The experience of your arrival at the dock in the Ala Wai Harbor in Hawaii is different than any other race you may have experienced. We have been practicing for almost 100 years to perfect this reception so your arrival will be a special and memorable occasion.

Upon arrival in "Transpac Row" your host along with family and friends will greet you with the "Aloha Spirit" of a traditional Hawaiian style party with leis, exotic Mai Tai's, food and much more. These greetings go on 24 hours a day so no matter what time you cross the finish line, your party will be waiting.

We have provided you with a Host/Headquarters Information Form to fill out. Our Honolulu Committee needs this information so we can contact your family and friends waiting for your arrival. We will inform your contacts and hosts upon your mandatory check-ins and keep them current on your ETA. This is important for your hosts as well, as they spend days preparing for your arrival and I am sure you want your beverages cold and leis fresh.

The Host/Headquarters Information Form is extremely important. We must have local hotel information, names and phone numbers for your families, etc. After your yacht's arrival in Honolulu, we need the contact person/crew who is responsible for the boat while in Hawaii. We must have these contacts for safety requirements as well.

Race finish line can be viewed at the public look out next to the Diamond Head Lighthouse. The committee will do their best to take your immediate family out on a committee boat to view your finish if prior notice is given and we have the boats to accommodate them.

You must fill out the information on this page and page 9 and return them to the Entry Chairman as soon as possible and no later than May 23, 2003

1. Two main contact persons staying in Hawaii before your boat's arrival :

(please check-in at Race Headquarters upon arrival)

Phone:______________________Expected Arrival Date: _______________________

Phone: _____________________Expected Arrival Date: ________________________

The above people will be contacted by the Host Committee and in turn put in contact with the boat's official host. This way, we can meet with the spouses and friends and they can get involved in the party if they wish. Our local knowledge & friendship can also be a great help during their time alone in Honolulu.

It will be the responsibility of these two contacts to pass on information and be the main coordinator for your visiting guests and crew families. We will need a list of names in your party for a head count and it can be turned into Race Headquarters, attention to the Host Chairman, Barbara Silvey. If you are waiting for a boat, please visit the Race Headquarters, check the position board outside and feel free to contact the Host Chairman, Barbara Silvey or Kim Ickler through the office.

2. Two main contact persons responsible for the yacht while in the Ala Wai Harbor:

Phone: __________________

Phone: ___________________

If needed, these will be the persons the committee contacts regarding the vessel while berthed in the Ala Wai Harbor.

3. Estimated departure date and destination: __________________________

We want this to be a fun filled occasion for all of you, as well as the hosting committee. We look forward to your reply and have a safe, smooth and adventurous sail to "Paradise".

Boat Host Chairman:

Barbara Silvey
808-926-0250 home
808-554-3813 cell

Headquarters Chairpersons:

Transpac Headquarters