A RACE UNLIKE ANY YOU'VE EXPERIENCED BEFORE...

2024

THE RACE

SAN FRANCISCO

May 2024

to honolulu

A RACE UNLIKE ANY YOU'VE EXPERIENCED BEFORE...

THE RACE

With a distance of 2400 nautical miles, the Great Pacific Race is one of the toughest races on Earth. Teams made up of 3 or 4 crew, all competing in identical boats, will be entirely self supported and unassisted from the start gun in San Francisco until the finishing line in Hawaii. Picture setting off amidst a backdrop of the iconic skyline of San Francisco, passing under the golden gate and rowing away from the carnival atmosphere of the race village and out into the world's largest ocean.

THE CHALLENGE

The ones who take the challenge of the Great Pacific Race undoubtedly will we changed and shaped by the immense experience of the crossing. Challenge will push you physically but more importantly it will push you mentally, it will break the thought barriers, the points of view and will shape you and your team in ways that no other challenge can offer. The Race will place you directly in front of your true self, the self you might have known and maybe didn’t.

THE FINISH

Official Finish line at picturesque Diamond Head Buoy, Oahu.Finish line reception in the is the state's capital and major financial center of Hawaii is hosted by the Waikiki Yacht Club.

Race highlights

2,400 miles of open ocean.

Start line is under the Golden Gate Bridge. Finish line is at Diamond Head Buoy, Oahu. On land reception in Hawaii is hosted by the Waikiki Yacht Club.

Safety Boat to follow and check in with teams while at sea.

The Pacific is the Largest, Deepest and most Biodiverse Ocean on Earth.

Over 16 Guinness World Records, including: the first Pacific rows by teams of 2, 3 and 4, the oldest and youngest people to row the Pacific, the first blind athlete to row the Pacific, and the fastest rows in 2, 3, and 4 crew classes.

The Duty Officer will monitor rowers 24/7, and update the teams and their followers on a daily basis.

Pre-race safety standards for all crews and boats before being allowed to race.

Through the 4 campaigns since its inaugural year in 2014, GPR has boasted 19 successful teams, 59 successful rowers and 20 world records.

In GPR 2021, 100% of teams not only completed the race, but also set new Guinness World Records with their crossings.

Following the same route as the prestigious sailing race Transpac, the Great Pacific Race starts in the San Francisco Bay and ends in Oahu, Hawaii.

The
SUPPORT

Race organizers personally hold 4 WORLD RECORDS, have a total of 7 PERSONAL OCEAN CROSSINGS in addition to supporting over 56 TEAMS crossing oceans in the last 8 years.

Training &
Support

Race Info Guide Comprehensive race information deck; certifications, rules and checklists.

Coaching & Courses Continuous training and support and advice by expert Race Officers.

Team Builder Connecting you to individuals looking to build a team.

Sponsor Connections Discounts and connections to vendors and partners.

Boat &
Equipment

Boat & Equipment Guide Support and information on Boats, Shipment and logistics before and after the race

Boat & Equipment Guide Race Start boat launching. Boat Inspections and Certifications

Boat & Equipment Guide Boat Storage 2 weeks before the race start.

Boat & Equipment Guide Support Boat pre and during your crossing.

Weather &
Safety

24/7 Officer Support Constant availability of Race officers for 1-1 meetings with your team.

Weather Support Weather Support by the best in the industry before the start and during the crossing.

Coast Guard Setup and Communication with Coast Guard, Authorities and Rescue Center

Race Tracking Yellow Brick Tracker for boat speed and location updates for the public.

Medical
Support

Crew Medical Care Constant availability of Race Doctor before during and after the race.

Medical Forms Forms to be reviewed by your medical provider prior to departure to ensure your health during crossing.

Crew Training Support Webinars and/or videos designed for future rowers.

C-19 Monitoring Safety precautions and testing as required by local authorities.

Fundraising
Training

Fundraising Guide Fundraising Guide by Jason T Caldwell.

Connections Connecting our rowers with our sponsors to support the campaign.

Campaign Structure Support on how to structure and succeed with your campaign.

Rowing Society Support Induction into Ocean Rowing Society for support and education.

As the end of the race approaches, you will begin to smell the tropical scents emanating from one of the most famous islands in the world.

Every pull of the oar will bring you closer to the biggest sense of achievement imaginable, to awaiting celebrations, and more than likely to the sweetest tasting beverage your lips ever sipped. Hawaii awaits.