Bill Stanges Westsail 32 Hula finished in the morning with a spinnaker wrapped around the forestay. 1989 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). To check out a webinar William recently hosted in which he talks about both the race and dreaming big in ever greater detail, click here. Cliff Shaw on the Crowther 10M Rainbow came in midday on Monday. It can also all happen to you. The Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race had been scheduled to run in summer 2020. We'll be right back. Dame Ellen MacArthur retired from professional sailing in 2010 and went on to create the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote the circular economy. Single. 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. Year Boat Owner/Skipper Time, Transpac Honolulu Race Elapsed Time Record Trophy, "Transpac Race: Casualties in the Pacific >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News", http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/603027/Transpacific-Race%7C, "1936 Transpac victor Dorade wins again in 2013", "First ship sinks in Transpacific Yacht Race", "Trans-Pacific yacht race crew safely rescued by competitor after boat sinks", "Twice a Winner, Restored Ragtime Races in Transpac: A Legend Is Still Fit Enough to Sail Away", "Mighty Merloe and Comanche on race record pace in 2017 TRANSPAC", "URI students appear in Disney's 'Morning Light', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Transpacific_Yacht_Race&oldid=1105544445, 1949 Morning Star Richard S. Rheem 10:10:13:09, 1955 Morning Star Richard S. Rheem 9:15:05:10, 1971 Windward Passage Mark Johnson 9:09:06:48, 2005 Morning Glory Hasso Plattner 6:16:04:11, 2009 Alfa Romeo Neville Crichton 5:14:36:20, 1923 (S.Barb.) It was this mistakefailing to untie the read more, After four long months poised to spring into action at the first sign of the right weather window, Spindrift has announced that its record-breaking circumnavigation attempt wont be possible this year. 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. Last edited: Jan 6, 2023 A Alan H Super Anarchist 3,699 943 SF Bay Area Pen Duick V was the precursor to every modern (edit:Monohull) shorthanded race boat. 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. 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. The SSS encompasses everyone from a first-time, double-handed sailor to veterans of the Singlehanded TransPacific (SHTP) yacht race. Eleven boats and he was number ONE. Kyle Vanderspek is a star. So we might have to think through our strategy on sequestering or not sequestering. It gets this race out of the shadow of the Pacific Cup. Congratulations to all! As we approach the end of 2022, weve been working on our financial plans for 2023. I think the first couple races to Hawaii were done like that. (Without satellite tracking in 1978.) 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 record would stand for 20 years. In total back to the $70 for DH single race entry as was the case in 2022 if you get a t-shirt for skipper and crew. Eric Taberly won it in 1969 on Pen Duick V. SF to Japan he finished 11 days ahead of the next competitor . Instead, I tried to stabilize the situation by minimizing any rudder movement. As we approach the end of 2022, weve been working on our financial plans for 2023. This loss ends up being subsidized by members racing singlehanded and single race entrants. It may not display this or other websites correctly. On July 3, the first to arrive by more than 26 hours was Kyle Vanderspek on the Hobie 33 Aloha. If Fiasco was too long for you to finish, or if you want to follow up a great Fiasco, this is your race! The wind died down a bit, and the sea was not as rough. The departure luncheon, which weve held at CYC in the past, and sometimes at restaurants in the area, could be impacted if we still have COVID restrictions. This will be rolled out starting with the 2023 3BF registration. !Register and get the race documents HERE.The anchorage at Hanalei Bay. If you are registering as DH, you will be asked if you want a t-shirt for your crew. Special congrats to Kyle it was so great to follow along. Sailing solo can be as euphoric as it is taxing. They have roadblocks on the island, and they check people driving along. Looks like the 2023 SHTP race will start on Sunday, June 25. Researchers have announced the discovery of the wreck of the schooner barge Ironton in Lake Huron, sitting upright with masts and rigging still intact and with the lifeboat that could have saved her crew still lashed to the ships stern. To all the kids in all corners of the world: dream big. Race t-shirts have been a long-standing tradition at the SSS and we dont want to eliminate that. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. If as skipper you want a t-shirt, you select a style/size and there is no cost to you. Charley, the 1983 Transpac Winner 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 (459 mi; 739 km) in 24 hours. If Fiasco was too long for you to finish, or if you want to follow up a great Fiasco, this is your race! 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! Yesterday, July 6, was the day of the wraps. Please join us for the next Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race seminar on Wednesday,Jan 11that 7:30 via zoom. July 8th, large gathering restrictions will be lifted. 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 of all the love I got from this trip. 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. Be sure to check out the latest installment of Latitude 38s Good Jibes with special guest David Herrigel to chat all things Singlehanded Transpacific Race. Then I remembered: I was anchored in Hanalei Bay and that green wave was the N Pali Coast mountain range. Heres the webcam in Hanalei where we can see you arrive! https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/podcast/episode-65-david-herrigel-loving-singlehanded-transpac/, And be sure to mark your calendar for the 23rd Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race . My passage was plagued by light winds and assorted equipment failures. Would it be too much trouble to ask the people of Kauai to celebrate my accomplishment with fireworks? Results. In the solitude of the vast ocean, there was an exultant thought that peeled back the veneer of my delusions. JavaScript is disabled. The smallest entrant is the Olson 25 sailed by Falk Meissner while a J/109 and a Sabre 426 share the fastest rating in the fleet. 1997 Results. 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. Kauai is under stricter restrictions than the rest of the islands. 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. 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. However, for me, there is no greater joy than an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to wake up to a different sunrise. Jamie had sailed with it that way with no headsail for 700 miles. 2009 Results. Steve Fosset set a new race record in 1995 on his 60' trimaran Lakota, of 6 days 16 hours 7 minutes 16 seconds. We will be coveringRigging/Sails/Repairs at SeaYou can register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvceqhrTorG9D44EQZFGVEPI2YVQQykksTThis registration will be good for this seminar and all following seminars in the series.Full seminar calendar:Dec 14th Power Requirements/Electricity Budgeting/CommunicationsJan 11th Rigging/Sails/Repairs at SeaFeb 8th Returning the boat (By sail or freighter)March 8th Provisioning/Food, Water & MedicineApril 12th Anchoring & Satellite ComsApril 15th Emergency Sea Trails Cruise InMay 10th Weather & Race Strategy. I knew I had to cross that finish linefor myself, my family, my friends and for all those supporting me. The MOD70s are doing the crewed Transpac, different boat. Overdid it last night, shredded another spin.. If you are registering as DH, you will be asked if you want a t-shirt for your crew. Congrats to all! Congratulations Falk Meissner (Shark on Bluegrass) from the Olson 25 fleet! The Skipper is the person in-charge of a boat during an event. On the floor, I've fallen and can't get up. Congratulations to all! 2009 Results. Every. I let it all out, like a kid. I announced this at Saturdays annual awards meeting and posted it on the forum yesterday, but want to make sure that it reaches all members. Tags: Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race. 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. 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. Congratulations to all. We often wonder: what motivates someone to take on the challenge of not just sailing but racing 2225 miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu? Although the hull actually read more, It was March, and Id made it through another Maine winter. 1985 Results. 2001 Results. 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. All entrants complete solo Transpac Race Published on July 7th, 2021 All 11 skipper in the 2021 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race which started June 19 from California have arrived in Hawaii. I think it would make for a spectacular arrival. Every time I think Ive seen it all, my people outdo themselves and serve up the unexpected. 1993 Results. You are using an out of date browser. In 1969, French sailing legend Eric Tabarly shadowed the race with his Pen Duick IV, one of the world's first trimarans competitive in all wind conditions. 1989 Results. 1999 Results. We will be coveringRigging/Sails/Repairs at Sea. 1985 Results. If we have to delay again, well have to have a discussion about whether we do races two years in a row to hold the odd year planning. Please join us for the full season. Well done!! 2007 Results. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. So impressed as always at how much good sportsmanship and camaraderie a bunch of solo sailors display! Although I think the TP record is held by a stretched 60. 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. If we get some ultra lightweight, super-fast Moore 24 or something, maybe itll beat that time. We are grand because we are undeterred by our ephemeral presence, because we are bold enough to exercise our will. Shouldn't a Transpac race go from North America to Asia? The record fell once again in 2005, with Hasso Plattner's Morning Glory, a maxZ86 from Germany. See overall results here: https://www.jibeset.net/show.php?RR=JACKY_T007588480&DOC=r201&TYP=html. Callus your mind through pain and suffering.. We are always learning and always sharing knowledge. Theres nothing better. ID MADE IT! As skipper you can select donate or a style/size t-shirt, and we either add to our youth sailing fund or the t-shirt is free, respectively. 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. And boats may not be sequestered at all at the CYC docks. I think the award should go to the people who supported me along the way and after the race. [14][15][16], The Transpac Honolulu Race Elapsed Time Record Trophy is awarded to the Record Holder for the fastest elapsed time by a monohull yacht in the race.[17]. Your options will be no t-shirt ($0) or select a style/size for $20. 2003 Results. 1993 Results. My tears started rolling uncontrollably. Your options will be no t-shirt ($0) or select a style/size for $20.If you register as a single race entrant, the same rules will apply. Mariner L.A. Norris 11:14:46, 1928 (Balboa) Talayha L. Lippman 13:04:58:30, 1930 Enchantress Morgan Adams 12:13:22:52, 1932 (S.Barb.) He was the only one to finish under spinnaker. 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. I dont know if I have it in me, but Id really like to try this race. They did so at all hours, with a variety of sail configurations and a range of equipment problems. We talked about that this year, but no one seemed excited about it. Another possibility would be to go down the coast or go out in the Pacific and turn around and come back. A 90hp RIB came alongside, and two race committee members boarded Sea Wisdom. It was also a qualifier for the 2021 Singlehanded TransPac. Start getting ready for 2023!! What a great achievement! All 11 skipper in the 2021 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race which started June 19 from California have arrived in Hawaii. If you are registering as DH, you will be asked if you want a t-shirt for your crew. Discussion, questions (and hopefully some answers) for the 2021 race to Hanalei. Awesome job Kyle! Theyre currently under a 14-day quarantine restriction for anybody arriving from out of the area, which is pretty strict. The current list ranges from Steve Campo's BAZINGA, a Hobie 33, to Manouch Moshayedi's RIO100 to three MOD70 trimarans that will be looking for speeds in the high thirties. Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) is proud to announce a new partnership with LW Regatta Gear for all Transpac related apparel and merchandise. The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is a biennial offshore yacht race held in odd-numbered years starting off the Pt. Clifford Shaws Crowther 10m Cu multihull Rainbow won overall handicap for the 22nd edition while Kyle Vanderspeks Hobie 33 Aloha claimed elapsed and class honors for the 2120 nm course from San Francisco to Hanalei Bay on the island of Kauai. The race finishes in Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai. After sailing over 2,000 miles and with less than 200 miles to go, I jibed. Thank you for racing with the SSS, and we look forward to seeing you on the water. Hed had it up for 10 days straight! 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race, https://www.jibeset.net/show.php?RR=JACKY_T007588480&DOC=r201&TYP=html, St. Francis Yacht Club Members to Compete in Tokyo, Get One Month Free at Wayfarer Apartments and Marina, Circumnavigator Ellen MacArthur Navigating the Circular Economy. Get it wrong, and your boat could wind up on the beach in a bad blow. I have a request, wrote John in a message to the race committee. And we can track how close you were to that with satellite data. 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. In 1995, multihulls were invited to participate for the first time, but not eligible for the Barn Door trophy. 2023 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. I sat on the deck pondering this thought for some time, with my perspective as wide as the horizon. How might probability inform policy on pandemics? Surprise! 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. Racing under StFYCs burgee aboard Sea Wisdom was William Lee. The SSS encompasses everyone from a first-time, double-handed sailor to veterans of the Singlehanded TransPacific (SHTP) yacht race. This will be rolled out starting with the 2023 3BF registration.Thanks for your ongoing support of the SSS.Tracy RogersSSS Treasurer, 12/21/22Reminder!Please join us for the next Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race seminar on Wednesday,Jan 11that 7:30 via zoom. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the highlights distributed in the e-Newsletter. I learned to push the limits of my endurance, to engage in prolonged experiences of cathartic suffering to break down my inner walls, to cleanse my spirit for simpler and purer emotions, and to surpass myself. And we did it. 2011 Results. 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. 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. 1987 Results. 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. But finish he did, in the middle of the night. Please enter your username or email address. Accept full responsibility for any potential exposure to COVID-19 that may result from participating in any SSS event. Easy to deploy with little chance of wrapping!! However, true to our roots as a SINGLEhanded organization, going forward t-shirts will be free to skippers (SH or DH) only. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the highlights distributed in the, 2021 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race, Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race Collecting the Bling. A few hours later I discovered the rudder had dropped an inch. They dont want you to leave your hotel or home. Next year will see the 52nd edition of a race that is famous for delivering a downwind sleigh ride across the Pacific. Starting in San Francisco, the 2120 nm course carries the fleet to the finish line located. Finishing in a squall that night was the smallest boat in the fleet, Falk Meissners Olson 25 Shark on Bluegrass. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Robert Cleveland and Jan Passion are correct that Rainbow is a Crowther not a Gemini. 2013 Results. 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. And I think they would be a missing part of the race if we cant do it., Brian spoke with the authorities in Kauai. The 22nd Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii gets underway for 11 skippers on June 19, 2021. 2011 Results. Look for the latest information to be posted on the website, with the highlights distributed in the e-Newsletter. Ever since my first sailing trip 29 years ago, I have sought that joy, yearning to cast away the security of my daily life and let my spirit roam freely. The major gear failure on Rainbow was the loss of both weatherfax computers. I awoke with less than 200 miles to go and considered giving up. And then of course, we could delay the race to another season.. By Christine Weaver | July 7, 2021 | Hanalei, HI | 14 Between the time we last posted on 'Lectronic Latitude on Friday, July 3, and this morning, all 11 boats finished the 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race. This is acutely the case for members who race doublehanded two t-shirts times eight races quickly exceeds the $170 annual membership fee. https://www.jibeset.net/entrylist.pbcba1b542bc1e034440bd44b&T=1671595900&SORT=br, https://www.sfbaysss.org/forum/attachment.php?s=d387ff0ccf94a14b592e1096ee3c2aab&attachmentid=7209&d=1644978248, https://www.sfbaysss.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SHTP-Results-1978-2021C.pdf. 1999 Results. Great race everyone! The Singlehanded Transpac record is held by Steve Fossett in '98 in an ORMA 60.