW Regatta Gear. Large gatherings are completely prohibited, so that if thats still in place that could be a complication for our tree meetings and get-togethers at a little house we rent near the beach. He plans to make a final decision by March 15. Congrats to Berkeley YC Staff Commodore Falk Meissner . Callus your mind through pain and suffering.. Yesterday, July 6, was the day of the wraps. 2013 Results. The 22nd Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii gets underway for 11 skippers on June 19, 2021.
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