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. 1995 Results. 1989 Results. I was no longer alone! The wind died down a bit, and the sea was not as rough. I lost all steerage and was forced to request rescue from the US Coast Guard. 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. And we can track how close you were to that with satellite data. It was also a qualifier for the 2021 Singlehanded TransPac. So impressed as always at how much good sportsmanship and camaraderie a bunch of solo sailors display! 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. 1987 Results. [11] This represents a new race record for monohulls; the multihull record of 5 days, 9 hours, 18 minutes, set by Bruno Peyron in the 1997 race, remains. Two of my fellow competitors cheered me across the finish line, even though it was well past midnight. With that, I changed course back toward Hanalei Bay. Well done!! In the 1975 movie Jaws, the character Matt Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, claims that he has "crewed three Transpacs" as a means of establishing his seamanship credentials with Quint. During registration you will be asked as skipper if you want a t-shirt. The 2008 documentary Morning Light is a film about the 2007 Disney-sponsored competitors in the race. Nipping at Alohas heels (on corrected time) was Robb Walkers Cal 40 Nozomi. Mission Bay Yacht Club is super proud of Kyle Vanderspek. 2021 Singlehanded Transpac; The WoodenBoat Forum is sponsored by WoodenBoat Publications, publisher of WoodenBoat magazine. Jamie had sailed with it that way with no headsail for 700 miles. 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. During the LongPac, I experienced rudder failure when I hit an underwater object at 0200. So we might have to think through our strategy on sequestering or not sequestering. This is how it will work in Jibeset: You sign up for season membership at $170, either during your registration for 3BF or later. However, for me, there is no greater joy than an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to wake up to a different sunrise. 2013 Results. We will be coveringRigging/Sails/Repairs at Sea. The SSS encompasses everyone from a first-time, double-handed sailor to veterans of the Singlehanded TransPacific (SHTP) yacht race. However, because she must use "stored power"[12] (a diesel engine) to move, Alfa Romeo II, sailing in the "unlimited" class, was not eligible for the traditional "Barn Door" trophy, but instead was the inaugural winner of a new trophy dedicated by Trisha Steele, called the "Merlin Trophy". He provided the following account of his journey: After 18 days at the ocean alone, I grew as a human being with newfound gratitude. Ed Note: For more on the biennial Singlehanded Transpac, organized by San Francisco Bays Singlehanded Sailing Society, go to sfbaysss.org. 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. 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 . Congratulations to all! And they enforce it. What a trip and achievement. 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. Congratulations to all! Due to ongoing COVID restrictions on large gatherings, were not yet sure where thats going to be. Awesome job Kyle! That is still a possibility. 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. Transpac Race; News & Media; Results & Trophies; Transpac YC; Gear; Archives; Contact; Tahiti Race; Race Entries; BOAT NAME TYPE OWNER HOME COUNTRY; Artemis: Botin 65 Raymond Paul USA BadPak: Botin 56 Tom Holthus USA . 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. 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. 11/30/222023 Race schedule.Registration for TBF will open on Jibeset soon! Cliff Shaw on the Crowther 10M Rainbow came in midday on Monday. However, true to our roots as a SINGLEhanded organization, going forward t-shirts will be free to skippers (SH or DH) only. Ending Merlin's record, in the 1997 race a new monohull elapsed time record of 7 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes, and 27 seconds was set by Roy E. Disney's Pyewacket, a Santa Cruz 70 ultralight also designed by Bill Lee. I cried because I learned there is always a way to move forward. 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. My diary from that day reads: SHTP sailors and race committee suggested that, once I crossed the finish line, they would help me diagnose the rudder problem, and even offered to have a flotilla of boats to guide me from Hanalei Bay to Nawiliwili. The awards ceremony is currently scheduled for July 10 at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club, which is a bit of a drive around the island. I awoke with less than 200 miles to go and considered giving up. Tears started again as I thought about the whole experience and everyone who had supported me. Starting in San Francisco, the 2120 nm course carries the fleet to the finish line located. Heres the webcam in Hanalei where we can see you arrive! They persevered. I do understand the effort and cost involved. Kyle Vanderspek is a star. We are not grand because we are the superior species or because we can change the environment whose unyielding powers will one day outlast us. Finishing in a squall that night was the smallest boat in the fleet, Falk Meissners Olson 25 Shark on Bluegrass. Fourteen smaller boats - 22 to 30 feet - departed with reefed sails at 1300, June 15. With incredible sportsmanship and camaraderie, they are offering help to encourage me to get to the final line not so far away.. Special fist bump to Jim Quanci and Green Buffalo. !Register and get the race documents HERE.The anchorage at Hanalei Bay. Commodores Welcome LetterWelcome! I was about to quit the race and detour to another port for repair, but I changed my mind because of the support from everyone. [5][6] The crew was rescued by another racing boat. Tags: Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race. Though I had cruised offshore for over 20 years, this was only the fourth race I had ever competed in, and my second ocean race. 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. Sailors Help Improve Data Collection on Floating Marine Debris, Spaulding Marine Center Invites You to Help Launch Boatworks 101, Prada Americas Cup World Series Starts Today. That exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 are directed to stay home and not participate in any activity that may risk the exposure of others. The 22nd Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii gets underway for 11 skippers on June 19, 2021. Hawaii is less than halfway. In 1977, the yacht Merlin, designed by Bill Lee, set an elapsed time record of 8 days, 11 hours, 1 minute. 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. Therefore, Kyle Vanderspeks Hobie 33 Aloha claimed elapsed, class, and overall honors. I cried because of all I learned about what it takes to be human, to love, to be loved, to have gratitude, to strive to stay alive, to figure things out regardless of challenges, to find joy in adventures, and to lift away hopelessness. You must log in or register to reply here. In the solitude of the vast ocean, there was an exultant thought that peeled back the veneer of my delusions. You simply cannot push it as hard due to waterline length. On June 19, the 22nd Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race sailed a 2120 nm course from San Francisco to Puu Poa Point on Hanalei Bay, Kauai. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 1997 Results. This loss ends up being subsidized by members racing singlehanded and single race entrants. Then I remembered: I was anchored in Hanalei Bay and that green wave was the N Pali Coast mountain range. They have roadblocks on the island, and they check people driving along. 1991 Results. Special congrats to Kyle it was so great to follow along. At 12:53:52 local time, in the pitch darkness I heard the SHTP race chair on the VHF: Congratulations Sea Wisdom, you have successfully completed the 2021 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race., Hawaii makes for about as picturesque a finish as they come. But finish he did, in the middle of the night. 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. 1985 Results. 2009 Results. There are a variety of reasons, but one of the big ones is the cost of supplying t-shirts to all race participants. A few hours later I discovered the rudder had dropped an inch. Please enter your username or email address. On the floor, I've fallen and can't get up. Callus your mind through pain and suffering.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I knew I had to cross that finish linefor myself, my family, my friends and for all those supporting me. In the double-handed division, Pegasus 50, sailed by Philippe Kahn and Mark Christensen, set a new record of 7 days, 19 hours, 38 minutes and 35 seconds. Learn more about the outstanding companies that sponsor Transpac All doublehanded boats shall consist of individuals occupying a single household or social bubble. After 18 days at sea, I awoke at 0600 on July 7 and peered out of my tiny porthole to see a massive green wave towering over me. The committee on site at Hanalei Bay will probably arrive on June 29. My heart swelled. The Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race had been scheduled to run in summer 2020. Are required to provide their own personal protective equipment and to carry a face covering with them at all time during events. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I would simply change my destination to Nawiliwili Marina, still complete my goal of sailing solo, but avoid this particularly distressing tack. Dame Ellen MacArthur retired from professional sailing in 2010 and went on to create the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote the circular economy. General Procedures and Practices for Race Participants. At one point, I had to go overboard to work on a repair while staring into the blue abyss. And I think they would be a missing part of the race if we cant do it., Brian spoke with the authorities in Kauai. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. He and his wife Darlene spent the rest of the day cutting the spinnaker away. Multihulls are usually quite scarce in the the SHTP as there are few to compete against. 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. Your options will be no t-shirt ($0) or select a style/size for $20. Moving the SHTP from even years to odd years seems like a good idea. Einfach Lieben!!! Start getting ready for 2023!! It gets this race out of the shadow of the Pacific Cup. 1983 Results. 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. This year has been a challenge to break even financially. On July 3, the first to arrive by more than 26 hours was Kyle Vanderspek on the Hobie 33 Aloha. To be extra prudent, I slept with my EPIRB next to me and prepared the life raft and abandon ship bags. Congratulations to all you wonderful single handers! Be the uncommon of the uncommon. Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) is proud to announce a new partnership with LW Regatta Gear for all Transpac related apparel and merchandise. What an accomplishment and only those of you that have done it real understand the challenge!! 2007 Results. 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. And then of course, we could delay the race to another season.. Kauai is under stricter restrictions than the rest of the islands. Two sailboats and the race committee would wait for me at the finish line after dark. I'm planning to sail from Haleiwa on Oahu over to Hanalei Bay on ~July 14th to hang out for a bit before heading down the Napali Coast and eventually back to Haleiwa. Thank you for considering my request!. Spaulding Marine Centers Boatworks 101 is an innovative new apprenticeship program for young apprentices who will spend nine months training at Spaulding Marine Center and six months rotating through partner-employer boatyards throughout the Bay Area. Although I think the TP record is held by a stretched 60. 1981 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). In with the new, but why out with the old? During the LongPac, I experienced rudder failure when I hit an underwater object at 0200. We are always learning and always sharing knowledge. Yesterday, July 6, was the day of the wraps. And if you have not already, please also check us out on:Facebook,Instagram and Twitter(Dont forget to refresh this page often for new updates.). There are racers who would like to do both. StFYC members Luke Muller and Nikki Barnes share a little about what competing in the Olympic Games means to them. 2011 Results. Guess he likes that trip! Every. Single. 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. The Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race had been scheduled to run in summer 2020. Merhan finished the 2,120-mile course in an elapsed time of 8 days, 12 hours and . 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. 2023 Scuttlebutt Sailing News. Coming in after dark on the 4th and within several minutes of each other were Brendan Huffman on the Santa Cruz 33 Siren and John Wilkerson on the Express 37 Perplexity. All 11 skipper in the 2021 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race which started June 19 from California have arrived in Hawaii. Congratulations Falk Meissner (Shark on Bluegrass) from the Olson 25 fleet! So, thats a wrap all thats left are a few more Tree Times, culminating in the awards ceremony this Saturday. 1995 Results. However, Were not through the COVID waters yet, explained Brian. 2011 Results. I reduced sail, locked the rudder on centerline and let the Hydrovane do the steering. You sign up at $50 for the race. 2003 Results. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. 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.
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