Video Highlights: Congressional Cup 2018

The 54th edition of Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup hosted an all-star lineup for the match racing competition. Racing was held from April 18 to 22 in this World Sailing Grade One Match Race event.

FINAL RESULTS: CONGRESSIONAL CUP 2018
1. Taylor Canfield ISV
2. Dean Barker NZL
3. Sam Gilmour AUS
4. Johnie Berntsson SWE
5. Ian Williams GBR
6. Joachim Aschenbrenner DEN
7. Eric Monnin SUI
8. Scott Dickson USA
9. Chris Steele NZL
10. Harry Price AUS

Event details – Results – Facebook

CONGRESSIONAL CUP
The Congressional Cup is hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club, renowned for its outstanding hospitality and organization, utilizing the talents and energy of more than 300 member volunteers to host this Grade WC competition.

The Congressional Cup is one of the most prestigious top-level yachting events in the world. Established in 1965, it is recognized as the “grandfather” of match racing, pioneering the concept of on-the-water umpiring 30 years ago.

Each year, this World Sailing Grade One competition features an elite delegation of the world’s best sailors competing in five days of rousing matches. Racing takes place directly off the Belmont Memorial Veterans Pier which offers superb viewing with live commentary, food and drink vendors, and the camaraderie of other sailing fanatics.

For the skippers, their prize is the esteemed Congressional Cup and the Crimson Blazer – an honor bestowed to sailing icons like Dennis Conner, Dean Barker, Ken Read, Ted Turner, Taylor Canfield and more. Races are sailed in a fleet of identical 37-foot Catalina monohulls designed specifically for the event.

Source: Congressional Cup