Transpacific Yacht Club

The Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) is responsible organizing the world renowned Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) from Los Angeles to Honolulu during odd numbered years. The Transpac Race was originally the vision of Hawaii’s King Kalakaua as a way to build the islands' ties with the mainland U.S. Since it’s humble beginning in 1906, the Transpac has become the oldest and longest enduring ocean race in the world and a “must do” on many sailors list of races. Over the years TPYC has also been responsible for organizing the Los Angeles to Tahiti Race. The Tahiti Race was most recently held in June of 2008.

TPYC was officially organized in 1928, and incorporated in 1937. Membership in the Club is open to all sailors who have completed a race held by the Club. Today the membership is over 600 sailors strong from around the globe. With over 100 years of racing across the Pacific the members of TPYC look forward to hosting the worlds best ocean race for another century.

The Transpacific Yacht Club and the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum have recently reached an important decision that will significantly change the course of each institution. The Museum is now the official home of Transpac and the custodian of its history and memorabilia.

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, southern California and the eastern Pacific through stimulating exhibitions, and inspiring education programs pertaining to nautical arts, artifacts, events and customs.