BACARDÍ Winter Series 2 wraps up with ‘Kingspoke’ and ‘Catapult’ triumphant in Melges 24 and J/70 

January 28, 2024 Press Release, WS2

Miami, January 28, 2024 – Three days of exceptional sailing conditions on Biscayne Bay, January 26-28, made the Bacardi Winter Series 2 a dream event. Maintaining their overnight position ‘Kingspoke’ topped the Melges 24 leaderboard and ‘Catapult’ advanced to victory in the J/70. On a stunner of a sunny day in Miami, two races shaped the final podium in a variable and … Continue reading

Race track mastery unleashed at BACARDÍ Winter Series 2 as ‘Brutus’ and ‘Kingspoke’ seize control

January 27, 2024 Press Release, WS2

Miami, January 27, 2024 – Day two of three at the Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 saw sailing mastery unleashed in spectacular sailing conditions on Biscayne Bay. Plenty of race track fluidity in the three races as the puffy breeze upped the tempo, with different teams up front and two new teams emerging to take control of the leaderboard. The … Continue reading

‘Melgina’ makes waves as new contender, ‘Catapult’ returns with dominance on opening day of BACARDÍ Winter Series 2

January 27, 2024 Press Release, WS2

Miami, January 26, 2024 – The three-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 opened today, Friday, January 26, on the stunning waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami. Fifty-six teams have descended on Shake-A-Leg Miami for the three-day series. As well as boasting a record sized fleet, the boat park rocks a line-up of sailing legends, with numerous Olympians and World Champions adding to … Continue reading

BACARDÍ Winter Series Event 2 welcomes over fifty teams for Miami showdown

January 27, 2024 Press Release, WS2

Miami, January 26-28, 2024 – The organizers of the Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024 are set to welcome a stellar line up of over fifty J/70 and Melges 24 teams to Shake-A-Leg in Miami this weekend, January 26-28. Bacardi Winter Series 2 (BWS2) marks the second of a three-event series for the J/70 and Melges 24, which culminates at the Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta (BCIR) in March 2024. Eddie Cutillas of Bacardi USA said, “Consistently, the Bacardi series draws the biggest names in the sailing world.  “Sailors appreciate the elite … Continue reading

BIG BREEZE FORCES RACING TO BE CALLED OFF ON OPENING DAY OF BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 1

December 17, 2023 Press Release, WS1, WS2

December 16, 2023 – Miami, USA –  The highly anticipated two-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 1, December 16-17, for the J/70 and Melges 24 on Biscayne Bay, Miami, was called off on Saturday’s opening day due to high wind and severe gale warnings. Three races are scheduled on Sunday, December 17.   Melges 24: Precision teamwork on … Continue reading

BACARDI WINTER SERIES 2023/2024 KICKS OFF IN MIAMI, USA

December 14, 2023 Press Release, WS1, WS2

December 15, 2023 – Miami, USA –  The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2023/2024 kicks off this weekend, December 16-17, in Miami. The J/70 and Melges 24 fleets will be competing on Biscayne Bay.  J/70 chase at 2022 Bacardi Invitational Winter Series Event 1 Hosted at Shake-A-Leg Miami, the event will have around 40 teams in action for the six-race series. Anticipation is … Continue reading

BACARDI CUP U30 PROGRAM PAVES THE WAY FOR YOUNG STAR CLASS SAILORS

November 2, 2023 Press Release, WS1, WS2

November 1, 2023 – Miami, USA – Miami, FL — Building on the resounding success of the inaugural year, Bacardi, in collaboration with the Star Class, is thrilled to announce the return of the Bacardi Cup U30 Program for 2024. The Bacardi Cup U30 Program, which launched in 2023, is a commitment to nurture the next generation … Continue reading

BACARDI WINTER SERIES AND BACARDI CUP INVITATIONAL REGATTA – ONLINE ENTRY IS OPEN 

October 9, 2023 Press Release, WS1, WS2

October 9, 2023 – Miami, USA – Online entry is now officially open for the highly anticipated 2023/2024 Bacardi Winter Series, leading into the world-famous Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta from March 3-9, 2024, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL.  There is nowhere quite like Miami to deliver the unique blend of glamour sailing, fun, … Continue reading

BACARDI CUP U30 CHAMPIONS COMPETE AT 2023 STAR CLASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE SUPPORT OF BACARDI

September 14, 2023 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SCARLINO, ITALY (September 14, 2023) Bacardi USA is proud to support Matthew Rajacich and Eric Wagner, the 2023 Bacardi Cup U30 Champions, in their pursuit of success at the 2023 Star Class World Championship. The regatta will take place in Scarlino, Italy from September 16th to the 24th. The Bacardi U30Program underscores the significance of investing in the future of sailing, enabling … Continue reading

GLORY DAYS AT BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 2 ON BISCAYNE BAY, MIAMI

January 29, 2023 Press Release, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29th, 2023 Three days in a row of perfect sailing conditions on Biscayne Bay, January 27-29, 2023, and a dream event for all, with fantastic breeze, sun and shoreside Bacardi bonhomie at Bacardi Winter Series Event 2. A leaderboard shake-up saw all new leaders in the sportboats after today’s racing, with J/70 glory … Continue reading