'Sometimes I am thinking how much longer we can go,' grinned Kusznierewicz. No skipper or crew has ever achieved that. The duo made history last year as the first ever same-crew team to win three consecutive times and are now back in the history books with their fourth successive win. Their passion for a perfect mission was precisely executed, and by the finish Kusznierewicz/Prada secured over a one-minute lead to win the 96th Bacardi Cup.

The other teams could only battle it out for second and third. Rounding the final upwind mark, they had a 30 second advantage, extending even further to the leeward mark. Kusznierewicz/Prada reeled in Spitzauer/Nehammer to go for the win. Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada win the final race and the 96th Bacardi Cup - photo © Martina Orsini They started on the right side of the course but couldn't execute their plan and slowly slipped through the pack to finish in 20th and end their Bacardi Cup in fourth overall. After finishing the Bacardi Cup in 2nd place three times, they dreamed 2023 would be their year. Kusznierewicz/Prada thought they had a disadvantage by choosing the left side, but it played out well as they rounded in third.įrom early, it was evident huge disappointment was on the cards for Peter O'Leary/Stephen Milne, who led going into the final day. Hans Spitzauer/Christian Nehammer led to the first mark, but with series frontrunners close behind they were off podium contention. After two general recalls, the elite of Star sailing embarked on a 5-leg race. It all came down to the final race in the battle for the 96th Bacardi Cup, with eight teams theoretically in the running for the trophies. Save the date for next year and come sail with us from March 3-9, 2024. I could not be prouder of the effort we have put in to get this regatta to where it is.' 'We have had an outstanding event with a record line-up of entries and teams from twenty-seven nations.

'As a Bacardi family member, I am extremely proud of where we are with the Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta,' said Eddie Cutillas, Bacardi USA. In the 69F, Flying Nikka 47 had control of the race track from start to finish, winning all but one race. No change in the VX One and Melges 15, as the overnight leaders held firm. They have well and truly sealed their place in the Bacardi Cup book of legends with four back-to-back victories.Ī race apiece in the Melges 24 and J/70, saw Peter Duncan's 'Raza Mixta' take the race win and upgrade to overall victory, whilst a 4th place was all that was needed for Brian Keane's 'Savasana' to take top spot in the J/70. They came, they saw, they conquered in 2020, 20, and this year Mateusz Kusznierewicz/Bruno Prada did it again. Biscayne Bay delivered another stunning day, with an offshore breeze changing the race track strategy. the shifty, hangdog look which announces that an Englishman is about to talk French.The never-ending pursuit of excellence was all apparent on the final day of racing at the 96th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Invitational Regatta. Nixon is a shifty-eyed goddamn liar.He's one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides. Nancy Pelosi knew of all of the many Shifty Adam Schiff lies and massive frauds perpetrated upon Congress and the American people.

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