Produced by Roy E. Disney and Leslie Demeuse, 110 minutes

For nearly 100 years, the Transpac yacht race has enticed sailors to compete for the coveted Barn Door award. Roy E. Disney, producer and long time sailor takes us on a voyage through history, commemorating the 100 year drama of this popular racing event. The course, from LA to Hawaii, requires crews to endure a mix of frustrating calms and menacing gales across 2,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean. Sailors from all walks of life have long set out on this adventure. The video leads the viewer through the colorful and action packed history of the race. Interviews with past skippers and race organizers, along with photographs and race footage illustrate the evolution of the event from its origins in 1886, through times of war, changes in boat building technology, navigation equipment and techniques, and the participation of women in the event. Well-balanced with anecdotes of both humorous and tragic milestones, this video is highly informative and entertaining.