Category Archives: Transpac 2013

PODIUM FINISHERS DETERMINED IN 2013 TRANSPAC

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Honolulu, Hawaii – July 22, 2013 – With about one fourth the fleet still making their final approaches into the finish in today’s light winds, the windows of opportunities have now been closed for anyone to challenge the top three overall finishers in the 2013 Transpac. On the strength of starting in perfect wind conditions, carrying these through the race, and with a comprehensive refit and well-developed performance program on a classic yacht, Matt Brooks’ 1929 Sparkman & Stephens-designed 52-foot wooden yawl Dorade has earned overall victory in this 47th edition of the race, organized by the Transpacific YC and held biennially since 1906. At Thursday evening's award ceremony, Dorade will win the impressive King Kalakaua Trophy as First Corrected Overall Yacht. Continue Reading......
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Under 600 Miles

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Hello Westward Fans! We've been busy since our last post. At the time of writing, we have just under 600 miles until our finish, so just a few days left! We have seen a little bit of everything in our last day and a half or so. Westward and her crew have successfully weathered squalls, lulls, big waves, calm seas, blistering sun, and cold. We have done a few gybes, always trying to sail closest to rhumb line (most direct course to the finish). Our crew work has improved quite a bit. Continue Reading......
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Yacht Westward Start, Around the West End, First Squall, First Kite

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  Latest blog post from the Bell family on Westward: Hello Westward Fans! It's been a pretty active two days for Westward and her crew of Bells. With Monday morning came the expected pre-race chaos and the unexpectedly large send-off crew. By about 11:30 we were off the dock and headed toward the race course. Our first adventure was just outside the Angels Gate Light when the engine alarm went off to let us know that we had lost oil pressure. More...
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Transpac Video Coverage From KTLA Local TV in Los Angeles

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Some Transpac 2013 overview coverage video during the last few days from Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach. Gayle Anderson was live in Long Beach for the 47th Transpacific Yacht  Race or Transpac 2013, as the second set of yachts prepare to  disembark from Point Fermin in San Pedro at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th and  the third set on Saturday, July 13th. You can see the yachts before they set  sail at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach near Gladstones. Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/07/10/transpacific-race-2013-watch-the-race/#ixzz2YfiNydX5  ...
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3 Generations of The Bell Family have sailed the Transpac

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In 2013, a third generation of Bells are racing Westward in Transpac. Westward will sail in her first Transpac since 1981 with six crew, all family, aboard. We invite you to join us in our adventure. Learn about the crew, the race, and the work that went into readying the boat for her first ocean race in over 30 years. During the race, you will be able to track us on the Transpac site, and when we can, we'll also update this site. Follow their journey here.  ...
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Transpac Race

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Interested in getting the latest information regarding the Transpac Race? Follow them at their Facebook Page and continue visiting California Coast Post for the latest updates. The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is an offshore yacht race starting off Point Fermin, San Pedro, near Los Angeles, and ending off Diamond Head Lighthouse in Honolulu, a distance of around 2,225 nautical miles (2,560 mi; 4,121 km). Started in 1906, it is one of yachting's premier offshore races and attracts entrants from all over the world. The race is organized by the Transpacific Yacht Club. The race is famous for fast downwind sailing under spinnaker in the trade winds. More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transpacific_Yacht_Race...
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