2021 Transpacific Yacht Race is a Go

LOS ANGELES一 Transpacific Yacht Club plans to have no interruption this year to the biennial Transpac yacht race from Los Angeles to Honolulu. With a turnout of 60 entries to date, three start dates for the 105-year-old race are on schedule, with the first start planned for July 13. The second start will be on July 16 and the third on July 17. Interested competitors have until May 31 to register, pay their entry deposit, and submit final data to US Sailing for a Rating Certificate. Race organizers said the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges in planning the 51st edition of the race, particularly for shore-side logistics and social events at both the start and finish venues. They said in a released statement on their website they have been working through many scenarios with some expert help and feel confident about conducting the race safely. Transpacific Yacht Club hired an expert consultant to create specific COVID-19 protocols for safety and compliance to the current restrictions in place for California and Hawaii. “It’s been a tremendous effort,” said Tom Trujillo, Transpacific Yacht Club vice commodore and race committee chairman. Organizers acknowledged current circumstances are likely to evolve between now and July and said their protocols will...