Opening Day at Bacardi Invitational Regatta Sees Heaton, Morris, Alexander, and Quintero Take Early Lead MIAMI (March 5, 2026) — Cayard holds a strong grip on the fleet at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry won Race Four at the 99th Bacardi Cup today, snapping Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen’s run of … Continue reading
Coconut Grove Comes Alive as the Invitational Fleets Arrive MIAMI (March 4, 2026) — Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it’s been a test of endurance. With heavy breeze on Biscayne Bay, nearly 80 teams have battled through long, physical races, … Continue reading
Coconut Grove Comes Alive as the Invitational Fleets Arrive MIAMI (March 4, 2026) — Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen are undefeated with a 1-1-1 scoreline at the 99th Bacardi Cup. Three days in, and it’s been a test of endurance. With heavy breeze on Biscayne Bay, nearly 80 teams have battled through long, physical races, … Continue reading
Bacardi Star Fleet Builds for the Next Hundred Years MIAMI (March 3, 2026) — The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six. At the front once again, Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen (USA) … Continue reading
Cayard and Kleen edge Kusznierewicz and Prada in dramatic photo finish MIAMI (March 2, 2026) — The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay … Continue reading
99th Bacardi Cup and 2026 Bacardi Invitational Regatta begin in Miami. MIAMI (Feb. 26, 2026) — Each winter, the sailing world converges on one place: Miami. The 99th Bacardi Cup runs March 2-7 on Biscayne Bay, marking nearly a century of partnership between Bacardi and the Star Class. Racing unfolds across six days. Add in … Continue reading
March 8, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – On a day where every gust mattered and every tack counted, Biscayne Bay transformed the light-air finale into a masterclass of precision and teamwork. With the 6-10 knot breeze whispering across the water, the fleet faced postponements and shifting conditions, turning the racecourse into a stage for tactical brilliance The 98th Bacardi Cup … Continue reading
March 7, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – On the penultimate day of racing at the 98th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta, Biscayne Bay demonstrated all the reasons why sailing is a thinking person’s sport. With light and shifty breezes, both teams and the Race Committee were kept on their toes. The Race Committee made an early decision to postpone … Continue reading
March 6, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – Over six hundred sailors in more than 200 boats, representing 24 countries took to the water across four race courses off Miami today. The Melges 24, J/70, Snipe, Viper 40 and VX One classes joined the Star fleet for the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta, in a spectacular showcase of international sailing … Continue reading
Jack Jennings/Pedro Trouche conquer day 3 at the 98th Bacardi Cup March 5, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – Day 3 at the 98th Bacardi Cup delivered another stunning show, with a consistent 15-20 knots southerly breeze across Biscayne Bay. Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche claimed a decisive victory, showcasing tactical mastery and flawless execution. Spotting a crucial wind-shift two minutes before … Continue reading