WET AND WILD ON DAY 2 AT BACARDI WINTER SERIES 2 IN MIAMI

January 28, 2023 Press Release, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 28th, 2023 Blustery conditions on the second day of racing at Bacardi Winter Series Event 2, Saturday, January 28, upped the ante with 15-22 knots sweeping through the racetrack. It was a beautiful day on Biscayne Bay, with an incredible breeze and choppy sea guaranteeing thrilling racing for three races in the … Continue reading

SPORTY CONDITIONS LIVEN UP BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 2

January 27, 2023 Press Release, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27th, 2023 The three-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 opened today, Friday, January 27, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, in thrilling conditions. A fresh breeze, averaging 15 knots across the day and gusts above it, ensured on time starts, with fast and high energy racing for the J/70, Melges 24 and 69F fleets. Three … Continue reading

BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 1 VICTORY TO DREW FREIDES IN THE MELGES 24 AND RICHARD WITZEL IN THE J/70

December 18, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 18th, 2022 A thrilling final day, Sunday, December 18, saw the race track shaken and stirred as the Melges 24 and J/70 teams battled for leaderboard glory at the opening event of the 2022/2023 Bacardi Regatta Series on Biscayne Bay, Miami. Despite mixed fortunes for some, the overnight leaders after Saturday’s three races … Continue reading

CHALLENGING LIGHT WIND OPENING DAY AT BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 1

December 17, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17th, 2022 The two-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 for the thirty-eight boat J/70 and Melges 24 fleets opened today, Saturday, December 17, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, in a light and shifty breeze. After three races, the day wrapped up with a top-three tiebreak in the Melges 24 between Drew Freides on ‘Pacific … Continue reading

BACARDI WINTER SERIES OPENS THE 2022/2023 SAILING SEASON HOSTED BY BACARDI IN MIAMI, USA

December 15, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15th, 2022 MIAMI, Florida – The 2022/2023 Bacardi Regatta Series opens this weekend, December 17th-18th, with the Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 featuring racing for the J/70 and Melges 24 classes. A strong line-up of forty teams will rise to the Biscayne Bay challenges, with the predominantly American entry list joined by teams from … Continue reading

BACARDI CUP AND STAR CLASS LAUNCH U30 PROGRAM TO SUPPORT YOUNG STAR CLASS SAILORS

November 29, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 29, 2022 MIAMI, Florida – For 2023, Bacardi in partnership with the Star Class is launching a focused commitment to the next generation of Star Class through the Bacardi Cup U30 Program.   The ambition of the Bacardi Cup U30 Program is to increase participation of a coveted group of sailors by giving the … Continue reading

BACARDI REGATTA SERIES RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH QUANTUM SAILS

November 21, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2022 MIAMI, Florida – Teams racing at the 2022/2023 Bacardi Winter Series and 2023 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta in Miami, USA will once again be supported with coaching expertise from Quantum Sails.   Launched in 2021, the partnership will support each event with a practice racing day run by Ed Furry of Sail22 … Continue reading

Bacardí Celebrates 100th Star Class World Championship

September 7, 2022 Press Release, WS1, WS2

September 8-17, 2022, Marblehead, USA Bacardí is very proud to be invited to support the Star Class World Championship. This regatta will be making sailing history with its 100th World Championship, September 8-17, 2022, in Marblehead Massachusetts.  As presenting sponsor, the world-renowned beverage brand will celebrate its long-standing partnership with the Star Class by hosting the gala dinner on Wednesday, September 14. As usual we will be serving our world class cocktails to our sailors and all supporters. The Star World Championship will be … Continue reading

Wind Rises and Falls and Leaders Change on Day 2 at Bacardi Winter Series

January 29, 2022 Press Release, WS2

Day 2 at Bacardi Winter Series, January 28-30 2022, dawned as forecast with a big breeze of 27+ knots and gusts up to 39 on Biscayne Bay, Miami, forcing the three fleets – J/70, Melges 24 and 69F – to be postponed ashore. Not all bad though, as teams enjoyed the stunning and convivial host venue of Shake-a-Leg-Miami (SALM). … Continue reading