Notice of Race for the 60th Anniversary Congressional Cup Announced
by World Match Racing Tour 20 Oct 16:44 PDT
April 30 – May 4, 2025
The Congressional Cup © Ian Roman / WMRT
The Long Beach Yacht Club has officially released the Notice of Race for its prestigious 60th Anniversary of The Congressional Cup, the club’s premier event, scheduled for April 30 – May 4, 2025. Preceding this, the Ficker Cup Grade 2 competition will occur from April 25-27, with the top two finishers receiving invites to The Congressional Cup.
Recognized as the ‘Grandfather’ of contemporary world-class match racing, The Congressional Cup is the oldest event of its type in North America, established by Long Beach Yacht Club in 1965 and annually conducted by over 300 volunteers from the club. Since 2000, the event has been designated as a world championship series within the World Match Racing Tour, the longest-running professional sailing series globally.
Champions of past Congressional Cups and recipients of the renowned Crimson Blazer include a prominent roster of international sailing figures, encompassing notable world champions, Olympic, and America’s Cup competitors such as Ted Turner (USA), Dennis Conner (USA), Rod Davis (NZL), Harold Cudmore (GBR), Peter Gilmour (AUS), Chris Dickson (NZL), Terry Hutchinson (USA), Gavin Brady (NZL), Dean Barker (NZL), Francesco Bruni (ITA), Taylor Canfield (USA), Johnie Berntsson (SWE), Ian Williams (GBR), and Chris Poole (USA).
“Connecting with numerous skippers, crew, and umpires during the 37th America’s Cup events in Barcelona who have excelled at the Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup underscores the essential role these elite regattas play in the sailing landscape,” remarked Lisa Meier, the incoming Commodore of Long Beach Yacht Club for 2025. “Both the Ficker Cup and Congressional Cup not only draw top athletes from around the world but also act as critical platforms for budding sailors to hone their skills and acquire priceless experience. The bonds formed through a shared passion for sailing among participants create a motivating environment that can produce future collaborations and progress in match racing.”
For additional details on the Congressional Cup, visit www.thecongressionalcup.com, and for information about the World Match Racing Tour, check wmrt.com.
