‘Relative Obscurity’ clinches J/70 victory with a race to spare, ‘Nefeli’ triumphs in Melges 24 with back-to-back wins

January 30, 2025 Uncategorized

Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Miami, USA – Three days of exceptional sailing on Biscayne Bay, January 24-26, set the stage to make Bacardi Winter Series 2 a perfect event. Miami delivered stunning weather and challenging conditions that tested every aspect of performance. On the final day, under sunny skies and planning conditions, three races shaped the … Continue reading

‘Relative Obscurity’ extends J/70 lead as Melges 24 fleet closes in on ‘Melgina’ on Day 2 at Bacardi Winter Series 2

January 30, 2025 Uncategorized

Saturday, January 25, 2025 – Miami, USA – A sunny, breezy day greeted the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets on Day 2 of the Bacardi Winter Series Event 2. Overnight leaders Peter Duncan’s ‘Relative Obscurity’ in the J/70 class and Paolo Brescia’s ‘Melgina’ in the Melges 24 class continue to top their respective leaderboards. Whilst Duncan extended … Continue reading

‘RELATIVE OBSCURITY’ AND ‘MELGINA’ SHINE ON DAY 1 AT BACARDI WINTER SERIES 2

January 30, 2025 Uncategorized

The opening day of the Bacardi Winter Series Event 2, January 24-26, brought puffy, shifty conditions to Biscayne Bay, rewarding those who could interpret the very nuanced racetrack. Peter’s Duncan’s J/70 ‘Obscurity’ and Paolo Brescia’s Melges 24 ‘Melgina’ controlled their fleets in the moderate north-westerly breeze. Conditions of 8-12 knots, with the occasional gust, challenged everyone, … Continue reading

Bacardi Winter Series Event 2 takes center stage on Biscayne Bay

January 24, 2025 Uncategorized

Miami, USA – January 23-26, 2025  The Bacardi Winter Series is back in 2025. Event 2 is set to deliver another thrilling weekend of J/70 and Melges 24 racing on Biscayne Bay, January 24-26.  Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM) will serve as hosts to over 60 teams representing twelve countries. They are primed for three days of high-performance racing. As always, the fleets feature an incredible lineup of talent, from seasoned Olympians and World Champions to rising stars. Success on Biscayne … Continue reading

Winners declared at Bacardi Winter Series Event 1

December 15, 2024 Uncategorized

Miami, USA – December 15, 2024  The highly anticipated Bacardi Winter Series Event 1, held December 14-15 on Biscayne Bay, Miami, faced tough conditions as strong winds impacted the racing schedule for the 46 teams in the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets.  Racing was suspended after one race on Saturday, December 14, with the weather intensifying on … Continue reading

Big Breeze and Big Wins to ‘Casting Couch’ and ‘Dark Horse’ on day one at Bacardi Winter Series

December 15, 2024 Uncategorized

Miami, USA – December 14, 2024  The two-day Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 opened today, Saturday, December 14, for the forty-six teams racing in the J/70 and Melges 24 on Biscayne Bay, Miami. The strong breeze set the stage for a spectacular and thrilling showcase of speed, skill and teamwork. The morning weather briefing from North … Continue reading

Ready to race at Bacardi Winter Series Event 1 in Miami, USA.

December 11, 2024 Uncategorized

Miami, USA – December 14-15, 2024  The opening event of the Bacardi Winter Series 2024/2025 kicks off this weekend, December 14-15, in Miami, featuring the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets. Hosted at Shake-A-Leg in Miami, the regatta brings approximately fifty teams to Biscayne Bay for what is set to be an action-packed six-race series. The desire to race the Bacardi Winter Series and be on the leaderboard amongst … Continue reading

BACARDI CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STAR CLASS SAILORS WITH BACARDI CUP U30 PROGRAM 2025

September 30, 2024 Uncategorized

September 25, 2024 – Miami, USA. – Bacardi continues to support young talented Star Class sailors in their pursuit of success with its Bacardi Cup U30 Program 2025. The Bacardi Cup U30 Program, which launched in 2023, targets support to talented young sailors to pursue their racing ambitions at the renowned Bacardi Cup in Miami, USA. The … Continue reading