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

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

Mental challenge on light and shifty Biscayne Bay sees new faces claim wins

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

Over 600 sailors from 24 nations take over Biscayne Bay

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

Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada perform with panache in epic breeze on day 2 at 98th Bacardi Cup

March 4, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – On day two of the 98th Bacardi Cup, the pressure mounted on Biscayne Bay, as strong winds swept across the water, prompting a postponement ashore.  Racing got underway at 1400 hours, with the fleet greeted by demanding yet thrilling conditions. A big breeze of 20 knots, big waves and a powerful swell … Continue reading

Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada win opening race at the 98th Bacardi Cup with gem of a performance

March 3, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – The 98th Bacardi Cup, held from March 3-8, 2025, kicked off in spectacular fashion, living up to its reputation. With sixty-five Star teams competing, the opening day delivered thrilling action and set the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing. A steady easterly breeze of 11-13 knots provided … Continue reading

98th Bacardi Cup and 2025 Bacardi Invitational Regatta Set New Entry Record

March 2-8, 2025 – Miami, Fl. USA – The 98th Bacardi Cup and 2025 Bacardi Invitational Regatta (BCIR), taking place from March 2-8, 2025, will set a new benchmark with a record-breaking entry list. As the sailing world converges on Biscayne Bay once more, the 98th Bacardi Cup and BCIR are gearing up to host an even larger and more diverse fleet than ever before, solidifying their reputation as two of the most prestigious events on the global … Continue reading

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

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

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

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