2021 Chicago Grand Slam

Published on August 8th, 2021

Six teams representing Ireland, New Zealand, and USA competed in the Chicago Grand Slam held August 6-8 in Chicago, IL. As the first event of the four stage 2021 Grand Slam Series, a double round robin series led to Semi-Final matches with Peter Holz (USA) beating Chris Poole (USA) and Alastair Gifford (NZL) topping Steve Lowery (USA). In the Finals, Gifford defeated Holz 3-1 while the Petit Finals had Lowery defeating Poole 2-0.

Race details – Results – Photos

2021 Grand Slam Series:
August 6-8: The Chicago Cup – Chicago YC – Tom 28
August 19-22: International Match Race for the Detroit Cup – Bayview YC – Ultimate 20
August 27-30: Oakcliff International – Oakcliff Sailing – Match 40
September 1-4: The Thompson Cup – Seawanhaka Corinthian YC – Match 40

For information on Grand Slam Series, click here.