‘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

‘VERY ODD’ CLAIMS J/70 VICTORY AND ‘BOMBARDA’ DOMINATES MELGES 24 IN SINGLE RACE SHOWDOWN AT BACARDI WINTER SERIES EVENT 1 

December 17, 2023 Press Release, WS1

December 17, 2023 – Miami, USA –  A riveting single race on Sunday, December 17, determined the leaderboard for Bacardi Winter Series Event 1. The overcast sky that lingered from Saturday gave way to clearing skies on Sunday, with a westerly breeze exceeding 20 knots and gusts up to 30 knots on Biscayne Bay. Once again, the … 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

MATEUSZ KUSZNIEREWICZ/BRUNO PRADA ARE ADDICTED TO WINNING THE BACARDI CUP

March 11, 2023 Press Release

Miami, USA The never-ending pursuit of excellence was all apparent on the final day of racing at the 96th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta. Biscayne Bay delivered another stunning day, with an offshore breeze changing the race track strategy. They came, they saw, they conquered in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and this year Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada … Continue reading

FUN, SUN AND RUM HEADLINE AT 96TH BACARDI CUP AND BACARDI INVITATIONAL REGATTA

March 10, 2023 Press Release

Miami, USA Another massive day of energy and perfect sailing on a sunny Biscayne Bay for teams racing at the 96th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta. The usual shifty breeze was around 10-12 knots from the south east, with plenty of race track nuances. A game changer of a day for some and still a mountain to … Continue reading