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Trans Pacific Yacht Race 2009
The 45th running of the Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii is underway, and we've got the daily coverage right here on BanderasNews.com
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Alfa Romeo Smashes Transpac Record by Over a Day
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Alfa Romeo, Neville Crichton's Reichel Pugh 100, set a new elapsed time record for monohulls in the Transpacific Yacht Race by making the 2,225-nautical mile crossing in 5 days, 14 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds.
Criminal Mischief Sneaks Past Fleet
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From the time that they left Transpac Pier at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, CA with their war flag flying and their red shirts on, Chip Megeath and his Criminal Mischief crew has given race trackers something to watch.
Alfa Romeo Poised for Transpac Record Tonight
WorldRegattas.com
Neville Crichton's Alfa Romeo is on track to break one record and keep us holding our breaths right down to the last second. After knocking out couple of 400-nautical mile days since departing Los Angeles, Alfa Romeo's pace slowed a bit on July 9th and she posted an awesome 391-nautical-mile day.
Alfa Romeo & Pegasus Setting Transpac Records
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Alfa Romeo has been averaging 16.5 knots, which is over 2 knots faster than the Los Angeles to Hawaii Transpacific Yacht Race previous monohull record pace set by Morning Glory in 2005.
Transpac Racers are in the Tradewinds
WorldRegattas.com
Relentless, the modified Nelson Marek One-Design 35 has crossed the most meridians, but somewhere around 140º west, the Criminal Mischief crew will say "Aloha! See you in Hawaii!" to Tim Fuller and Erik Shampain on Relentless.
July 7th Transpac 09 Update
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Day 2 dawned grey and stayed that way. The wind kept to schedule, lifting and lightening as we progressed through our sail wardrobe, Heavy, Jib Top, R2 reacher and lastly the down wind Code Zero.
Alfa Romeo and the Big Boats Speed Toward Hawaii
WorldRegattas.com
Alfa Romeo logged 269 nautical miles from Sunday's 1300 start through the Monday 0600 roll call. Neville Crichton's super maxi is averaging 14.6 knots, nearly a knot faster than Morning Glory's average during her Transpac record-breaking run in 2005.
Big Boats Start Transpac 09 in Big Wind
WorldRegattas.com
Divisions I and II yachts in the Los Angeles to Hawaii Transpacific Yacht Race started their 2,225 nautical mile voyage in an 12-15 knot breeze from the Southwest.
Transpac 09 July 4th Fleet Update
WorldRegattas.com
The sun rose in Long Beach to reveal a glassy calm on the water. It won't be long before the Division I and II crews will be begin to appear on the docks to make their final preparations for Transpac 09.
Progress Across the Pacific
WorldRegattas.com
The July 3rd Daily Standings as of 0600 PDT for Transpac 09 have the Spanish crew aboard Charisma leading the charge to Hawaii.
Picture Perfect Transpac Send-Off and Start
WorldRegattas.com
Thursday's Aloha Send-off from Transpac Pier at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach was picture perfect. Tachyon III, Kanzunori Komatu's Santa Cruz 52, with members of the Japanese Olympic Sailing Team on board, led the parade out of the basin.
Transpac 09 Thursday Morning Update
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Transpac 09 Division 6 & 7 boats have been heading SSW since their start on Monday, June 29th. Their three-day head start over the next group of 19 larger boats has only given them a 150 to 250 mile advantage.
Transpac 09 July 1 Afternoon Update
WorldRegattas.com
In Division 6, Relentless, the One-Design 35 being doublehanded by Tim Fuller and Erik Shampain, remains out in the lead and J World is closing in on them.
Feast Or Famine On Transpac 09 Boats
WorldRegattas.com
Boats in Divisions 3, 4 & 5 start their Transpac 09 race tomorrow. Before they head out for the most enduring and greatest ocean race in the world they have a lot of decisions to make.
Relentless Leads 1st Group of Starters in Transpac 09
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After sailing through wind ranges of 8 to 15 knots immediately following Monday's start and making a number of headsail changes, Divisions 6 and 7 Transpac crews went over the top of Catalina Island and settled into steadier conditions.
Let the Cameras Roll - Transpacific Yacht Race Starts
WorldRegattas.com
The 45th running of the Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii got underway for Division 6 and 7 boats.
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