Episode #114: Westsailors on Breaking Singlehanded Transpac Records

This week’s host, Chris Weaver, is joined by Bill Stange, Gary Burton, and Randy Leasure to chat the 2023 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race (SHTP).

All three broke Westsail 32 records in the race. Hear their history with the race, their most dramatic sea stories, how they battled adversity, why they chose to race a Westsail 32, and their sailing plans for 2024.

This episode covers everything from high speeds to injuries on the water. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What is Bill’s history with the Singlehanded Transpac?
• Why did he have to slow down?
• How far behind Bill was Gary?
• What were the final standings?
• Why choose a Westsail 32 for a race?
• What was Randy’s injury?
• What are Randy, Bill, and Gary’s sailing plans for 2024?
• Any Final Thoughts?

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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Westsailors on Breaking Singlehanded Transpac Records
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:23] Christine Weaver (Chris)
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  • [0:37] Learn more about the Westsailors at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fast-finish-record-broken-singlehanded-transpacific-race/
  • [1:32] What is Bill’s history with the Singlehanded Transpac (SHTP)?
  • [7:23] Why did he have to slow down?
  • [9:25] What is Gary’s history with the Singlehanded Transpac?
  • [10:38] How far behind Bill was he?
  • [11:07] What is Randy’s history with the Singlehanded Transpac?
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  • [13:52] What were the final standings?
  • [15:14] What was Randy’s injury?
  • [16:12] Why choose a Westsail 32 for a race?
  • [18:42] Deadhead 
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  • [21:14] What are Randy, Bill, and Gary’s sailing plans for 2024?
  • [22:29] Pacific Cup (Pac Cup)
  • [23:03] What Final Thoughts does Randy have?
  • [24:08] Learn more about the Westsailors at https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/fast-finish-record-broken-singlehanded-transpacific-race/
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