Editing Yacht racing (section)

===Offshore===
The [[Vic-Maui Yacht Race]] runs from Victoria, Canada to Lahaina, Hawaii &mdash; a distance of 2,308 nautical miles ((4,274&nbsp;km)). The race was started in 1965 and is held every other year. It is the longest of the Pacific-Hawaii races.

The [[Transpacific Yacht Race]] (Transpac) starts off Point Fermin ([[San Pedro, California|San Pedro]], near Los Angeles) and ends off [[Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head Lighthouse]] in [[Honolulu]] &mdash; a distance of around {{convert|2225|nmi|mi km|sp=us|lk=in}}. It is one of yachting's premier offshore races, attracting entrants from all over the world. Started in 1906, the race is organized by the [[Transpacific Yacht Club]].

[[Fastnet Race|Fastnet]] was established in 1924 with 7 boats. The race covers approximately 600 miles starting at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, rounding Fastnet rock on the southern coast of Ireland, and finishing at Cherbourg, France. Until 2019, the race finished at Plymouth.

The [[Tour de France à la voile|Tour De France A La Voile]] was established in 1978 with 20 boats. The race parallels the cycling event and takes place along France's three coasts: English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean. It covers over 1000 miles.

The [[Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race]] was established in 1945. This Australian race runs from Sydney to [[Hobart]], Tasmania &mdash; a distance of over {{convert|682|nmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/about-the-race/the-course/|title=About the Race|publisher=[[Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race]]|access-date=29 December 2014}}</ref>

The [[Newport to Bermuda race|Newport to Bermuda]] race started in 1906. It runs from [[Newport, Rhode Island]] to [[Bermuda]].

The [[Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac]] was founded in 1898 with five boats. The race runs over 300 miles, from Chicago to Mackinac Island on the northern tip of the lower peninsula of Michigan.

The [[Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race|Marblehead to Halifax race]] was founded in 1905. The race runs for over 360 miles, from Marblehead, Massachusetts to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The [[Coastal Classic]], started in 1982, is held in New Zealand. At about 125 miles, it is shorter than most offshore races. It runs north from Auckland to Russell, which is at the northern tip of New Zealand's North Island.