Transpac Race Sponsors

Prince Waikiki is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2021 Transpac Race. Perfectly positioned in close proximity to all the Transpac Race finish activities and just around the corner from Ala Moana Centre, Hawai‘i Convention Centre, all the other entertainment, dining and cultural activities Oahu has to offer. Hawaii Prince Golf Club designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay offers 27 dramatic holes, the only golf course of its kind in Hawaii. Prince Waikiki offers newly redesigned guest rooms, distinctive island cuisine, artful lobby, and signature infinity pool. We look forward to seeing you in Hawaii.

Epic Insurance is a unique and innovative retail risk management and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm, founded in San Francisco, California in 2007 with offices and leadership across the country. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including risk management, property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. For more information contact PJ Jacquelin.

Email PJ.Jacquelin@epicbrokers.com

Ph 949-280-4876

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Cabrillo Boat Shop re-opened in 2020, under the new ownership of Chris Messano. The full-service yard is family-run and is committed to providing the best and most complete list of services in the Los Angeles area.  Cabrillo Boat Shop preserves the historical traditions of a small repair boatyard, with capital improvements, equipment, and expanded deep-water access - Cabrillo Boat Shop is back!

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Ullman Sails Newport Beach Mission is committed to making sails that are the best value, quality, and performance with unprecedented service. Every Ullman sail is custom-made to meet your specific sailing needs. The Ullman Sails team works with you to specifically design and produce the best sails for your boat. Based on the boat usage, budget, and owner goals and expectations, the Ullman Sails team will explain the options available in sail fabrics, discuss the best construction techniques, and details on the range of the sails from Ullman Sails. You will be very satisfied with your experience in buying and sailing with your new Ullman sails.

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At Sea Blade, we are Innovators, Disruptors, Designers, and Builders. We strive to disrupt traditional technologies and make them better. Proudly founded and family-operated in Hawaii, Sea Blade Boats has a hard-working, capable culture of local craftspeople who build boats that are unmatched in quality among any in the world. More than building boats, Sea Blade’s team strives to sustain the art, craft, and science of boat design, research, development, and boatbuilding. Through our process of bringing boats from concept to reality, we provide meaningful professional and trade careers for future generations.

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SmithGroup is a Southern California-based real estate brokerage and consulting firm providing real estate brokerage, advisement, consulting, management, and development services. From our Long Beach office, we service LA, Orange, and San Diego county markets with full-service brokerage and consulting. Our Palm Springs office provides brokerage and consulting services and manages nearly 100 golf course-oriented resort properties as seasonal and vacation rentals.  We also work with small to medium-sized companies in advisory roles for start-ups, M&A, restructuring, and strategic planning.  Our client list has been built over 30+ years and most new clients come by way of referral.  We treat each client engagement as a specific project with a customized approach.  Our Corporate Team Building division works with both large and small companies to develop leadership and teambuilding events through sailing at venues in Long Beach, San Diego, and San Francisco.

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YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL is a top-tier provider of sailboat and small craft engines, powerboat engines, light-duty commercial engines, propulsion and maneuvering systems and spare parts. For over 100 years YANMAR has been at the forefront of building the world's finest, most reliable and durable diesel engines. YANMAR has built an enviable reputation for delivering proven marine technology and continues to develop advanced technology for the cleanest and most efficient diesel engines in the world. YANMAR wishes fair winds and following seas to all the yachts racing in the 51st Transpacific Yacht Race!

Ocean Navigator magazine is proud to provide relevant content for Transpac competitors. Our magazine is written for voyagers, both power and sail, who want to know more about their boats, their gear, and the techniques to make them better voyagers. Ocean Navigator covers voyaging topics from the Southern Ocean to the North Sea, from South Pacific atolls to rocky coasts and the Great Lakes. Whether you are crossing oceans or making coastwise passages, Ocean Navigator will help and inspire you.

Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus serves approximately 1150 students and offers undergraduate degrees preparing students for careers in engineering, transportation, international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers a master's degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. Beginning in 2020, the University added an Oceanography major. Recently, the campus has garnered recognition for its high-achieving graduates – on average, the highest-earning alumni of any public university in California ten years after graduation.

For 80 years Boatswain's Locker has been supplying marine propulsion engines, transmissions and drives, auxiliary power, and spare parts and accessories to commercial and recreational marine customers in the Western U.S., Hawaii, Mexico, and the Pacific Islands. Boatswain’s Locker is the exclusive Distributor in the Southwest U.S. and Hawaii for YANMAR marine diesel engines, Kohler marine generators, and Hamilton Water Jets. The company distributes Scania and Steyr Motors commercial marine diesel engines and will soon be offering Cox Diesel Outboards. The YANMAR powered Tripp 56 SY Brigadoon will join the 2021 Transpacific Yacht Race with Dan Gribble, owner of Boatswain’s Locker, at the helm. Fair winds and following seas!

SD Boatworks and Marlow Ropes have joined forces to become the Official Rigging Sponsors for the 2021 Transpac Race. As Official Rigging Sponsors, they will be providing technical support in the lead up to the race, featuring a full service mobile rig-shop on site at Rainbow Harbor during the event with staff from both companies on site to provide competitor support and rigging services. SD Boatworks’ crew specializes in running and standing rigging, hydraulics repair, winch service and general rigging needs. Based out of San Diego, they are the leaders in race boat rigging on the West Coast and have worked with Marlow Ropes for 5 years. Marlow Ropes is the world-leading Leisure Marine high performance rope manufacturer with a rich heritage of working with top race teams and professional riggers from around the world. With their quality products and technical expertise combined, SD Boatworks and Marlow Ropes offer the very best in technical rigging support

Reyn Spooner's brand and great designs capture the essence of the Transpac Race and its aloha spirit, serving as a timeless tribute.

The Aloha State of Mind - There’s history, heritage and Aloha stitched into every Reyn Spooner piece. The spirit of the Hawaiian Islands and West Coast cool merges with East Coast prep. Casual comfort pairs with thoughtful construction. Timeless patterns meet modern styling. It’s where our 50+ years of exclusive designs help tell the story of Hawaii's Aloha fashion legacy.

Pasha works closely with Transpac to provide a safe, economic and efficient alternative to delivering competitors boats back to the mainland on their own bottom. Learn Why Pasha Hawaii is the preferred shipper in the Hawaii/Mainland trade lane and read customer Testimonials, as well as our commitment to a green future in Sustainability and how we serve our Community. You can also find out more about our Safety policy, Our History and how Pasha Hawaii has evolved to meet the needs of our customers.

For over 80 years, Whittier Trust has been honored to be involved with Transpac and we are privileged to be the Heritage Sponsor. As the largest multi-family office headquartered in the West, Whittier Trust has become the preeminent investment and wealth management firm focused on providing comprehensive solutions for affluent families.