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Notice of Race is Official for the 2027 Transpac; Registration Opens June 1, 2026

The Transpacific Yacht Club has published the Notice of Race for the 2027 edition of the Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race. Known as the Transpac and held biennially since 1906, this will be the 54th running of the 2,225-mile legendary ocean race.

Registration opens on June 1, 2026, for monohull and multihull yachts that meet the requirements in the NOR, including US Sailing’s Safety Equipment Requirements (SER) for ocean races—vessels must be completely self-sufficient for extended periods of time, capable of withstanding heavy storms and prepared to meet serious emergencies without the expectation of outside assistance. 

“Transpac is one of the best offshore races in the world. A race towards the tropics with trade wind sailing near the finish and a special Hawaiian Aloha welcome awaits is a sublime experience, and TPYC and all of its volunteers look to build on 120 years of experience to make this Transpac even better," said Alan Andrews, Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club.

Transpac 2027 Announcements + Seminar Replay: ORR Rating Rule & Lessons

As the 2026-27 Commodore of the Transpacific Yacht Club, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself and share some updates for those of you who are already dreaming about your next Transpac race from LA to Hawaii.

I know and love this race. I’ve competed in 17 Transpacs to Honolulu and Tahiti, on boats that have ranged from a Cal 40, to the Andrews Magnitude 80. I’m a yacht designer by trade, fortunate to have designed Barn Door and class winners, and have raced 11 of my Transpacs on Andrews-designed boats. Beyond designing race-winning boats and competing on them, I’ve also served as the TPYC Technical Committee Chair from 2000-2023.

For those of you who don’t know us, the TPYC leadership is entirely comprised of sailors who have raced Transpac. In 2025, 11 of our 23 Directors competed, including myself aboard Fast Exit II, and our Vice Commodore Alli Bell, who skippered the winning boat, Restless. Our Rear Commodore and Treasurer Tom O’Keefe has raced on Fast Exit, Horizon and several other boats. The TPYC Board of Directors sails and keeps sailors front and center when it organizes races.

Transpac Seminar Series – ORR Rating Rule & Lessons Learned from the 2025 Race

Please join us Tuesday evening, February 24 at 5PM PST via Zoom for our next Transpac Seminar. No registration required.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qwkAvev8TIGYxfUh3tfm_A

WEB ID: 850 9449 9131

PASS CODE: 445334

The 2025 race was filled with great excitement, very different weather windows for different start days, and the first use of the ORR Forecast Time Correction Factor (FTCF) rating system. At this month’s seminar, we will hear from the following speakers:

Randy Smith – Navigator– Aimant de Fille – 2025 Division 4 Winner
"How to utilize ORR data pre-race and during the race"

Dave Moore – Owner– Westerly – 2025 Division 5 Winner and 2023 Overall Winner
"How to optimize your boat for ORR"

Chris Tutmark – Offshore Director – US Sailing
"Lessons learned from 2025 race"

Jim Teeters – Offshore Projects Manager – US Sailing
"ORR Update"

8 Bells Jerry Montgomery

It is with sadness we share the news of the passing of Jerry Montgomery on December 6, 2025. A longtime participant in the Transpac Race and a dedicated member of the Transpacific Yacht Club, Jerry will be remembered for both his competitive success offshore and his dedicated service to the Club.

The Transpac 2025 Photo Gallery Is Here

Memories fade, but photos last forever.

After three weeks in Hawaii capturing the dramatic finishes of Transpac 2025, Sharon Green of Ultimate Sailing and her fearless team of photographers have unveiled the official Master Photo Gallery. From sunrise to sunset, from the first boats to the very last, they documented every unforgettable arrival with over 50,000 breathtaking images.

To celebrate, enjoy 25% off all downloads, prints, and products through September 30, 2025. Use code TP25 at checkout.

Explore the Gallery »