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Transpac Race History -
About the Race
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Written by Transpac Staff
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Sunday, 08 June 2008 13:52 |
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For more than a century, sailors have competed in the Transpacific Yacht Race, a 2,225-nautical mile blue water contest envisioned by Hawaii’s last monarch, King David Kalakaua. From the shores of California to the foot of Diamond Head, Oahu, since 1906 the Transpac has been synonymous with challenge, adventure, teamwork and excellence: inspiring a sense of achievement and camaraderie in participants, that lasts a lifetime. Held biennially (the next Transpac starts June 29, 2009) ceremonies and festivities see the competitors off from the colorful Rainbow Harbor Marina in downtown Long Beach, California - one of the nation’s top tourism destinations. A prime venue for racers, spectators and sponsors, Rainbow Harbor is the official Mainland Port of the Transpac and hosts a series of permanent monuments along the Transpac Walk of Fame.
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