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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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