Full bar at Bacardi bash

The 2026 Bacardi Cup is firing on all cylinders as 175 boats in five classes slice up Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. With racing on March 2-7, the Star Class has not had to share the glam conditions for the first three days, but are now joined by the Snipe, Melges 24, J/70, and VX One classes.

With one race a day, Paul Cayard and Frithjof Kleen (USA) have terrorized the 75-boat Star fleet with a 1-1-1-2. Having that many boats, it’s not hard to stumble but the Star’s exceedingly long course legs allow the cream to rise. Cayard must be very creamy. –  Full report