Hat Trick for Cayard and Kleen at the 99th Bacardi Cup

March 4, 2026 Press Release

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

Cayard and Kleen Go Two for Two at the 99th Bacardi Cup

March 4, 2026 Press Release

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

77 Stars Power Across Biscayne Bay on Opening Day of 99th Bacardi Cup

March 2, 2026 Press Release

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

Bacardi Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Over 200 Boats

February 26, 2026 Press Release

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

Bacardi Cup legends Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada sail to a sixth straight victory

March 8, 2025 Press Release

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

GET READY FOR THE 2025 BACARDI CUP INVITATIONAL REGATTA AND 2024/25 BACARDI WINTER SERIES – ONLINE ENTRY OPEN 

September 5, 2024 Press Release, WS1, WS2

September 5, 2024 – Miami, USA. Set sail for the world-renowned 2025 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta and the 2024/2025 Bacardi Winter Series. Our online entry is officially open! Staged on the stunning waters of Biscayne Bay and framed by the city of Miami, there is no better place to experience a unique blend of exhilarating racing and legendary Bacardi hospitality. With Miami’s sub-tropical weather providing a perfect backdrop, racing teams can look forward to daily happy hours, entertainment and live music … Continue reading

KUSZNIEREWICZ/PRADA SECURE FIFTH STRAIGHT VICTORY AT THE 97TH BACARDI CUP

March 9, 2024 Press Release

Miami, March 9, 2024 – The climax of The 97th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta was a day of anticipation and pressure. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the boat park this morning belied the intensity about to unfold racing against many of the best sailors in the world. All eyes were riveted on the three-way tie-break to determine the … Continue reading

Who dares wins in three-way tiebreak going into final day at 97th Bacardi Cup

March 8, 2024 Press Release

Miami, March 8, 2024 – Another intense day of racing in fantastic conditions on Biscayne Bay at the 97th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta. The usual shifty breeze was around 8-10 knots with plenty of race track nuances. The all-important discard came into play in race 5 for the sixty-six boat Star fleet, but nobody could displace the top three … Continue reading

Over 200 boats fill Biscayne Bay as Bacardi Invitational Regatta fleet joins 97th Bacardi Cup

March 7, 2024 Press Release

Miami, March 7, 2024 – Today, March 7, racing got underway for the five one-design fleets competing in the Bacardi Invitational Regatta, with two hundred and seven teams and well over six hundred sailors delivering a stunning spectacle on Biscayne Bay. Weather conditions continued to demand focus and patience, with the fleets postponed ashore as the clouds and rain hampered … Continue reading

Doyle/ Infelise secure lead with impressive day 3 win at 97th Bacardi Cup

March 7, 2024 Press Release

Miami, March 6, 2024 – All change in the leaderboard after race 3 on Biscayne Bay as a race win in the bag propels Eric Doyle/Payson Infelise into the overall lead, ahead of overnight leaders and defending Bacardi Cup Champions Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada. Biscayne Bay presented a different challenge today, as the lingering effects of the overnight storm transformed the … Continue reading