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Sailing to Hawaii in the 2023 Transpac LA to Honolulu race.
23. juli 2023 · 48 min · 3K visninger · Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California
Sailboat surfs wave at 16+ knots, crew aboard
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The 1992 Alan Andrews 56, *Good Trouble*, completed the 2023 Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu with a crew focused on offshore racing outreach and skills coaching.45:09 Managed by J/World, the vessel underwent a year-long refit before the race, requiring ongoing maintenance during the 11-day passage, including alternator repairs, bilge pipe sealing, and stanchion leak management.9:33 The crew navigated light-wind conditions early in the race, relying on polar charts to optimize sail selection and boat speed, before transitioning to spinnaker runs as they approached Hawaii.3:41 During the transit, the team managed sail changes, including a damaged blast reacher, and navigated through night squalls and heavy seas in the Molokai Channel.32:57 The crew maintained a competitive position within their division, finishing 39th overall.45:30 The experience emphasized the importance of peer-to-peer coaching and consistent maintenance on older racing platforms during long-distance offshore events.
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