News
Kimo Winterbottom of Bridger Marine Insurance will be presenting the next Transpac Prep Seminar on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm. He's a veteran Transpac competitor who knows the issues offshore racers face and is prepared to cover the following topics:
Current insurance market for racing yachts;
How to prepare your boat and team for the insurance survey and underwriting;
Insurance options available for the 2027 Transpac.
SEMINAR REPLAY >>> RACE RIGGING WITH SD BOATWORKS
Watch the Transpac Prep Seminar with David Servais of SD Boatworks
Transpac hosted a seminar with industry expert and Transpac sponsor SD Boatworks, covering rigging issues and ideas to consider as you prepare for the 2027 race. Is your current rigging set up adequate? What new products and technologies are available today? What’s being used by top level race boats? David Servais of SD Boatworks covered topics such as the latest concepts for offshore race rigging, soft shackles and more; lifespan and inspection schedules for running and standing rigging; how many spare sheets, halyards and fittings is enough; and checking for and dealing with chafing.
UPCOMING SEMINAR TOPICS
Look for announcements regarding dates, times and speakers on these upcoming topics, such as:
Transpac Resources for Boatyards, Shipping and More
First Aid with Tackline Medical
Weather & Routing with Peter Isler, Marine Weather University
NHYC ANNOUNCES RACE TO MANZANILLO
Race from Newport to Mexico and complete a Transpac requirement
A requirement for the 2027 Transpac race is to complete a passage under sail. Since the early 1970s, Newport Harbor Yacht Club has conducted the biennial Newport Beach to Cabo San Lucas International Yacht Race in advance of Transpac, and our competitors often enter this offshore race to shakedown their boats and crew and meet this requirement.
Due to congestion within the Cabo San Lucas Marina, NHYC sought an alternate location and received considerable encouragement from the hospitality team at the Las Hadas Hotel and Marina in Manzanillo, MX, who are excited to accommodate the fleet, families and friends.
The NHYC 2027 Invitational Yacht Race to Manzanillo, Mexico will start on Friday, March 5, 2027, and cover approximately 1,100 nautical miles. This race is for fully measured, ORR Class racing sailboats who will be selected by the NHYC Organizing Committee (“NHYC-OA”) through an invitation to participate. Racing sailboats with a PV or Cabo ORR rating of at least 1.01 or higher will be considered.
Local race organizers in Manzanillo are planning fleet races in advance of the Easter week holidays since so many competitive boats will be in the area. The NHYC-OA is finalizing a Notice of Race expected to be published by late October 2026 and will contain specifics concerning class rules, the start and finish location, the hospitality venue as well as marina berthing and immigration details.
TRANSPAC CHECKLIST: SAFETY AT SEA TRAINING
Complete a Transpac requirement
One of several Transpac race requirements is valid Safety at Sea training certificates for at least 60% of the crew, including the Person in Charge, Reserve Person in Charge and Watch Captains. Del Rey Yacht Club is hosting a Safety at Sea seminar on November 7-8, 2026, and it’s one of the few scheduled in Southern California before the Transpac next summer. Several Transpac racers are already registered—join them.
US SAILING SAFETY AT SEA COURSES >>
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2027 TRANSPAC
Entries are open and boats are prepping now
If you’re a returning skipper or sailor, use your existing Nautical Cloud account to sign in and sign up! If you’re new to Transpac, welcome aboard—create an account, add your basic boat details and officially enter the race with payment of the $250 deposit. The Entry Committee is available for assistance at entry@transpacyc.com.
Leading up to the race, owners can navigate through the Nautical Cloud platform, completing the task list to meet all entry requirements. Have your crew create accounts, too, and you can add them to your boat roster and assign roles, such as Captain and Person in Charge, which gives them access to assist with the entry process.
RACE UPDATE: NOR AMENDMENT
On October 21, 2026, TPYC published Amendment #1 to the 2027 Transpac Notice or Race, Regarding International Jury.
The amendment is as follows:
13.6 An International Jury will be appointed in accordance with RRS 91(b) and Appendix N. Its decisions will be final as provided in RRS 70.3(a).
LET US KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE
Follow @transpacrace on social media and tag us in your posts
Let us know you're out there and preparing for Transpac 2027! If you’re on social media, tag @transpacrace in your posts so we can follow your journey to the starting line and share your posts with other sailors and fans. You're also welcome to email your photos, social media handles and website info to media@transpac.com so we can collaborate.
SPONSOR THE 2027 TRANSPAC
You don't have to race across an ocean to be part of the race!
Want to be a part of one of the world’s greatest ocean races without leaving the dock? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 53rd edition of the Transpac. From supporting the socials and shoreside logistics to aligning your marine brand with over a million online followers and hundreds of sailors and bluewater boats embarking on this 2,225-mile race of a lifetime, there are several bespoke options available.
To learn more, contact TPYC Jr. Staff Commodore Bill Guilfoyle at wguilfoyle3603@gmail.com or 805-729-3666.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR TRANSPAC 2027
Mark your calendars and make your plans