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5th July 2025 to 13th July 2025

VO70: Transpacific Race 2025

From £8495 per person

Deposit 25%. Final balance due 12 weeks before departure.
Book your berth on a Volvo 70 for the prestigious Transpacific Race between Los Angeles and Hawaii
Clear
Suited to
Singles, Couples, Groups
Difficulty
Moderate - Some sailing experience and good level of fitness required
Vessel type
Volvo Open 70 (gen 2)
Vessel length
70ft
Skipper
Yes
Berth Style
Pipecots
Insurance Required
Yes

Embark on a true adventure with this prestigious ocean race from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

Race Start Date: 05 July 2025

Price: £ 8,495 per person*

Once again, the challenge of racing 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii is drawing all types of boats, from high-tech multihulls to traditional monohulls, from amateurs racing for the first time to veteran competitors who’ve racked up several Transpacs in their sea logs.

The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is a biennial event that covers approximately 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu. The 2025 race marks its 53rd edition, with staggered start dates to accommodate various classes of yachts.

Participants will depart from San Pedro, Los Angeles, and navigate across the North Pacific Ocean, aiming to finish off Diamond Head in Honolulu. The duration of the race varies based on yacht class, weather conditions, and crew performance, typically ranging from 5 to 12 days.

  • A place on the crew
  • Professional crew (Skipper, Mate/Navigator and two watch leaders)
  • All training
  • Food, fuel and mooring fees
  • Lifejacket with AIS
  • Travel to or from the boats
  • Food ashore
  • Some sailing experience is required.
  • A good level of fitness is recommended.
  • Option to extend the trip to Antigua.

Flights

Due to weather conditions and other factors out of our control, the arrival time may vary.

San Pedro, Los Angeles

Diamond Head, Honolulu

The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is a biennial event that covers approximately 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu. The 2025 race marks its 53rd edition, with staggered start dates to accommodate various classes of yachts.

Participants will depart from San Pedro, Los Angeles, and navigate across the North Pacific Ocean, aiming to finish off Diamond Head in Honolulu. The duration of the race varies based on yacht class, weather conditions, and crew performance, typically ranging from 5 to 12 days.

Waterproof or soft kit bag (no
hard cases with wheels)

Foul weather gear
2 complete sets of dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Headtorch
Sailing boots