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94th Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta on Biscayne Bay - Day 1
by Luissa Smith 9 Mar 05:30 GMT
7-13 March 2021
Defending Bacardi Cup holders Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada (POL) win race 1 on day 1 of the 94th Bacardi Cup on Biscayne Bay © Matias Capizzano
An epic opening day at the 94th Bacardi Cup on Biscayne Bay featured tropical temperatures, an overcast sky and a steady north-easterly breeze averaging 15 knots, with gusts up to 20 knots.
Racing got under way at 1130 hours in a battle for the front row as the twenty-five boats jostled for pole position as they relished the day s stunning conditions. For many, the Bacardi Cup marks the first racing opportunity for many months, so it was no surprise to see a fleet of exhausted but very happy sailors return ashore. Dominating the race track were three former World Champions, who took the advantage off the line and proudly displayed their gold Star mainsail badges of honour to ....

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