(Honolulu, Hawaii)- First organized by the Transpacific Yacht Club in 1906, the biennial Transpac Race has attracted a record fleet of 90 boats for its 50th edition. Three waves of starts have gotten the fleet onto the 2,225.0nm course from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Here are some updates:
The early starters, after an initial dive south for better winds, are now straightening their course toward the finish line. However, the third group isn't as lucky as most are dealing with light winds for their escape from California.
J/Crews are leading several 50th Transpac Race divisions!
The eight J/Teams that are sailing are having good racing conditions so far and many are either leading or have podium positions so far. Here is the latest position report (as of 0500 on July 17):
In the thirteen-boat Division 3, leading is Shawn Dougherty & Jason Andrews’ HAMACHI from Corinthian YC Seattle in Seattle, WA, following in third position is Mark Surber’s SNOOPY from Coronado YC in San Diego, CA, fourth is Zach Anderson & Chris Kramer’s VELVET HAMMER from San Francisco, CA, sixth is Tom Garnier’s REINRAG 2 from Los Angeles YC, and tenth is Roger Gatewood’s J/145 KATARA from St Petersburg, FL.
In the eleven-boat Division 6, leading is Scott Grealish’s new J/121 BLUE FLASH from Willamette Sailing Club in Portland, Oregon.
In Division 7, sitting in third position is Paul Stemler’s J/44 PATRIOT from Newport Harbor YC in Newport Beach, CA.
Finally, in Division 8, also sitting in third place is David Gorney’s J/105 NO COMPROMISE from Anacapa YC.
Current ORR Overall Leaders for the entire fleet of 90 boats are the following: 1st HAMACHI, 3rd SNOOPY, and 4th VELVET HAMMER.
Many of these positions can change, of course, over 4 to 5 more days of sailing for this J/Navy traversing the gorgeous deep cobalt blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. All will be working hard on their gybe angles for their final approach into the Molokai Channel and the finish off Diamond Head, Hawaii! Cheer them on and follow the fleet on YB Tracker here For more 50th Transpac Race sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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