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NOTE: These were published for the 2003 Transpac Race. As such a lot of the dates that are quoted no longer apply. We will update these when this information becomes available. Check this page again as "The Wizard " is likely to have more useful tips for the 2005 Centennial Event. January 22, 2003 Q: I have not selected my crew as yet, but want to get my entry in early and also I want to take advantage of the discount for entering by March 7. Can I send just the first two pages of the signed entry form, the entry fee, with the rest to follow ? A: Yes, but make sure all of the remaining requirements are in by the absolute final deadline of May 23, 2003, hopefully sooner Also if possible, please send or better yet, email the picture of your yacht as soon as possible so it can be posted on the website. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: I want to sail the race, but is there an easy way to get my boat home ? A: Yacht Path International, one of the world’s leading yacht carriers, will now be offering service for the 2003 Transpac Race. Loading will take place on/about July 20, 2003 in Honolulu, Hawaii and discharging in Ensenada, Mexico (50 miles south of San Diego, CA). The modern, state of the art ship is self-sufficient, containing heavy lift cranes and equipment necessary for a successful transport. Yachts are placed upon steel adjustable cradles, which are supplied to you at no additional cost. Yachts may be left fully in tact while in transit, no need to lower masts or remove rigging. Cost for transport varies demanding upon dimensions and weights of each vessel. In addition to the freight rate, each client is responsible to obtain a cargo insurance policy, normally based upon a small percentage of the vessels value. For additional information or a price quote please contact Yacht Path International at 866-SHIP-YPI or log onto our website at www.yachtpath.com. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: My boat is sailing home on her own bottom. How do I ship delivery gear to Hawaii and ship my racing sails back to the mainland. A:
Zack Zorn will be sending a Transpac container to Hawaii.
You can contact him at (808) 328-9931 _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: I own an older ULDB 70 and want to take my family and friends but no rock stars. I have even hired a five star cook. If I sail the boat in a less aggressive cruising style, can I enter the Aloha class ? A: No, the Aloha class is for Traditional cruising boats regardless of sailing style. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Is there a limit of the size of boat that can enter the Aloha class ? A: There is no length limit, however, Aloha boats are bound by the same Transpac Rating Limit as the rest of the fleet. In addition, larger or faster Aloha boats may be started on a later start day. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Section 3.1 of the NOR described legality of asymmetrical spinnakers but was then deleted by amendment 1, please explain. A: The deleted section was no longer necessary as IMS, AMERICAP and PHRF all now have provisions for rating both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers. Just declare the dimensions of your spinnakers in accordance with the rating requirements and they will be incorporated into your rating. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: My boat is powered by an outboard that meets the mounting requirements of NOR 13.5 A. Instead of a generator, can I use properly sized and securely mounted solar panels to meet the requirement of NOR 13.5 B. A: Yes _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Can I have my weather expert give me daily updates and recommended courses from shore ? A: NO, the only private weather information you can use is that received prior to the 10 minute gun. If you really want your weather expert’s input during the race, you have to make him part of your crew on board. Otherwise have him teach you as much as possible about interpreting the publicly available weather information so you can do your own forecasting during the race. See NOR section 21 as amended. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) The next items refer to items in the International Sailing Federation Special regulations governing Offshore and Oceanic Racing – Category 1. These are available from US Sailing or on the web http://www.ussailing.org/merchandise/detail.asp?product_id=51033 Q: Section 3.04 on Stability has three different ways (3.04.2, 3.04.3, and 3.04.4) for category 1 boats to meet the requirement, what is really required ?? A: This section addresses what is known as a “wave impact” capsize where the waves are large enough to capsize a yacht regardless of wind strength or whether sails are set. Much has been learned about this since the Fastnet race and while such conditions are very unlikely during a Transpac Race, there is still a remote possibility of a true hurricane crossing the course in summertime. The basic rule is 3.04.2 and states “A yacht shall be designed and built to resist capsize”. For Transpac purposes, section 3.04.3 refers to the “Stability Index” on your IMS or AMERICAP II certificate and if it is 115 degrees or more, you meet the stability requirement. If less than 115 degrees, you should contact a qualified naval architect and see if it is practical to increase your “Stability Index” to 115 degrees. If possible, your boat will likely be faster and stiffer and of course, a bit safer in extreme conditions. Section 3.04.4 refers to a European stability screen which is still in process and unavailable. If after consulting a qualified naval architect, it is determined that increasing the stability index to 115 degrees not practical, and if you and he still feel your vessel is safe for the race and return to the mainland, you should submit data to the Transpac eligibility committee supporting that position. Information can include, but is not limited to a letter from a qualified naval architect that the boat meets 3.04.2, calculations that show that if the benefit deck camber and cabin house are taken into account the stability index is 115, a dockside physical test, the sailing history of the subject vessel or sisterships, or other pertinent data. For Aloha yachts obtaining ratings under section 16.1 C of the NOR where there is no IMS or AMERICAP II certificate, the “Stability Index” is not quantified by calculation The eligibility committee shall review such boats and may request data as is described in the paragraph above. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: I have a 38 foot production boat with only one installed water tank. Section 3.21.1 appears to require 2 permanently installed tanks. Do I have to install a second tank ? A: No. It does say “tank(s”) and for Transpac purposes, one permanently installed tank is acceptable as long as the water is carried in sturdy portable containers and stowed in the proper location. The portable container(s) shall not exceed 5 gallons each. This is in addition to the emergency water requirement in NOR section 13.3. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Section 4.01 requires sail numbers per rule 77 and Appendix G in the racing rules of sailing (RRS). My boat has a class insignia and the two digit class number on the sail. Do I need 5 digit officially issued numbers and do I need them on all of the overlapping jibs and spinnakers.
A: Officially assigned numbers are NOT required. But if there is duplication, priority is given first to officially assigned numbers and second to the earlier entry. The correct number of the required size is required on the mainsail, however numbers on other sails are optional. If no sail is hoisted which displays the correct number, the portable sail number as required by section 4.01.2 must be displayed. Country letters are not required. If there are borrowed sails on your boat with different numbers from the number on your mainsail, those numbers must be indicated on your entry or with an amendment. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)
Q: Does section 4.06.1 on anchors require the anchor, chain, and rode be stored all attached together ?? A: No, It mean the anchor itself must be fully assembled. This is covered by a mid year change to these Special Regulations that can be viewed at: http://www.ussailing.org/safety/isaf.htm _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: My boat has a long graceful stern overhang with a small traditional transom. I see no way to fit an emergency rudder to meet the emergency steering requirement of section 4.15. A: The actual requirement is “alternative methods of steering” of which an emergency rudder is only one. Another approach is to permanently mount an extra pin for the spinnaker pole on the stern close to centerline with a universal toggle. In case of rudder loss, the spinnaker pole is fitted on to the pin. 4 controls are needed, that being port, starboard, up, and down. For port and starboard, run lines from the outboard end of the pole through snatch blocks and to the cockpit winches. For up, swing a spinnaker halyard around the mast and attach it to the end of the pole. For down, attach a suitable amount of anchor chain to the end of the pole. You are not going to keep seriously racing with this system, but if your main rudder breaks you are probably done racing anyway. Two benefits of this system are that it is not prone to breakage, and there is little risk of loosing the parts during installation. Regardless of what alternative method of steering are chosen, it is imperative that the owner and crew have tested the system away from the dock and are fully confident that it will in fact steer the boat. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: I will be entering an Aloha boat with a mainsail that furls in the mast. It furls small enough that I can use it as a storm trysail. Does that meet section 4.26.2 ? A: No. In extremely severe conditions the existing mainsail, boom, or attachment method might be damaged to the point of being unusable and therefore a separate storm trysail is required. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) More Frequently Asked Questions February 24, 2003 Q: How is my TPYC rating determined ?? A: Predicted speeds on various points of sail and in different wind strengths are developed from the data on your yacht s certificate. They are input into the Transpac TPYC rating is generated in seconds per mile.Wind Matrix, other factors may be applied and then a single number _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Along with a minimum LOA of 30 feet, Transpac requires a minimum Southern California PHRF rating of 144. What if my boat isn’t quite that fast ? A: First, the required 144 is the “offwind” PH rating. Sometimes that rating will be a little faster. Second, you can speed your boat up by replacing a fixed prop with a folding or feathering prop or by adding sail area consistent with safety. For further questions regarding this, please contact the entry chairman, Bill Lee. wizard@fastisfun.com _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: The multihull start is only 10 days before the awards dinner. My multihull is a typical 45 footer cruiser. If I start that late, I may miss some of the post race parties ? A: That date was set for the giant multihulls like the 86’ Explorer which in 1977 sailed the entire course in under 5 ½ days. In fact, on one really fast 24 hour day, she ate almost a quarter of the course. Back to your question, more typical multihulls will be assigned one of the established start dates appropriate to their predicted speed. _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: NOR 4.5 requires a copy of my insurance naming TPYC as an additional insured. What is the correct Transpac address for this insurance ? A: Transpacific Yacht Club 1508 Santiago Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: Where to I find the ISAF Category 1 requirements ? A: The ISAF Category 1 requirements for offshore and oceanic racing are found at: http://www.sailing.org/offshore/2003/SR2003Cat1Mono.pdf The US Perscriptions also apply and you can find them at http://www.ussailing.org/safety/isaf.htm _/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/)_/) Q: NOR 13.2 requires 30% of the crew to have attended a Safety at Sea Seminar in the last 5 years. I am not sure when I last attended one. How do I check ? A: Go to http://www.ussailing.org/safety/Seminars/index.asp. It will tell you when and where the seminars are schedules and also will trace past attendance. Only 2 are scheduled on the west coast between now and the race. March 15 and June 28, both in Newport Beach. Note for Double Handed, both skipper and crew are required to meet the requirement. If you have questions, please email or call entry chairman Bill Lee wizard@fastisfun.com
The official 2005 TransPac Yacht Race Website http://www.transpacificyc.org
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